1. Morgan Little
404 Toledo St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 2R6
C 807.355.5606 E morganlittle1977@gmail.com (personal) or morgan@littleconsulting.ca (business)
Occupational Health and Safety & Labour Relations Management
Motivated and Passionate, Success Driven in the following areas:
Pipeline - Construction/Training/Safety/Inspection Labour Relations Conflict Resolution Workplace Health and Safety
STRENGTHS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Safety coordinator for pipeline companies that have won the James L. Abraham Safety Performance Award of Excellence – Specialty Pipeline
Contractor. This is an annual award presented by the Pipeline Contractors Association of Canada to the Contractor with the most man-hours
without a lost time injury in each sector of the industry (Mainline, Distribution and Specialty/Maintenance).
Highly developed analytical, organizational and prioritization skills
Well versed in safety meeting delivery with both Enbridge and TransCanada and their respective company safety policies (English and French)
Excellent knowledge of Enbridge CSM (Construction Safety Manual)
Diligently trained on requirements related to the new Enbridge Safety Binder policy
Contractor HSE Orientation with TransCanada
Toronto EMS Targeted AED Site Responder (D-FIB trained) and First Aid level B
Extensive background and certifications with SPC (Speciality Polymers and Coatings)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods certified, specifically regarding SPC Spray and Brush grade Coating materials
LIUNA (Labourers International Union of North America) certified Train the Trainer Pipeline Safety Program
Strategic and comfortable in all areas of Labour Relations
Proven ability to direct and advise on Grievance Handling, Labour Board Hearings and Negotiating
Lead and efficiently deployed company resources in order to maximize success for Labour Relation goals
Well developed skills in negotiating, conflict resolution, and team management
Experience in building strong relationships with co-workers, directors, as well as outside representatives
Strong written and verbal communication supported by dynamic presentation style skill (English and French)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Blasting and Coating Back-End Foreman, SimDev Construction, Enbridge Integrity Digs, St Jerome, QC (2014)
Ran back end of digs, coating and blasting foreman for two crews of 10-20 employees
Responsible for quality control and all coating reports and backfill information as well as daily reports to Enbridge personnel
Looked after all purchasing of materials regarding my end of the job
Dealt with unions extensively in Quebec, both FTQ and International
Maintained excellent relationship with employees, Enbridge personnel and union officials in Quebec
Health and Safety Coordinator/Back-End Foreman, Summit Pipeline Services, Enbridge Integrity Digs, Brandon, MB and Cornwall, ON (2012-
2013)
Responsible for all Enbridge and Summit employee safety orientations, including Enbridge Six Lifesaving Rules Program Orientation
Relied upon to keep jobsites safe and to keep supervisory staff, as well as keeping the working crews informed of any safety changes or
modifications of the scope of work, as sometimes it changes rapidly, under different or unusual conditions.
Responsible for Weekly Safety Meeting with full crew, addressing any new, or ongoing safety issues or concerns that need to be dealt with etc
Responsible to have all required Enbridge paperwork / Permits signed off on and properly filed as per the Enbridge Safety Binder Index.
Responsible for swamp and rig mat installation and removal.
Backfill compaction quality control
Daily “tailgate” meetings, hazard awareness checklist, daily pre-work hazard assessment, etc
2. Health and Safety Specialist, Robert B. Somerville, Enbridge Integrity Digs, Sarnia, ON (2012)
Responsible for all Enbridge and R.B. Somerville employee safety orientations, including Enbridge Six Lifesaving Rules Program Orientation
Relied upon to keep jobsites safe and to keep supervisory staff, as well as keeping the working crews informed of any safety changes or
modifications of the scope of work, as sometimes it changes rapidly, under different, or unusual conditions.
Responsible for Weekly Safety Meeting with full crew, addressing any new, or ongoing safety issues or concerns that need to be dealt with etc
With input from Tom Nagy (Enbridge Safety) and from Somerville foreman for selecting biweekly Safety Award winner. Given to employees
who demonstrated something different than the regular. Employees who made suggestions throughout the job regarding making the site more
employee, supervisor or visitor safe. In some cases this would be additional signage at certain locations, other times it would be a simple
mention of what somebody saw at one of the dig sites, and then brought it up and voiced it during one of our safety meetings.
Responsible to have all required Enbridge paperwork / Permits signed off on and properly filed as per the Enbridge Safety Binder Index.
Safety Coordinator, Summit Pipeline Services, Enbridge Integrity Digs, Hwy 8, Dundas, ON (2012)
Responsible for all Enbridge and Summit Employee Orientations, including Enbridge Six Life Saving Rules Program Orientation
Development and responsible for ERP (Emergency Response Plan) for Enbridge Dundas Project
Relied upon to deliver 45 minute to 60 minute safety meetings on a daily basis, keeping material fresh and interactive for all employees and
sub-contractors on Enbridge Dundas Project
Solely responsible for ALL Enbridge safety requirements, including extensive paperwork relating to worker fatigue, traffic control, road and
highway closure MTO permits, safe work permits, ground disturbance permits, accident reports etc.
Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 183
Simcoe County Coordinator (2006-2011)
Responsible for overseeing and enforcing all rules and regulations pertaining to the Union and it’s collective agreements for the local’s
membership in Simcoe County, roughly 3,500 members
Managed an office staff of union representatives and regional organizers totalling up to 60-70 employees at times, responsible for making
personal performance reports for each individual on a weekly basis and then presenting and explaining the reports to the Executive Board and
Business Manager
Represented members grievance applications at the OLRB (Ontario Labour Relations Board) with an excellent track record
Sat on the Board of Trustees for the 183 Training Center (2009-2011)
Responsible for guidance, office morale, vacation approval and discipline inter-office
Assigned organizer target companies in the Simcoe County area in order to achieve collective bargaining relations and market share
Advised Legal Counsel at certification application hearings at the OLRB
Negotiated and settled disputes with construction employers and employees
Contributed in seminar planning with Workplace Harassment Consultants in order to provide education and help develop policy structure for
workplace harassment and violence (specifically Bill 168)
Researched and provided marketshare reports on both a local and regional basis
Louisbourg Pipelines (PLM Division) (2002-2006)
Ran back end of digs, coating and blasting foreman
Responsible for quality control and all coating reports and backfill information
Responsible for all purchasing of materials to do with blasting and coating.
Maintained excellent relationship with employees and union officials in Quebec
Coating and Blasting Instructor FTQ/International Training School – Laval, QC (2001-2002)
Responsible for hands-on training of 30 unionized members through Quebec Government
3. Taught SPC coating application, preparation, inspection, documentation for pipeline application.
Instructed on proper sandblast techniques, profile, preparation and instrument use.
Summit Pipeline Services (1996-2002)
General labourer on SCC (Stress Corrosion Cracking) digs for TransCanada
Coating and Blasting Technician, certified with SPC
Aided in initial introduction into Quebec with excellent ability in French
Training, Certification and Educational Background
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – Basics of Supervising Training (2012)
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – Construction Health and Safety Officer Training (2012)
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – Sector Specific Training (Construction) (2012)
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – Simulated Hazard Analysis Training (2012)
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – Joint Health and Safety Committee Certified Member (2012)
Ground Disturbance Supervisory Level II – Global (2012)
Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) Training (expires 2019)
SPC Specialty Polymer Coatings - Spray grade and Brush grade applicator certified (2015)
IEC BSO PLUS Training (2012)
Fire Extinguisher Training – Sentry Fire (2012)
St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid / CPR Level B Certified (2012)
LIUNA Train the Trainer Pipeline Safety Program (2006)
C.S.A.O. Basics of Fall Prevention (2004)
Successfully completed Labourers’ International Union of North America 10day Organizing Training Course (2004)
Bachelor of Arts French Major Spanish Minor from Lakehead University/University of Alberta (1999 – 2003)
Additional Skills
Proficient in PC, Microsoft Office, Windows, Power Point, Publisher, Illustrator, Outlook.
Knowledge of Adobe, Photoshop, Quark
Fully bilingual in French also with proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese
References:
Stephane Belanger – Construction Manager – TransCanada Pipeline – 514-823-4811
Ken Newbold – General Superintendent – Robert B. Somerville – 416-573-7569
Marvin McKay – TIR General Inspector – Enbridge Integrity Dig Program – 204-825-8216