Training Instructors & Resource Development Team
Madiha Akbar
MEd
Training and Resource Development Specialist
As a Training & Resource Development Specialist, Madiha will be using her experience in learning and development to create and review health and safety training materials and courses, and supporting instructors in the field. She hopes that through her work with the MSABC, she can help raise awareness of who we are, what we stand for, and how we can help manufacturers and other organizations be safe.
Arnold Clark
Learning and Development Specialist
In 2022, Arnold joined the Manufacturing Alliance of BC as a Learning and Development Specialist bringing more than a decade of experience in instructional design—for big organizations, such as Cummins (Power Generation), and small ones, like Pacific Blue Cross.
He oversees the maintenance and operations of the MSABC Learning Centre, a Learning Management System (LMS) and works collaboratively with the Training & Development team and other internal teams in curriculum development projects.
Dr. Steve Conway
PsyD MBA
Mental Health and Wellness Director
Dr. Steve Conway brings more than 30 years experience providing mental health services and leadership to his role as Mental Health and Wellness Director at the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. Using his background as an educator and expertise in delivering mental health services to diverse populations and clinical issues in a wide range of settings, Steve will provide members with personalized workshops and leadership consulting and coaching on workplace mental health issues.
Rosa Diaz
CRSP
Training & Development Manager
An industrial engineer by profession, Rosa chose to work in the health and safety field very early on. Her father had a workplace accident that affected the family in many ways and prompted her to dedicate her career to helping to prevent workplace accidents.
Heidi Hare
CRSP
Senior Safety Advisor
Heidi Hare has more than 14 years of occupational health and safety experience, in safety training for utilities, construction, heavy industry, and post-secondary continuing education and occupational hygiene programs. She has developed staff orientation in health and safety practices for industrial, laboratory, and office and has been actively involved in strategic communications with government, provincial health, corporate partners, and scientific researchers.
Robert Paddon
CTP, CSTP
OHS Training Instructor
Robert has managed safety as a tradesperson, shop manager, safety professional, and a learning and development professional. As an OHS trainer with the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, Robert delivers instructor-led courses in Joint Health and Safety, Risk Assessment, Hazard ID, and more. He also supports the development of courses.
Sasan Tahvili
OHS Technical Advisor
Sasan is a highly skilled and motivated occupational health and safety professional with more than 8 years of experience specifically in safety and more than 25 years of work experience in the manufacturing industry. He has a proven track record of assisting employers in providing safe workplaces for their employees and is passionate about what he does. Sasan is dedicated to delivering high-quality results and providing exceptional services to his clients.
Gavin Thomas
CRSP, CMIOSH, MIfireE, CPM
Safety Advisor
Gavin Thomas is a safety professional with more than 25 years’ experience in emergency management, fire safety, and occupational health and safety. His expertise spans operational, tactical, and strategic emergency response, as well as fire and safety inspections, auditing, and enforcement.