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Bizu Mushe Ph. D.
Employment Engagement Manager, Association for New Canadians
Bizu Mushe Ph. D.
Employment Engagement Manager, Association for New Canadians
Bizu Muche is an Employment Engagement Manager at the Association for New Canadians (ANC) with extensive experience in career development, employer engagement, and workforce integration. She leads initiatives that connect newcomers with meaningful employment opportunities, collaborating with industry partners to support workforce integration. Bizu holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Dalhousie University and is dedicated to fostering inclusive, safe, and sustainable workplaces for newcomers.
Billy Thompson
Impact Speaker
Billy Thompson
Impact Speaker
Billy Thompson is in his 10th year as a Senior Group Home Counsellor for Central Residential Services Board. He operates a 16-bed transitional house in Central NL supporting individuals who are struggling with homelessness, addictions, and financial difficulties. Billy can often relate to the individuals he helps as he was once in the same position struggling with his own addiction with substance use.
He is the founder and president of You Are Not Alone Incorporated and a training facilitator for Opioid Poisoning Response Training through St. John’s Ambulance. Billy trains organizations and individuals supplying them with Nasal and IM Naloxone and offers recovery coaching to individuals and their families dealing with addictions. His non-profit organization is focused on harm reduction in the hope to minimize the negative social, health and legal impact associated with substance use.
Billy’s true passion is to open a Recovery Home through his nonprofit organization using his 11+ years of recovery to be a peer supporter to individuals struggling with addictions and wanting a new life.
Cory Chubbs
Health and Safety Advsior, Dyno Nobel Canada Inc.
Cory Chubbs
Health and Safety Advsior, Dyno Nobel Canada Inc.
Cory Chubbs is currently the Health & Safety Advisor with Dyno Nobel Canada Inc. Started in industry in 1999 at the Paper Mill with Kruger, progressing into health, safety & environment field in 2010. He served as Chair of FSANL and Board Member of NLCSA, in addition, achieved and maintains the CRSP, CHSC and NCSO certifications.
Within his career, Cory operates a consulting company as his side mission, providing direction on H&S programs and certified trainings. His ongoing passion for worker safety and health for everyone, have driven him to initiate and promote initiatives within any role challenged. His motto is “be curious, not judgmental”.
Marie Trimm
Occupational Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Clear water Seafoods LP
Marie Trimm
Occupational Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Clear water Seafoods LP
As the Occupational Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Clearwater Seafoods LP for the past nine years, Marie Trimm has been instrumental in overseeing the well-being of 155 employees at the Grand Bank division. With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Marie has excelled in various roles encompassing quality, production, and safety management, while also engaging with the public.
A proud graduate of the University of New Brunswick, Marie actively participates in four committees, has spoken on several conference panels, and volunteers with seniors in the community. Recognized for her contributions, Marie received the 2021 YMAD award for making a significant difference within the company. Her leadership in initiatives has notably increased training requirements by 25% and achieved cost improvements and avoidance ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 annually.
Outside of work, Marie enjoys spending time at their cabin, exploring the countryside, hunting, skidooing, ATVing, traveling, and crafting. Married to her handsome husband for 35 years, they share a son, Devon, who is 22, and a beloved 15-year-old Maltese dog. Marie is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment, believing that employees are the most valuable resource. She takes pride in ensuring a safe workplace and continuously strive to enhance the knowledge and expertise of her colleagues.
Frank Martin
Occupational Healh and Safety Nurse
Frank Martin
Occupational Healh and Safety Nurse
Frank Martin is a registered Occupational Health Nurse who has been involved in the Energy Sector for over 30 years. Franks has worked in rotational roles providing direct worker care and emergency response team management
He has worked in many settings and organizational levels with major Oil and Gas producers and has worked to develop practical and knowledge based Occupational Health Programs. Frank has worked on various industry committees related to Impairment in the workplace including the COAA "Canadian model" and the CSA workplace impairment standard. Frank currently works in an Occupational Health leadership role with a major Canadian-American Energy and Utilities Company
Kim Munroe
National Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing, Sleep Therapeutics
Kim Munroe
National Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing, Sleep Therapeutics
Kim Munroe is an inspiring professional with a diverse background in healthcare, sales, marketing, team development, and corporate strategy. As the National Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing at Sleep Therapeutics, she co-created the innovative Sleep First employee health and safety program, highlighting the vital importance of sleep for employees across Canada. With a solid business and human resources foundation, Kim has successfully managed teams, thrived as an entrepreneur, and established herself as a compelling public speaker, motivating others to achieve their full potential.
Jennifer Bouzane
Senior Clinical Manager, FIT for Work - Lifemark
Jennifer Bouzane
Senior Clinical Manager, FIT for Work - Lifemark
Jennifer Bouzane is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Senior Clinical Manager at FIT for Work - Lifemark in St. John’s. With over 26 years of clinical practice, Jennifer has built a career focused on occupational rehabilitation, mainly serving third-party clients, including insurers and employers. A graduate of the Dalhousie University Occupational Therapy program and an alumnus of St. Mary’s University, she has established an advanced level of Occupational Therapy skill, collaborative practice with other healthcare providers and a commitment to enhancing workplace health for clients and customers.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has provided interdisciplinary clinical leadership, mentoring junior staff while establishing innovative programs and practice approaches. Her professional expertise includes numerous varieties of functional assessments, return-to-work consultations, rehabilitation and mental health interventions. At FIT for Work, she conducts a variety of specialized assessments and develops tailored programs that address functional limitations, psychosocial risk factors and mental health care. Additionally, Jennifer is dedicated to providing rehabilitation support for Veterans and providing interdisciplinary trauma care, specifically for traumatic psychological workplace injuries.
Jennifer has served as the OHS Management Chairperson at FIT For Work for many years, and is extensively involved in volunteer activities with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board, the licensing body for OT in the province.
Kenny Gaudet
Instructor, College of the North Atlantic
Kenny Gaudet
Instructor, College of the North Atlantic
Kenny Gaudet is from Stephenville, NL. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 11 years as a Marine Engineer Technician, working as an Operator, Diesel Mechanic, and Gas Turbine Maintenance Instructor. Before leaving the Navy, he acquired his Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal. Kenny then moved back to Newfoundland and Labrador and became a Millwright instructor at the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) at the Corner Brook Campus. He is currently teaching the Mechanical component of the Wind Turbine Technician Program at CNA Bay St. George Campus. Kenny is married with 2 children and enjoys reading, playing board games, and music.
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