Continuing Professional Development Details
In this new section of The Professional Edge, we will be spotlighting members who have made a CPD report. We’re trying to make a point – it’s not so hard and sometimes it can even be fun!
Each year, only a tiny fraction of APEGS members report their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. This is a serious problem that undermines the integrity of our profession.
About me:
I am the Manager, Health, Safety and Security (HSS) for K+S Potash Canada GP and work out of the company’s Saskatoon office. Our team provides oversight and support on HSS-related matters and activities at our Legacy Project. We also provide support and oversight to the construction management team that is constructing a potash handling facility at an existing shipping terminal in Port Moody, BC.
What I do for CPD:
Formal activity – I attend various Certified courses or seminars related to the profession such as Radiation Safety Officer-ISO 9001 and 14001 Lead Auditor.
Informal – I go to industry and profession related conferences such as the Saskatchewan Safety Seminar and the Canadian Society of Safety Professionals Professional Development Day.
I also mentor younger professionals and make presentations at conferences and seminars.
Memorable moment from a CPD experience:
I was registered for a course in Mississauga, ON this past October. As luck would have it, the Toronto Blue Jays ended up hosting the AL Wild Card Game against the Baltimore Orioles at that same time. I was able to purchase tickets to the game and be there for Edwin Encarnacion’s 11th inning, game-winning homerun. My wife was able to get a couple of days off and join me for the game.