Backgrounder: Biography – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Appointment

Lori Kennedy – Governor representing employers

Ms. Kennedy has been working at the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway since 1996 in various positions including positions in IT, Finance, Marketing & Sales and her current position as Director of Regulatory Affairs. She brings expertise in dealing with agencies in Canada and the U.S. relative to the safety and security of railway operations. She represents CP in various regulatory forums and industry committees in Canada and the U.S. to understand and influence emerging regulatory requirements. Ms. Kennedy engages with regulatory agencies to change or obtain relief from existing requirements in order to enable safe and efficient operations, and she works with stakeholders and regulatory agencies in Canada and the U.S. to respond to potential regulatory concerns.

Ms. Kennedy has been appointed for a term of four years, effective June 2, 2019.

Shari Nurse – Governor representing employers

Ms. Nurse has been working at Canada Post Corporation since 1998 were she held various position ranging from Manager, Project Methods and Quality, to Director, Health and Safety, Policy and Compliance, where she was responsible for developing, implementing and improving corporate policies, programs and procedures to ensure alignment to strategic, legislative and regulatory requirements. She was also responsible for monitoring the Canada Labour Code, Part II COHSR and various standards and practices to ensure Canada Post was continuously addressing requirements appropriately, as well as being responsible for coordinating and leading national safety initiatives. She also led a team of health and safety professionals across Canada in the fulfillment of policy, program and system requirements. Ms. Nurse was also responsible for the oversight of the Advisor to the National Joint Health and Safety Committees for four large bargaining groups (APOC, CPAA, CUPW and PSAC).

Ms. Nurse has been appointed for a term of four years, effective June 2, 2019.