About Us
John A. Szymanski, B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr), CRSP, President
John has provided 25 years of environmental health and safety consulting services to various industrial, commercial and institutional clients across Canada and in the USA. In alliance with local engineering and specialty firms, Sterling EHS Consulting can also provide clients with a multi-disciplinary team service package, when required.
Professional Experience & Competencies
- Granted certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), November 2010
- Assisted in the implementation of “Workwell” health and safety audits and inspections for regulatory compliance.
- Provided advice to management on risk management strategies designed to eliminate or mitigate EHS risks, in compliance with the corporate EHS programs.
- Developed and delivered EHS-related training programs.
- Prepared and implemented EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepared and presented Asbestos Management Plans per Ontario Regulation 278/05.
- Prepared and maintained EHS-related reports, statistic and regulatory permit applications.
- Implemented and/or managed in excess of 20 designated substance surveys and chemical audits.
- Implemented and/or managed in excess of 65 asbestos/mould/indoor air quality projects.
- Implemented in excess of 60 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment projects.
- Provided site supervision and oversight of abatement subcontractors.
- Regulatory liaison with the Ministry of the Environment, Environment Canada, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), and the Ministry of Labour.
- Corporate Coordinator/Facilitator/Trainer for the International Material Data System (IMDS).
Previous Positions Held
- Senior Project Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Group, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
- Corporate Environmental Manager and Corporate IMDS Coordinator, Decoma International Corp. (Subsidiary of Magna International), Concord, Ontario
- Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Decoma Product and Process Development, Concord, Ontario
- Environmental Scientist, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, Waterloo, Ontario
- Senior Waste Management Consultant, Monenco Consultants Limited, Mississauga, Ontario
- Ontario District Manager, IEM International Environmental Materials Corp., Mississauga, Ontario
Testimonials
“I personally worked with John Szymanski on many assignments that involved the application of industrial hygiene principles, general health and safety issues, and the knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation. John always delivered quality work, and I can remember many situations where he went the extra mile to deliver a report that met the client’s needs. John has excellent communication skills - both technical and business writing skills, as well as presentation skills. John was always thorough, prompt and presented the (training) information clearly to the audience”. R.R, Principal, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
“John has worked successfully with the Grand River Conservation Authority managing our asbestos surveys at 24 Conservation Areas and 9 Dam structures. John’s involvement has also included project management of a Type 3 asbestos abatement at our Head Office complex. All projects were completed on time and within budget in a professional manner.” Steven Gemmell, Manager of Central Services, GRCA
“I have had the pleasure of working with John Szymanski during the complete abatement and demolition of a 700,000-sf. industrial facility here at Delphi Delco Automotive Systems in Kokomo, Indiana. John’s assignment was to manage the oversight of the asbestos abatement contractor, in which capacity both he and I had daily coordination between his asbestos removal activities and my demolition activities. I have found, in the past few months, that John was able to assess and problem solve during all phases of the project including conducting a more accurate asbestos survey to properly identify material for removal. John has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and was fully dedicated to his job assignment while on-site. It has definitely been a pleasure having John Szymanski work on this project”. Duane Miller, Project Manager, Morrison Knudsen Corporation
“I had the pleasure of working with John Szymanski during his employment at Stantec. John’s overall performance was excellent. His written and verbal communication skills were exceptional. When faced with difficult situations, John consistently found ways to identify and implement creative solutions. He was not afraid to take on a new challenge or additional responsibility”. J.B, Team Leader, Indoor Environments, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
