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Wayne Arondus

Speaker Bio

Company

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Vancouver, BC

Title

CEO

Biography

Chief Executive Officer of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, Wayne is an experienced leader in all areas of operations, manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain. A proven sales and marketing leader, Wayne has led multiple businesses serving the manufacturing, retail, and wholesale channels. He joined the Alliance as Chief Operating Officer in 2018.

A teacher, mentor, and community supporter, Wayne is a member of the Canadian Mental Health Association board of directors and an instructor in the BCIT Operations Management Degree program. Past Chair of the Habitat for Humanity Canada board of directors, Wayne also served on the board of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and was a member of the 8th Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference of Canada.

Sessions

2024 Online | People, Planet, Profit

15:00 - 15:15 PM

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2024 Make It Safe NGen Youth Challenge Recap

2024 Online | People, Planet, Profit

In this recap, see the award-winning submissions in the 2024 Make It Safe NGen Youth Challenge. Part competition, part showcase, the Make It Safe Vancouver Youth Challenge inspired students from British Columbia universities to explore the dynamic field of health and safety in the manufacturing and food processing industries. Part competition, part showcase, the Youth […]

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International Keynote: Safety Leadership and Responsible Business

2024 Online | People, Planet, Profit

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Beyond productivity and financial considerations, our business decisions around people shape our performance and ability to compete. Hear how international industry leaders are considering these factors in their strategic decisions today. What’s the impact of social responsibility on brand reputation and employee engagement? How do workforce development and wellbeing, health, safety, and environmental compliance, and […]

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Workshop | Expert Series | Investment and People Practices for the Future of Work

13:00 - 16:00 PM

In this interactive workshop, learn from experts in investment, recruiting, and management to ensure the sustainability of your organization and team. Learn strategies for finance, talent, and workforce development for the future of your business. Share best practices with other participants and ask our expert panel for practical answers and effective solutions.

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Workshop | Exceptional JHSC – Engaged and Effective

08:30 - 12:30 PM

Get your safety committee members on board, on side, and excited to be involved in important work together. In this practical workshop, learn practical tips and participate in role-playing scenarios to build your skills in handling common challenges, improving teamwork, and increasing engagement. Take away with a renewed sense of purpose and actionable strategies to […]

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16:15 - 16:30 PM

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Industry Keynote Panel on Safety Leadership and Responsible Business

15:00 - 16:15 PM

Connect the dots between people, planet, and profit—a business framework that shows the impact of health, safety, and environmental practices on sustainable success. Our business decisions around our people shape our performance today and our ability to compete. Learn how local industry leaders are shaping strategy today. Hear their thoughts on the importance of social […]

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Sustaining a Healthy Safety Culture

13:00 - 13:45 PM

In the pursuit of real improvements in safety performance, creating a healthy culture is only half the battle. To maintain your gains, you need a long-term strategy to sustain your safety culture. In this session: Understand the critical role of leadership in sustaining your culture for the long haul. Get tips for ongoing training, education, […]

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Opening & Keynote: People Planet Profit: A Leader’s Experience

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Since the early 1990s, Nicole Stefenelli’s university recycling project has grown into a thriving waste diversion business serving 7,500 pickup locations from Whistler to Chilliwack. Streamlining waste and recycling services, the company’s focus remains on customer service, diverting waste from landfill, and improving environmental performance. Yet at the very top of their list of 13 […]

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Prepared: Leading Emergency Planning

14:45 - 15:45 PM

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Supervising Safety: Effective Safety Management

2025 Vancouver Island

16:00 - 17:00 PM

In this one-hour session for supervisors and managers, learn the fundamentals of safety management and due diligence. Gain practical techniques for how to implement a successful safety program that motivates teams towards prioritizing safety. Find out the keys to ensure you meet your legal obligations as you build a safer and more productive workplace.

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Opening | Make It Safe Vancouver Island 2025

2025 Vancouver Island

08:30 - 09:00 AM

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Leading Growth: Inspiring a Safety-First Culture in a Growing, Changing Team

2023 Online: World Class

Walking into a company where safety is ingrained in the organization from the ground floor to the leadership suite, it doesn’t take long to see and hear the impact. It’s the kind of organizational culture where everyone has bought into the vision—where everyone feels valued and valuable. And it starts with leaders. But what happens […]

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Supervising Safety: Effective Safety Management

14:45 - 17:00 PM

In this two-hour workshop for supervisors and managers, learn the fundamentals of safety management, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response planning. Gain practical techniques for how to implement a successful safety program that motivates teams towards prioritizing safety. With this workshop, attendees can begin to master the skills and knowledge necessary to create […]

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Safety Culture and the JHSC

10:00 - 11:00 AM

In this engaging session, learn how a Joint Health and Safety Committee can help build and maintain a strong safety culture. A Joint Health and Safety Committee can play a key role in promoting safety and preventing workplace accidents—with effective JHSC participation and leadership. Through this session, gain new skills and practical strategies that can […]

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Safety Culture and the JHSC

14:45 - 15:45 PM

In this engaging session, learn how a Joint Health and Safety Committee can help build and maintain a strong safety culture. A Joint Health and Safety Committee can play a key role in promoting safety and preventing workplace accidents—with effective JHSC participation and leadership. Through this session, gain new skills and practical strategies that can […]

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Breathing New Life Into Your Safety Committee

2022: Beyond the New Normal

11:00 - 12:15 PM

What are the most effective safety committees doing differently to strengthen their companies’ health and safety cultures and keep employees healthy and safe? Share ideas and learn from the experience of the 2020 2021, and 2022 JHSC Excellence Award winners.

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