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NANAIMO MARCH 13, 2025

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		GATHER WITH PURPOSE Join us at Make It Safe to eqip our teams for the future. Lead the way to stronger cultures and safer organizations and industries in B.C. and across the country.
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JHSC

A fresh approach to annual training on relevant topics for safety committees and Worker Reps.

Leadership

For business owners and leaders—Expert advice and industry best practice to build a thriving workplace culture.

Safety

Grow your health and safety knowledge and skills beyond compliance.

People

For managers and HR—Manage the human side of health, safety, and employee wellness.

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Conference Program

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March 13th 2025

7:30AM

Registration Open + Networking Breakfast

07:30 - 08:30 AM

Audience:

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8:30AM

Opening | Make It Safe Vancouver Island 2025

08:30 - 08:45 AM

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Audience:

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8:45AM

Keynote

Keynote: Taking the Lead in Safety

08:45 - 09:30 AM

Brent McCrea

Owner

McCrea's Welding Ltd.

Audience:

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9:30AM

Workshop | Preventing MSI Injury

09:30 - 12:00 PM

Sasan Tahvili

Senior Safety Advisor, Specialist

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Heidi Hare

Senior Safety Advisor

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Tami Perkins

Ergonomist

WorkSafeBC

Audience:

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The Business Side of Safety

09:30 - 10:30 AM

Feisal Nasser

Managing Partner | Corporate

AIRPLUS Industrial Corp.

Audience:

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11:00AM

Building High-Performing Successful Teams

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Sandra Reder

President and Founder

Vertical Bridge HR

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1:00PM

Navigating Transitions in Life and Work

13:00 - 14:00 PM

Dr. Steve Conway

Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Audience:

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Getting Action on Committee Recommendations

13:00 - 14:00 PM

Employers’ Adviser

Employer’s Advisers Office | BC Ministry of Labour

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Workshop | Rigging for Supervisors and Safety

13:00 - 16:15 PM

Rick Sikora

CEO & President

Cranemasters

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2:00PM

Behavioural Hand Safety: Nudging in Manufacturing

14:00 - 15:00 PM

Patrick McDonald

Patrick McDonald

National Hand Safety Program Manager

Superior Glove

Michael Johannesson

Michael Johannesson

Regional Sales Manager, Canada

Superior Glove

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Driving Down Risk

14:00 - 15:00 PM

Hassan Nedadahandeh

Hassan Nedadahandeh

OHS Audit Manager

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Ken Roberts

Health and Safety Manager

Creative Salmon

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Colin Campbell

Client Executive

Acera Insurance

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3:15PM

Keynote

Industry Keynote Panel on Safety Leadership and Responsible Business

15:15 - 16:15 PM

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Tod Gilbert

President

VMAC

Delia Harsan

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Grieg Seafood BC

Arleigh MacNeill

Arleigh MacNeill

Health and Safety Leader

VMAC

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March 14th 2025

8:00AM

Post-Conference | 5S Training and Certification (Optional 1 Day Workshop )

08:00 - 17:00 PM

Bruce Ennis

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt & Process Improvement Guru

BE Quality Inc.

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Plan your Trip

Directions

Conference Venue

Coast Bastion Nanaimo Hotel

Address

11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4

Conference and Workshop Spaces + Hotel

Join us in downtown Nanaimo for Make It Safe 2025 Vancouver Island at the Coast Bastion Hotel.

Just 4 KM from Departure Bay and 2 KM from the Hullo Ferries terminal, the hotel is located on the scenic Nanaimo waterfront with beautiful ocean views. It is a 2-minute walk to restaurants and shops on the Harbourfront Walkway.

Need accommodation? Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55" flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.

Accomodation - Conference Hotel

Coast Bastion Nanaimo Hotel

Conference + Hotel

Join us in Nanaimo for Make It Safe Vancouver Island 2025 at the Coast Bastion Hotel—conveniently located downtown, across from the waterfront and minutes from the Ferry Terminal.

Newly renovated accommodations feature a Juliet balcony with partial or full ocean views of Nanaimo Harbour and the Port of Nanaimo. Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55″ flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.

To reserve – call the hotel reservation line at 1.800.716.6199.

Address

11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4

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