Overview
There are 12 Certifying Partners authorized to administer the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program to Alberta employers. Choose a Certifying Partner that has the right fit for your company and industry.
When choosing a Certifying Partner, you should consider the following:
- which Certifying Partner best fits your company and industry
- where they offer training
- availability of training
- safety services offered
- cost of training and services
List of Certifying Partners
| Certifying Partner | Industry Sector | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP) | All industries | Jodi Stoddart, Executive Director Phone: 403-223-9008 |
| Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) * | All construction industries | Tammy Hawkins, Chief Operations Officer Phone: 780-453-3311 |
| Alberta Food Processors Association |
|
Ed DeGroot Director, Workplace Health & Safety Phone: 403-201-3657 |
| Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) |
|
Carola von Sass Director, Health, Safety and Transportation Phone: 780-452-2841 |
| Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) * |
|
Erik Sherman, Director, Injury Reduction and Training Phone: 780-298-6194 |
| Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) * |
|
Shannon Thomas, Northern Regional Manager Phone: 780-417-3900 |
| Alberta Safety Council (ASC) | All industries | Linda Knowles Program Director – COR/Workplace Phone: 780-462-7300 |
| Continuing Care Safety Association * | Private and public long-term care facilities | Dana Loeppky, Executive Director Phone: 780-433-5330 |
| Energy Safety Canada * | All forms of petroleum industries |
Juliet Goodwin, Manager Safety Audits and Certifications, 403-516-8040 |
| Manufacturers’ Health & Safety Association (MHSA) * | All forms of:
|
Mike Bett, Executive Director Phone: 403-279-5555 Toll Free: 1-888-249-2002 Edmonton: 780-428-1006 |
| Public Service Commission |
|
Hayes Beatty, Manager, Workplace Health and Safety Phone: 780-408-8487 |
| Western Wood Truss Association of Alberta |
|
Dave Pasolli, Executive Officer Phone: 403-279-3385 |
*These associations are funded through a levy on employers’ WCB premiums. All other associations operate on a fee–for–service basis.
Changing your Certified Partner
If you want to change your Certifying Partner:
- Contact the Certifying Partner you wish to use to see if they will accept you as a member.
- Ask the new Certifying Partner if you will need to conduct a new audit or take some of their training.
- Notify both your existing and new Certifying Partner in writing, and send a copy to Partnership in Injury Prevention and the WCB.
Contact
To connect with the Certificate of Recognition program:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-415-8690 (in Alberta)
Toll free: 1-866-415-8690
Email: whs@gov.ab.ca