{"id":62813,"date":"2023-10-04T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=62813"},"modified":"2023-10-04T06:03:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:03:54","slug":"september-news-st-augustine-french-immersion-catholic-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/04\/september-news-st-augustine-french-immersion-catholic-school\/","title":{"rendered":"New interim CEO announced for Workplace Safety North"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-62817\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screen-Shot-2023-10-04-at-6.03.13-AM-e1696413813728.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" \/>The Workplace Safety North Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Parent as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Workplace Safety North (WSN). Mike served as WSN Vice President of Health and Safety Services since 2015, and is a former paramedic, miner, mine rescue volunteer, and mining health and safety manager. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lydia Renton, Chair of WSN Board of Directors, indicated that, \u201cthe Board was unanimous in their choice of Mike as interim CEO and is confident that he will lead the organization in building on its successes and executing a transformative strategic plan designed to bring every worker home safe and healthy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">With more than eight years\u2019 experience in Ontario\u2019s prevention system, Mike has established a reputation as a strong and collaborative leader in health and safety promotion. \u201cI got into health and safety because I wanted to make a difference,\u201d says Parent. \u201cAs interim President and CEO, this is an opportunity to make a difference at a provincial level.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As a senior leader, Parent managed a team of mining health and safety consultants, trainers and specialists. His expert industry knowledge will help drive innovation in the provincial mine rescue program, health and safety products, training programs, and outreach strategies for the province\u2019s mining and forest products operations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Former WSN President and CEO Paul Andre has retired. During his tenure, WSN was the proud recipient of the Platinum Level Award of Excellence from Excellence Canada, a national authority on organizational excellence established by Industry Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">New phase in health and safety <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Health and safety in Ontario has entered a new phase as the industry focuses on proactive research in reducing risks to protect workers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cWSN Health and Safety Specialists and Mine Rescue Officers help companies assess health and safety risks, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and meet or exceed their legislative requirements,\u201d says Parent. \u201cThis very dedicated group works to ensure, as our vision states, that, at the end of each work day, every worker returns home safe and healthy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Board of Directors will initiate a search to identify a permanent CEO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Workplace Safety North Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Parent as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Workplace Safety North (WSN). 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