JEFF FOSTER

197 Bournemouth Drive, London, Ontario.N5V 4S8  519-870-0093  jeff0265@msn.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Over 15 years' experience in the Health and Safety field encompassing First Aid and
     CPR to Emergency Management
 Completed Emergency Management course through the Ministry of Community Safety and Corrections
 Graduate of the 2 year Occupational Health and Safety program, Fanshawe College
 Extensive training including certificates for:  Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Prevention
    Intervention, Health and Safety Awareness, and Level 1 and 2 Workplace Safety
 Planned activities and organized volunteers for functions of 100 to 200 people
 Wide range of experience from construction and warehouse to restaurants and retail
 Emphasis on staying current with e-laws in clarifying regulations for Ontario Health and
    Safety and proficient in WHMIS, Bill168 and C-45
 Proficient with MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel and excellent data manager

EDUCATION

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, Fanshawe College, London ON 2012
Support Employment Specialist Certificate, Fanshawe College, London ON 2009
Development Service Worker Diploma, Centennial College, Scarborough ON 1988

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

     Health and Safety
 Over 15 years' experience in the Health and Safety field
 Current and in-depth education in Occupational Health and Safety, ensuring
    strength in timelines for prevention and review, follow up and incident reporting
 Dealing with potential injuries using Hazard Management Training; including spills, falls,
    working from heights, trips, and biohazards
 Completed Emergency Management Training; including bomb threats and car accidents
 Trained for potential incidents using Behavioural Management Training; violence,
    disruptive behaviour, and an “acting out” person.

Administrative

 Emphasis on staying current with e-laws in clarifying regulations for Ontario Health and
    Safety and proficient in WHMIS, Bill168 and C-45
 Successfully completed JHSC training for emergency evacuation, WHMIS, inspections, and lead Health and Safety Meeting 
 Organize and lead job clubs/s kills development programs to teach clients job search skills
 Conduct intake sessions, documenting through case histories
 Interview potential new staff and clients, adhering to best practices and standards

Presentation and Training

 Demonstrate strong communication skills and comfortable interacting with people
 Proven experience training staff in WHIMS, emergency responses
 Proficient with MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel
 Liaison with families, health professionals, and community supports
 Interacted with community through various events and scheduled outings
 Creating presentations and workshops for employees
 Planned activities and organized volunteers for functions of 100 to 200 people
 Counseled clients on employment strategies to enable all individuals to have the
    opportunity to contribute, learn job skills and increase self-confidence
 Host Jobs fairs, answer questions regarding services and advertise the company

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Employment Specialist, Leads Employment Services, London ON                                1991 to Present
Family Support, VON London/Middlesex, London ON                                                 1998 to Present

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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COR – Auditing Present
First Aid and CPR trainingCrisis Prevention Intervention, LEADS, London ON, LEADS, London ON  2017
Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Unit, London ON  2017
Health and Safety Awareness - Worker & Supervisor, Ministry of Labour, London   2014
ONSafe Food Handling, Mental Health Unit, London ON  2014
Level 1 and 2 Workplace Safety Certificate, LEADS, London ON  2009
Violence in the Workplace workshop, LEADS, London ON  2009
Due Diligence workshop, LEADS, London ON  2008
JHSC certificate levels 1 and 2, LEADS, London ON  2001
Basic Rescuer, St John’s, London ON  2000
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
PDA/ERT Team (Emergency Management), Red Cross, London ON                   2018 to Present
VIP Driver, Country Music Award, London ON                                                                                     2016
Website and Social Media, Knights of Columbus, London ON                                 2014 to Present
Financial Secretary, Knights of Columbus, London ON                                                    2014 to 2018
VIP Driver, Memorial Cup, London ON                                                                                                   2014
Health and Safety Representative, Mary Immaculate, London ON                        2013 to Present
VIP Driver, Brier, London ON                                                                                                                    2011
Volunteer for Various Community, Mary Immaculate, London ON                        2010 to Present
VIP Driver, Canada Games, London ON 2