1. Garry Peck
Scarborough, ON.
(Cell) 647-221-8633
garry.peck@sympatico.ca
Professional Objective
Mediator, Negotiator and Security expert, with over 24 years’ experience in the criminal justice field, as a
Correctional Officer, Crisis Negotiator, Operational Manager, and Union President. Iam now looking to use
my expertise to assistgovernment, law enforcement, security agencies and corporations.
Experience
Owner/Primary Consultant Mar 2015 to Current
GLP Consultants Ltd. – Scarborough, ON
Specializing is mediation, negotiation, dispute resolution and security.
Providing expertise to government, law enforcement, security agencies,corporations and unions.
Crisis Negotiator Feb 2001 to Mar 2015
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Scarborough, ON
Resolving conflictin a manner that meets the individual’s needs, while ensuring the safety ofall.
Ability to listen and respond to needs.
Ability to remain calm in high risk and stressful situations.
Involved in numerous activations, often as primary negotiator.
Successfully negotiated a hostage situation at the Toronto East Detention Centre, with no further
harm to persons involved.
Correctional Officer Oct 1990 to Mar 2015
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Scarborough, ON
Responsible for the care, custody and control ofmale offenders in a maximum security institution.
Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills with staff and offenders.
Advanced training and experience as a Special Needs Officer, working with mentally ill offenders.
Member ofmulti-disciplinary team consisting ofcorrectional officers, operational managers, nurses,
social worker, psychiatrist, and chaplain.
Responsible for assessing and monitoring offenders’ behaviour and needs.
Assistin developmentand implementation oftreatment plan.
Union representative on the following committee’s: Ministry Compliance, Local Employee Relations
and Ministry Employee Relations.
Certified Health and Safety representative.
2. Garry Peck
Scarborough, ON.
(Cell) 647-221-8633
garry.peck@sympatico.ca
Union President, Local 582 Jan 2001 – Jan 2012
Ontario Public Service Employees Union – Scarborough, ON
Served 2 terms (2001-2004; 2008-2012)
Represented 250 members ofvarious occupations.
Mediated grievances atthe local level.
Instrumental in improving labour relations atthe local level.
Instrumental in winning one ofthe largestgrievance settlementawards in provincial corrections
history.
Acting Operational Manager Jan 1997 – Jan 2000
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Scarborough, ON
Responsible for hiring and assigning shift duties to correctional officers.
Responsible for day to day operations in a maximum security institution.
Supervising staff and ensuring compliance with ministry policies and procedures.
Assessing and resolving issues as they arise.
Responding to emergencies and documenting incidents.
Reported directly to Deputy Superintendentand/or their designate.
Investigating and adjudicating offender misconducts.
Accountant/ Office Manager Jul 1984 – Sep 1990
Goldie Burgess Ltd. – Toronto, ON
ProjectManager for Scotia Plaza (under contract to Bank ofNova Scotia).
Responsible for all accounting functions related to Scotia Plaza building project.
Owner/ Accountant Oct 1980 – May 1984
Manual Accounting Ltd. – Markham, ON
Accountant for 60-80 small to medium sized businesses.
Field Auditor Feb 1978 – Sep 1980
Canada Revenue Agency – Toronto, ON
Responsible for assessmentand collection ofarrears.
3. Garry Peck
Scarborough, ON.
(Cell) 647-221-8633
garry.peck@sympatico.ca
Education and Training
Workplace Violence Prevention – Ontario Correctional Services College,Hamilton, ON 2012
Mental Health: Challenging the Stigma – O.C.S.C., Hamilton, ON 2010
Pandemic Preparedness Training – O.C.S.C., Hamilton, ON 2009
Problem Solving – Dispute Resolution Services, Toronto, ON 2008
Prevent and Resolve Workplace Conflict – Centre for Conflict Resolution International Ltd. 2007
Toronto, ON
Street Gangs 101 – O.C.S.C., Hamilton, ON 2006
Suicide Awareness and Prevention – O.C.S.C., Hamilton, ON 2003
Health and Safety Certification – Workers Safety and Insurance Board, Toronto, ON 2002
Crisis Negotiator Program: Basic Training – O.C.S.C., Hamilton, ON 2001
In addition to initial training, participated in quarterly group training exercises and annual re-training
and testing.
Radio Broadcasting – National Institute of Broadcasting, Toronto, ON 1989
CGA – Certified General Accountants, Toronto, ON 1978
High School Diploma, Business and Commerce – Northern Secondary, Toronto, ON 1971
Awards
Corrections Exemplary Service Medal – Governor General ofCanada 2012
Recognition for Loyalty and Dedication to the Crisis Negotiator Program – O.C.S.C. 2011
Recognition for Loyalty and Dedication to the Crisis Negotiator Program – O.C.S.C. 2006
Professional Affiliations
Canadian Critical Incident Inc. – Member since 2001
