Gary Tipper

Retired

Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area

About

Senior safety professional with proven ability to contribute to the overall success of organizations through use of superior leadership, problem solving, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to: Meet or exceed corporate objectives by building highly motivated teams. Reduce costs, improve morale and achieve higher productivity by applying advanced safety concepts and techniques to initiate and drive change. Develop excellent working relationships with government and industry stakeholders.

Experience

  • Retired at -
    May 2012 - Mar 2020 · 7 yrs 11 mos

  • Director, EHS at Centerra Gold Inc.
    Dec 2007 - Apr 2012 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Responsible for developing and managing the corporation’s global environment, health & safety policies and strategies. Provided assistance and advice to the company’s operations, projects and Senior Management Team. Prepared and presented regular reports to the Safety, Health and Environment Committee of Centerra’s Board of Directors. Served as an external professional member of the FNX Mining Company’s Health and Safety Advisory Committee 2009 – 2010.

  • National Leader, Health and Safety at Golder Associates Ltd.
    Apr 2005 - Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Oversaw the development and implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems throughout the Canadian Offices, domestic and international projects. Supervised and mentored four regional Health and Safety Coordinators. Advised the National Leadership Team and the Board of Directors in Health and Safety related matters. Led the development and implementation of an internal Canada wide Health and Safety Audit Instrument. Oversaw the revision and standardization of health and safety procedures, including the development of training programs.

  • Manager, Health, Safety, Environment and Security at SNC-Lavalin, CPBU
    May 2004 - Mar 2005 · 11 mos

    Oversaw the development and implementation of Safety, Health, Environmental and Security policies. Provided direction and resources to the domestic and international Engineering, Procurement and Construction project HSES staff in the management of their safety systems. Acted as an advisor to the Senior Management team for all health, safety, environmental and security matters. Sourced and integrated professional HSES staff into major projects. Led the revision of Health and Safety policies, standards and procedures.

  • Manager, Environment, Health and Safety at Global Thermoelectric Inc.
    Feb 2001 - Apr 2004 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Developed and implemented EH&S Management Systems at Global Thermoelectric’s manufacturing, research and development facilities. Supervised the EH&S Technician and contract security service personnel. Provided guidance and direction to the divisional safety contacts and the Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Led the implementation of Safety Management Systems, obtaining Alberta’s Partnership in Injury Reduction program’s “Certificate of Recognition”. Received the maximum WCB PIR premium rebate of 20% for 2002 and 2003. Reduced WCB claim costs, from $153,494.09 in 2000 to $144.60 in 2003.