Team Profiles
Keith Lamson
Health & Safety Executive with demonstrated leadership in building and guiding teams to support dynamic growth, improved profitability, business transformation, compliance and corporate governance within union/nonunion settings.
Drove turnaround of health/safety organization for industry leader in midst of aggressive growth to $1 billion.
Reduced workers’ compensation premiums 15%+ ($1+ million) in <2 years.
Instituted enhanced Return to Work (RTW) policies and processes across 2,500 locations with 20K employees. Delivered 40% improvement in compliance with 10 major safety and health directives.
Key contributor in establishing formal safety/health culture, supporting growth to $10+ billion annual revenue, corporate reorganization and near triple expansion to 400+ operations.
Generated $3 million annual savings through effective management of 5 RTW centers.
Turned $7 million workers’ comp claims disbursement into $4 million rebate.
Stabilizing, Hands-on Leader: identifies key business drivers, sets vision and leverages supportive, team-based approach to make safety happen. Skilled in developing/executing initiatives that ensure sustainable business practices.
- Reduced disability costs by 10% within first year of becoming part of the organization..
- Cut average days lost per workers’ comp claim from 21 to 15; decreased regional claim frequency up to 43%.
- Secured $675K in rebate revenue by initiating/managing participation in provincial health/safety incentive programs.
- Achieved 60% reduction in cashier accident/injury rate, generating $1+ million annual savings.
- Co-led integration of health and safety organizations following multiple acquisitions.
Subject Matter Expert: recognized for in-depth knowledge and ability to secure an audience with key stakeholders.
- Re-energized failing health & safety programs in two organizations
- Represented company during customer accident civil litigation actions; won only case that went to trial.
- Ensured compliance with national policies/regulations (provincial safety enforcement, ministries of labour, etc.).
- Point person managing company-union communications and maintaining inventory during 95-day work stoppage.
- Designed and delivered interactive, user-friendly and operations-specific training programs for up to 600 participants.
- Consistently sought out by colleagues across industries to consult on various health and safety matters.
Jocelyne Vaillancourt
Health & Safety Executive with demonstrated leadership in building and guiding A Senior Health and Safety Manager with 10 plus years experience across many business sectors including the food service, retail food, logistics and health care sectors. Capable of being your company’s interface with Government safety agencies, Industry representatives, Unions, etc. Proven ability to work with at all levels of an organization from the front line to the senior management.
A leader who possesses detailed knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Experienced in developing safety programs from the ground up. Facilitator in all aspects of safety. Accomplished Investigator, and Incident Response Coordinator handling front line level investigations, accidents and other emergency situations.
Excellent organizational skills and problem solver with well developed communication and relationship skills. A dedicated and diligent team player. Fully bilingual in written and spoken French. Known for her high level of support and commitment provided to the operations team within an organization.
“Creative thinker” known for presenting new ideas on reducing accidents and the high costs associated with them, the reduction of operating costs, and the removal of barriers and obstacles.
