Jeff McKay

Worksafebc Prevention Officer @WorkSafeBC

Cranbrook, BC, CA

Occupational Safety Officer, January 2005 - PresentResponsible for inspecting employers\' premises to ensure that a safe work environment is being maintained, that work procedures and practices are consistent with modern accident prevention techniques, that first aid services and equipment meet current criteria, that no potential safety or health hazards to workers are permitted to exist, that employers and workers are apprised of their responsibilities, for writing orders in compliance with the Workers Compensation Act, conducting research, participating in seminars, lecturing on Accident Prevention; and advising employers, workers, and professional personnel on matters related to accident and injury prevention.Senior Regional Officer (Back-up position) June 2016 - October 2016Responsible for supervising and directing activities of assigned staff within the region, assisting the Manager in facilitating the achievement of regional performance objectives; assisting staff in handling difficult or complex cases and mentoring and coaching staff.Occupational Safety Support Specialist February 2002 - December 2005Responsible for providing consultation services and general advice to firms and industries, employers, unions and workers regarding safety hazards; planning and conducting education, consultation, inspection activities to promote occupational injury and disease prevention, and to ensure compliance with the WC Act and the OHS Regulations.First Aid Officer, September - January 2002Responsible for possessing expert knowledge and ability to assess and treat injured workers; applying the regulations and policies contained in the Workers\' Compensation Act to work sites and individuals for the purpose of reducing mortality and morbidity pursuant to workplace accidents; examining and certifying occupational first aid attendants; providing instruction of adult educators and inspecting first aid facilities in industry and business.

Camosun College

Automotive Painting & Refinishing 2-year apprenticeship, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Certificate in Leadership

Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Train the Trainer, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

British Columbia Institute of Technology

OH&S Certificate, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Emergency Medical Assistant II, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Emergency Medical Assistant I, Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Okanagan College

Automotive Collision Repair 4-year apprenticeship, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Diploma in Adult Education, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Provincial Instructor Diploma, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching