Research Associate
Ontario Health
Total years of experience :11 years, 6 Months
(Promoted from Student Intern to Associate Analyst to Research Associate)
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Conduct literature reviews on occupational exposures and health outcomes using scientific databases (PubMed - Scopus - Web of Science) to identify workplace hazards, workplace exposure levels and associations.
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Assist in the management and storage of historical mining data files for future analysis and publication.
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Performed advanced data cleaning using R statistical software in the preparation of a job exposure matrix using over 10k historical respirable silica exposure measurements in Ontario mines.
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Use R statistical software to perform advanced data cleaning and analysis of databases of multiple agents in the Ontario Mining Exposure Database (OMED) for use in construction of job exposure matrices and publications on workplace exposure trends.
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Use R statistical software to analyse exposure databases and connect them to health outcomes in the Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS).
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Assisted in knowledge translation activities including preparation of materials (i.e., reports and website lay language summaries) and providing presentations to stakeholders and/or OCRC teams.
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Prepared lay language exposure pages/tools for the occupational disease statistics website as part of knowledge translation for field stakeholders.
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Conducting job/industry classifications using crosswalks to assist in comparison across different systems.
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Assisted in phone, e-mail and in-person recruitment of participants in study of exposure to radon in Ontario workplaces.
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Deploy radon monitors in Ontario workplace across four cities and collected workplace information for analysis.
• Collected biological hazard samples (aersolised and surface samples) at customer sites to evaluate presence of pathogens and effectiveness of ventilation systems.
• Conducted real-time detailed air assessments for comparison against ASHRAE standards.
• Conducted 3D scans of customer sites for modelling of air assessment studies.
• Provided technical customer service including answering questions on sampling and air assessment procedures and results.
• Trained new employees on sample collection, sample transport, air assessment and 3D scanning.
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(Promoted from HSE Officer to HSE Engineer to QHSE Engineer)
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Developed, implemented, and evaluated plans to implement internal HSE Standards, applicable legislation, and industry best practices to ensure compliance, fulfil due diligence and maintain a safe workplace across multiple company locations.
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Led incident investigations with operational team, identified root/contributory causes, designed/ followed up on corrective and preventive actions and prepared associated reports across multiple company locations.
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Conducted environmental field sampling and arranged third party inspections/validation where needed for noise, dust (PM10, PM2.5, TSP) and other pollutants (SO2, NO2, CO) as part of ISO standards, legal compliance, and efforts to reduce emissions.
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Coordinated workplace inspections with departments heads and top management and conducted workplace inspections and internal ISO audits against all relevant internal and external standards to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, management system gaps and areas of improvements to maintain ISO certification, achieve compliance and identify and reduce risk levels across three company locations.
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Conducted legal gap analysis to identify and correct QHSE system deficiencies.
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Coordinated implementation of corrective measures and preventive improvements with operational and administrative departments across multiple locations.
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Designed business, quality, health, safety and environment risk assessment matrix and procedure. Conducted formal risk assessments with department heads and workers consultation to establish streamlined and efficient safe standard operating procedures for all manufacturing and administrative departments across multiple company locations.
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Validated informal risk assessments for all non-routine tasks including (Permit to Work) PTW certificates and conducted necessary inspections during those non-routine tasks.
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Led formulation of HSE plans for major non-routine projects in consultation with company technical experts, relevant governmental bodies, and contractors for demolition/rebuilding of border wall, demolition/reinstallation of security gates and upgrade of admixture manufacturing.
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Communicated with external stakeholders including regional and global management, local governmental entities and ISO certification bodies regarding licensing requirements, incidents…etc including site visits.
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Communicated with and provided guidance to internal stakeholders including department heads and employees regarding HSE aspects.
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Led monthly HSE committee meeting with internal and external stakeholders to foster workers/management communication and cooperation.
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Led annual strategic planning with department heads to set continual improvement SMART goals including integration of QHSE aspects, as well as independent HSE goals.
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Prepared annual HSE budget, conducted contract negotiations with vendors and oversaw HSE-specific purchasing and annual HSE incentivisation programme.
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Customised, supervised, delivered and evaluated training to ensure all employees are adequately trained and competent, through formal / informal training sessions.
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Led the formal process of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 upgrade and recertification and new certification for ISO 45001 across three locations. Consulted on ISO 45001 for regional locations.
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Maintained documentation and controlled changes on the above including procedures, managements systems, objectives, workplans…etc.
Vittana is a leading expert in international microfinance loans for students. In concurrence with my work with Arab Student Aid International - Jordan, I was selected to serve as Vittanas fellow after both organizations became partners.
My responsibilities include the following:
- Serve as the primary link between ASAI - Jordan and Vittana
- Develop the business plan at ASAI - Jordan
- Report progress and provide feedback to Vittana
Arab Student Aid International - Jordan is a financial aid organization for students. In addition to student loans, they provide education counseling and advocacy.
My role comprised the following:
- Supervised voluntary teams in various colleges and universities across Jordan
- Assisted students in obtaining funds for further education
Dukat d.o.o produce a number of products in personal care and hygiene.
My internship spanned the department of Research and Development and the department of Quality Control. My responsibilities were to collect samples from the production line and analyze them for conformation with the required quality standards. Additionally, I was also tasked with developing new products and improving existing ones.
