Ontario Mine Rescue Advisory Committee
The WSN Ontario Mine Rescue Advisory Committee provides advice and guidance. The committee meets four times a year and is comprised of industry volunteers with experience and expertise in mine rescue.
Mandate:
The Ontario Mine Rescue Advisory Committee promotes the continual improvement of emergency preparedness of Ontario mines by:
- Providing advice and recommendations on the content of mine rescue training programs;
- Providing advice and making recommendations regarding mine rescue emergency equipment requirements;
- Identifying and recommending research projects; and
- Recommending changes to the mine rescue handbook.
Projects and Issues:
- Mine rescue in expansive mining
- Continued focus on competency-based training
- Continued focus on standardized training
Members:
Advisory Committee Chair:
Iain McKillip, Glencore Kidd Operations
Active Mine Rescue Volunteers' Representative:
Vice chair Andre Lefebvre, Glencore, Sudbury INO, Fraser Mine
Timmins District Industry Representative:
Dana Backer, Pan American Silver
Algoma District Industry Representative:
Kyle Luce, Barrick, Hemlo Mine
Kirkland Lake District Industry Representative:
Justin Arsenault, Agnico Eagle, Detour Lake Mine
Onaping District Industry Representative:
Brad Bastien, Glencore Sudbury INO, Fraser Mine
Red Lake District Industry Representative:
Jason St. Onge, New Gold, Rainy River Mine
Southern District Industry Representative:
Dennis Hogan, Compass Minerals, Goderich Mine
Sudbury District Industry Representative:
Greg MacMillan, Vale Canada Ltd.
Thunder Bay District Industry Representative:
Devin Jackson, Impala Canada, Lac Des Iles Mine
Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association Industry Representative:
Jamie Mortson, McIntyre & Associates
Government Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Representative:
Shaun Carter
Mine Rescue Officer Representative:
Jason Leger, Timmins District Mine Rescue Officer
WSN Liaison:
Shawn Rideout, Chief Mine Rescue Officer