Matthew Pawluik

Safety professional experienced in supporting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard identification, emergency response planning, safety training, and incident investigation. Collaborative, adaptable, and focused on reducing risk and strengthening safety performance.

CONTRACT SAFETY ADVISOR at Blackbird Safety Consulting Inc. (2025-09 – Present)

Focus on supporting client HSE programs through practical, field-driven safety leadership that aligns with operational goals. Emphasized by strong collaboration with project teams to meet objectives. Supported by an approachable field presence and a trades-based understanding that builds trust and credibility with crews. Committed to reinforcing safe work practices and delivering consistent, reliable support that strengthens overall performance for clients.

• Provide tailored Health & Safety program development, hazard assessments, safety inspections and audit preparation services.
• NOVA Chemicals – Joffre AB - E1 Pre work & Turnaround 2026
• MPI Oilfield – Cenovus Foster Creek – Sand River Pipeline
• Polar Electric – Nisku AB – Safety Program Development
• Frontier Construction Products – Safety Program Maintenance
• Frontier Transport – Safety & Compliance Advisor / Auditing

SAFETY COORDINATOR at Frontier Construction Products / Frontier Transport / Frontier Cartridge (2022-09 – 2026-04)

• Management of the health and safety systems of all three companies
• Review and update safety policies, procedures, and manuals
• Maintain records, incident reports, training logs, and compliance documents
• Develop and implement forms in the digital safety management system
• Review and update FHA's and SWP's on an ongoing basis
• Inspect workplace environments, equipment, and practices
• Track and report on compliance with safety regulations and internal policies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies including MHSA and AMTA
• Conducting internal audits, facilitate external certifying audits
• Review and audit drivers logs for Hours-of-Service compliance
• Review dash camera footage for safety events, create corrective action and notify supervisors / management of potential hazardous behavior
• Record and report safety incidents, near misses, and hazards
• Conduct investigations and complete root cause analysis reports
• Standardize and support hazard identification and risk assessment processes
• Schedule and conduct safety training sessions and orientations
• Maintain records of employee certifications and training completion
• Conduct orientations, FLHS and site inspections with 3rd party contractors
• File WBC reports, correspond with WCB adjudicators, represent the company in WCB cases/appeals and hearings
• Represent the company in hearings that pertain to regulatory affairs and compliance violations
• Prepare and distribute safety bulletins, updates, and reports to management
• Manage safety meetings and the development of a positive safety culture
• Keep workers, management and owners up to date on new legislation
• Development and implementation of emergency response plans and drills
• Ensure emergency procedures are accessible to all employees

SAFETY COORDINATOR / PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR at Floform Countertops (2019-02 – 2022-08)

• Implementation of COR safety program for Alberta operations
• Collection and maintenance of safety documentation
• Conducting toolbox talks, site inspections and competency assessments
• Reviewing site hazard assessments
• Conducting Incident investigations
• Performing Internal COR Audits
• Maintaining employee training programs/safety certifications
• Performing facility and equipment maintenance
• Coordinating workflow between sales, production and installation

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN 3RD YEAR at Silent-Aire Manufacturing Inc. (2016-07 – 2019-02)

• Fabrication of industrial cooling equipment

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN 3RD YEAR at Techmation Electric & Controls Ltd. (2015-10 – 2016-07)

• Mod Yard construction – Oilfield and processing plant equipment

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN 3RD YEAR at Odesco Electrical (2013-03 – 2015-10)

• Mod Construction - Oilfield buildings
• Site Construction – CNRL / SUNCOR
• Field Service

OWNER / OPERATOR at Maple Tree Millworks Ltd. (2011 – 2013)

COUNTERTOP / CABINET SHOP FABRICATION & INSTALL at Classic Woodcrafting Ltd. (2004 – 2011)

RESIDENTIAL FRAMER at Roan Construction (2002 – 2004)

PILOT PLANT TEAM LEADER at Alberta Research Council, Forest Products Unit (1998 – 2002)

FORESTRY – FIRE DISPATCH at Alberta Forest Service – Regional Headquarters (1996 – 1997)

Graduate in Forest Technology Program – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Electrical Apprenticeship Program – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology