Kristi McArthur

Strategic Health & Safety leader with 8+ years of experience driving enterprise safety programs, governance, and risk reduction across construction and transportation sectors. Expert in aligning safety systems with IHSA COR™, while integrating psychological safety and well-being into organizational culture. Trusted advisor to leadership, known for implementing data-driven, prevention-focused strategies that improve safety performance, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen workforce engagement.

Health & Safety Manager at Curbside Construction Ltd. & Gregor Siteworks (2024-01 – Present)

Lead enterprise safety programs, compliance, and risk management. Reduced high-risk deficiencies by ~30%. Advise leadership and manage incident investigations. Deliver training to 100+ employees annually.

• Serve as senior safety advisor to leadership, influencing strategy, policy, and operational decision-making.
• Lead development and oversight of enterprise health & safety policies, programs, and governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities and external partners, managing inspections, compliance matters, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive incident prevention and investigation programs, applying root cause analysis and systems-based thinking to eliminate underlying risks.
• Identify physical, psychological, and systemic hazards, implementing proactive controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead Joint Health & Safety Committees, fostering collaboration, engagement, and shared accountability.
• Design and deliver training programs and safety communications, strengthening organizational safety culture.
• Develop reports and insights for senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and performance improvement.

Corporate Health & Safety Advisor at 407 ETR (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Managed OHSMS aligned with IHSA COR™. Increased training compliance to 98%+. Built KPI dashboards and led incident investigations.

• Supported development and maintenance of an OHS management system aligned with COR™ standards.
• Managed enterprise risk registries, including occupational and workplace violence risks.
• Developed and reported on KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for leadership.
• Led incident investigations, WSIB claims management, and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinated Joint Health & Safety and Wellness Committees, promoting employee engagement and well-being initiatives.
• Centralized training programs and compliance tracking across multiple business units.
• Conducted audits and inspections, ensuring timely corrective action and continuous improvement.

Health & Safety Coordinator at Bothwell-Accurate (2015-01 – 2022-12)

Maintained COR™ certification and safety programs. Contributed to 2.5M LTI-free hours.

• Developed and maintained a corporate safety management system, achieving and sustaining COR™ certification.
• Acted as key liaison with regulatory authorities, including Ministry of Labour and WSIB.
• Led incident investigations and trend analysis, implementing corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Built a hazard identification and risk control database, improving consistency across operations.
• Designed and delivered company-wide safety training programs and materials.
• Supported safety culture initiatives contributing to award-winning performance.