- 1.Details
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- 4.Programme
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Event Details Details
Please join us at the HSE Mining Learning Summit, a premier event in British Columbia, dedicated to advancing workplace culture, health, and safety, critical to the BC mining industry. This conference is intended for strategic and operational leaders, including worker and management representatives of occupational health and safety committees, safety superintendents, and others representing mining operations and beyond. Our shared objectives are to learn, network, and enhance best practices. This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts and the mining regulator to explore innovative solutions to the challenges we face in ensuring the well-being of the workforce. Your participation is crucial to the success of this event. By attending, you will be able to gain valuable insights and contribute to the collective effort to promote a modern culture of safety in the BC mining industry.
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Advisory Council Council
Keynotes & Speakers Speakers
Mark Fleming
Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's UniversityIn October 1993 I started work in Aberdeen as a researcher on an offshore safety project, investigating employee perceptions of risk and safety. Ever since I have worked to develop practical tools to enable organizations to continuously improve their safety culture. I work with organizations to help them to reduce risk by applying evidence based…
Claudine Bradley
Technical Leader, Human and Organizational Factors, Canada Energy RegulatorClaudine Bradley is Technical Leader – Human and Organizational Factors for the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Claudine provides counsel on management systems, safety culture and other safety matters related to activities under the jurisdiction of the CER. She is currently Chair of the North American Regulators Working Group on Safety Culture. Prior to joining the…
Hermanus Henning
Chief Inspector Mines, Ministry of Mining & Critical MineralsExperienced Executive with a demonstrated history in the mining industry. Skilled in Mineral Exploration, Mining, Management, Minerals, Continuous Improvement, and Health and Safety. Strong mining engineering professional focused in Project Management and Health and Safety….
Allan James Moore
Keynote Safety & Leadership Speaker, Senior HSE AdvisorAllan James Moore is a safety and motivational keynote speaker like no other. A storyteller and career keynote speaker, Moore got his start doing open mics at comedy clubs. He would go on to lead one of the most unique, off-beat careers imaginable, including being an exotic dancer, a professional soccer player, a Mandarin interpreter…
Gordon Walsh
Principal Consultant, Energy Safety CanadaGordon Walsh has been working in health and safety for over 20 years. Gordon is currently employed with Energy Safety Canada (ESC) as a Principal Consultant, Safety Centre of Excellence. Over his 16 plus years with Enform and now Energy Safety Canada, Gordon has worked in multiple roles and departments. Before working with ESC, Gordon…
Cheryl Pocklington
Director of Health, Safety, and Compliance, Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG)Cheryl Pocklington is a respected leader in health and safety regulation, with over 20 years of experience in British Columbia’s mining sector. She specializes in incident investigation and human organizational performance, bringing a deep understanding of how complex work environments shape safety outcomes. As Director of the Health, Safety and Compliance Unit for BC’s mining regulator,…
Caroline Nakatsuka
Director, Health and Safety Specialists, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon InnovationShe is a Director of the Health and Safety Specialist Unit with the Office of the Chief Inspector of Mines at the BC Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals. With over 20 years of experience as a mining regulator and occupational hygienist, Caroline is passionate about protecting workers and advancing health and safety. Her work…
Sana Javaheri
A/Manager of Occupational Heath Ministry of Mining & Critical MineralsWorks as an Occupational Health Inspector and Acting Occupational Health Manager with the BC Ministry of Mines and Critical Minerals, where she focuses on reducing exposure risks and preventing occupational disease in mining operations. She is a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) with over five years of regulatory and technical experience. Based in Victoria on the…
Amy Danko
Senior Inspector, Mines ErgonomicsAmy Danko serves as the Senior Inspector of Mines – Ergonomics with the BC Public Service, bringing over a decade of experience in occupational health, ergonomics, and safety. Since joining the Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals in 2018, Amy has played a key role in advancing workplace safety and wellbeing across British Columbia’s mining…
Todd Betterton
Senior Sales Director, SafeContractorTodd is the Senior Sales Director for SafeContractor, where he is focused on helping organizations adopt smarter, more efficient approaches to H&S and contractor management. With over 20 years of leadership experience in supply chain management, sales strategy, and risk mitigation, Todd has held senior roles across intermediate, large, and super-major companies, building and scaling…
John Kenyon
Founding Director, Dynamic RescueJohn Kenyon is a Director at Dynamic Rescue Systems, where he has spent nearly two decades leading specialized rescue training, emergency response planning, and safety program development for organizations across high-risk industries. His work focuses on advancing technical rescue capabilities, improving operational readiness, and helping teams build safer, more resilient workplaces. Before his leadership role…
Eva Reichardt
Toxicologist and Scientific Affairs Manager, AbbottDr. Eva Maria Reichardt is a toxicologist and Scientific Affairs Manager for International at Abbott’s Toxicology division, where she supports global partners across law enforcement, workplace testing, clinical toxicology, and broader public safety programmes. Her work focuses on translating complex analytical science into practical, evidence‑based solutions that strengthen drug detection strategies and operational decision making…
David Lemon
EHS Solutions Consultant, EvotixDavid Lemon is a Solutions Consultant at Evotix, bringing over a decade of experience in Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) across multiple industries. At Evotix, he leverages his expertise to support organizations in implementing effective safety and compliance solutions, driving operational excellence and regulatory adherence. Prior to Evotix, David held various EHS roles across…
Tomas Kuras
VP Revenue, Fatigue ScienceTomas Kuras is a senior leader at Fatigue Science, specializing in helping mining operations leverage AI-driven fatigue prediction in their operations. Tomas has extensive experience in tech and working with EHS organizations. Tomas brings a clear, evidence-based perspective on how predictive technologies can reduce risk and strengthen safety outcomes in mining environments….
Sylvia Marusyk
Owner, MindBody WorksSylvia Marusyk is everything you never knew you wanted in a public speaker. The owner and innovative mind behind MindBody Works Inc; a Canadian company focusing on creating and maintaining health and wellness in the workplace, Sylvia is fun, sassy and passionate about safety & health. As an Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience and expertise in…
Jorge Freitas
A/Director Health Safety and Compliance, Ministry of Mining and Critical MineralsJorge is a Professional Engineer, with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry in Brazil and Canada. He has been with the Ministry of Mines and Critical Minerals for 8 years where he has performed different roles, including the director of the Health and Safety Specialists Unit and, for the past 3 years,…
George Warnock
Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of MIning and Critical MineralsGeorge Warnock has 30 years of experience in geotechnical Engineering and strategic leadership gained in consulting, industry, and government. He is a member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC and holds a teaching certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.George is the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division with the BC…
Moderator, Coaches, and Panellists Panellists
Jonathan Buchanan
Senior Vice President and COO, Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)
Derek Holmes
Executive Director, BC Stone, Sand and Gravel
Michael Goehring
President and CEO, Mining Association of BC
Sylvia Marusyk
Host & Facilitator, MindBody Works
Blythe Golobic
Senior Auditor, Mine Engineering, Ministry of Energy and Mines
Justyn Bell
Director of Investigations, BC Public Service
Chris Leclair
Senior Inspector of Mines, Health and Safety, Ministry of Energy and Mines
Ed Kent
Health Safety and Environment Coordinator, United Steelworkers
David Rogalsky
General Manager Woodbrook Aggregates Ltd., President of BC Stone Sand and Gravel
Aaron Frost
Executive - Recording, BC Mine Safety Association
Dallas Cain
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Programmes Programmes
Our programs are designed using world-class innovation techniques to drive conversation and provide real value that you can take back to the workplace. The HSE Mining Learning Summit - Canada provides one stream of agenda, consisting of training, skills development, humancentric sessions, and breakouts, alongside inspiring keynotes and case study workshops.
In all our sessions we implement Chatham House Rules which if you don't know means anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment. It is designed to increase the openness of discussion.
For programmes spread over two days, switch between days using the tabs below.
Day One Day one
Morning Session
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09:30 - 10:00 Doors Open & Registration
HSE Global Series
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10:00 - 10:15 Welcome to the Congress & Partner Intro
A warm welcome, Introduction to the event, the two days agenda and thank you to our partners.
HSE Global Series & Hermanus Henning, Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals
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10:15 - 10:30 Connection Before Content
The Power of Failure: Facilitated small-group networking using shared learning moments to show it's OK to fail.
Sylvia Marusyk, Owner, MindBody Works
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10:30 -10:50 Ministry Update
Cheryl Pocklington, Director of Regulatory Modernization, Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG)
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10:50 - 11:40 Senior Executive Keynote Panel
Critical Hazards & High Energy Risk - Exploring the major risks that kill: impact, entrapment, energy sources.
Host: Cheryl Pocklington & Panellists: Gordon Walsh, Principal Consultant, Safety Centre of Excellence at Energy Safety Canada, Ed Kent, Health Safety and Environment Coordinator, United Steelworkers, David Rogalsky General Manager Woodbrook Aggregates Ltd, President of BC Stone Sand and Gravel & Aaron Frost, BC Mine Safety Association
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11:40 - 12:00 Networking Session - Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
Afternoon Session
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12:00 - 12:50 Interactive Breakout Session 1:
Introduction to Mining Safety Day: A brief glimpse into one Mining Safety Day topic.
Chris LeClair, Senior Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals
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12:00 - 12:50 Interactive Breakout Session 2:
Mental Health in High-Hazard Environments: High hazard environments can have a detrimental effect on health, resilience, and the ability to thrive.
Sylvia Marusyk, Owner, MindBody Works
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12:50 - 13:40 Working Lunch
As part of your attendance you are provided a buffet of drinks and dining.
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13:40 - 14:30 Keynote Session
Decision Making in High-Risk Environments
Gordon Walsh, Principal Consultant, Safety Centre of Excellence at Energy Safety Canada
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14:30 – 15:10 Shift & Share
An opportunity to meet and hear from our partners. This is a high speed and engaging session designed to spark curiosity and build connection with our key solution partners, All of whom have been selected with attendees’ challenges in mind.
Paul Clark
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15:10 – 16:00 Keynote Speaker
Workplace Injuries & Drug-Related Deaths
Amy Danko, Senior Inspector of Mines Ergonomics
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16:00 - 16:20 Networking Session - Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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16:20 - 17:00 Keynote Workshop
Building Safer Mines: Strengthening Contractor Safety at Every Stage of the Job
Todd Betterton, Senior Sales Director, SafeContractor
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17:00 - 17:30 Breakout Session
Defining the Problem Statement - Interactive work to set your organisation’s biggest current H&S challenge.
Sylvia Marusyk, Owner, MindBody Works
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17:30 - 18:00 Keynote Session
The Hidden Fatalities: Occupational Health in Mining
Caroline Nakatsuka, Director, Health and Safety Specialists, Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals and Sana Javaheri, Acting Manager Occupational Health, Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals
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18:00 - 18:20 Reflection Session
An opportunity to reflect on what you have taken from the morning’s sessions and to share these with your peers.
Sylvia Marusyk, Owner, MindBody Works
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18:20 - 19:15 Drinks Reception
Join us for drinks, music and socialising.
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19:15 - 20:30 Dinner
A fabulous gala dinner provided for all attendees
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20:30 End of Day 1
Day Two Day Two
Morning Session
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08:30 - 9:30 Keynote Workshop
Keynote Workshop - A New Approach to Safety Culture Improvement Through Collaboration with the Regulator
Mark Fleming, Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University
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09:30 - 09.45 Working Group Session
Mark Fleming, Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University
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09:45 - 10:30 Keynote Workshop
Advancing Safety Culture: A Shared Journey - Exploring lessons from the Canadian pipeline industry.
Claudine Bradley, Technical Leader, Human and Organizational Factors at Canada Energy Regulator
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10:30 - 10:50 Networking Session - Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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10:50 - 11:20 Keynote Workshop
Beyond Compliance: The Evolution of Fatigue Risk and Safety Leadership in Modern Mining
Tomas Kuras, VP Revenue, Fatigue Science
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11:20 – 12:10 Roundtable 1:
The Impact of Fentanyl and Opioid Use on the Workplace
Eva Reichardt, Scientific Marketing and Business Development Manager, Abbott
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11:20 – 12:10 Roundtable 2:
Mining Industry Best Practices for Stakeholder Management
David Lemon, EHS Solutions Consultant, Evotix
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11:20 – 12:10 Roundtable 3:
From Planning to Deployment: A Practical Guide to Mine Rescue Readiness
John Kenyon, Founding Director, Dynamic Rescue
Afternoon Session
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12:10 - 12:30 Networking Session - Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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12:30 - 13:10 Lunch
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13:10 - 14:10 Breakout Session:
Feeding Forward – Culture, Conflict & What’s Next in Mining Safety
Cheryl Pocklington, Director of Regulatory Modernisation, PSSG and Jorge Freitas, A/Director Health Safety and Compliance, Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals
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14:10 - 14:30 Networking Session - Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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14:30 - 15:15 Keynote Panel
The Mining Code Review – What’s Changing and What It Means for You
Jorge Freitas, A/Director Health Safety and Compliance, Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals & Representatives: Michael Goehring, President and CEO, Mining Association of BC (MABC), Jonathan Buchanan, Senior Vice President and COO, Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), Derek Holmes, Executive Director, British Columbia Stone Sand and Gravel Association, Ed Kent, Health Safety and Environment Coordinator, United Steelworkers and Dallas Cain, VP Health & Safety, EVR Operations Limited
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15:15 - 15:45 Closing Workshop
How to Tame Your Elephant: Safety Lessons From Stampeding Elephants
Allan Moore, Safety and Motivational Keynote Speaker
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15:45 - 16:00 Consolidation Session
Take it back Card - Discussion
Sylvia Marusyk, Owner, Mind Body Works
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16:00 Close of Summit
George Warnock, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of MIning and Critical Minerals
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