AGM MInutes & reporting

Use the buttons to below to view our Annual General Meeting Agenda, Annual Report, Annual General Meeting minutes and our Memorandum of Association By Laws.


Call for nominations

Members of Safety Services Nova Scotia are eligible to have an employee from their organization apply to be a valued participant with the Board of Directors. So, if you are passionate about workplace safety, we want to hear from you.

If you or a colleague are interested in being considered for the SSNS Board of Directors, please fill out an application form and send it to richard.carter@northernpulp.com and let us know what drives you to support workplace safety! Our Board members will also host a “Meet the Board” booth at our 2024 Atlantic Workplace Health & Safety Conference between the 20th & 22nd of March, at The Westin Hotel, Halifax.

Whether or not you are hoping to become part of our Board of Directors, or simply want to experience Atlantic Canada’s Premier Workplace Health & Safety Conference, don’t miss this great networking opportunity.

The closing date for all applications will be March 29th, 2024.


Our Board of Directors

brad doell, p.log.

chair

Brad recently retired from his position as Retail Network / Supply Chain executive with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. He is a hands-on leader with many years of coaching, mentoring, and developing individuals and teams.  Brad’s leadership style has allowed him to realize a reputation that continues to follow him into retirement.

Brad’s approach to life, whether it was work or personal, has led to a very progressive and rewarding career / home life. Brad has been happily married for 40 years, with two grown children and two grandchildren. In retirement, Brad stays active by helping his family with any and all odd jobs, whether it’s repairing a fence or changing a set of brake pads.  When not helping family and friends, he enjoys travelling in his free time.


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david carmichael

BOARD MEMBER

David is a Safety Specialist for Michelin Tires Inc. He is responsible for supporting Michelin's sites in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Brazil to drive progress in the Safety, Ergonomics, Fire, Security, Occupational Health and Business Continuity domains. 


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Carol Logan

vice chair & Secretary

Carol is the Director of Human Resources at the Prince George Hotel / Cambridge Suites Hotel, where she is responsible for the development of HR standards and practices creating the culture of highly engaged and motivated teams. She has a fresh, progressive approach to developing health & wellness initiatives, employee programs, contributing enthusiastic community support and is a forceful industry advocate for higher education and training. She has received the Crystal Award for Excellence in Human Resources Leadership from Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and the Employer Business Award for recruitment initiatives with immigrants from Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). Carol is an active board member with Ability Employers, ISANS Employer Advisory Council and a member of Hospitality Human Resources Committee (HHRC).


Heather Wright

BOARD MEMBER

Heather is the Human Resources with Halifax Port Authority.


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RICHARD CARTER

Board Member

Richard is a seasoned manager with over 30 years’ experience in management with his CPHR certification. Currently employed with Northern Pulp as Human Resources Manager. He has a solid background in Human Resources, collective bargaining, labour relations, disability management, health and safety, succession planning, recruitment, policy development, performance management, training and development, productivity improvement and employee engagement.


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Matthew Duffy

Board member

Matthew Duffy is the Health & Safety Manager for Mersey Seafoods Ltd., and Mersey Marine Ltd. Responsible for managing all aspects of workplace safety for Mersey's fleet of offshore fishing vessels, land-based operations, and Mersey Marine's shipyard operations. Matthew's entire career in the world of safety has been focused on the Nova Scotia Fishing Industry, which he has a true passion for. Matthew presently serves as the Chair of Safety Services' Finance, Audit & Risk Committee. 


DEANNA HARNISH

Board Member

Deanna Harnish is the Client Relations Officer for WCB Nova Scotia. In this role, Deanna objectively investigates and seeks to resolve customer issues and complaints, and reports regularly to the WCB’s Board of Directors. She also serves as a liaison between the WCB and Members of the Legislative Assembly, providing information and counsel on the claim-related matters of constituents. Prior to taking on her current role, Deanna led the WCB’s Manufacturing Service Delivery Team, where she oversaw claims management activities, and was accountable for advancing prevention and return to work priorities, working with manufacturing businesses across the province. Her current role is informed by many years of front-line claims management and service delivery experience, helping working Nova Scotians and their employers manage the impact of workplace injury.