Wally Myers
About Wally Myers
Wally Myers is a Program Lead at the First Nations Health Authority in Vancouver, Canada, with a background in health and safety across various industries. He has held multiple positions, including Health and Safety Specialist and Safety Officer, and has a formal education in Occupational Safety and Health Technology from BCIT.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Wally Myers has been serving as a Program Lead at the First Nations Health Authority since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various health programs aimed at improving health outcomes for First Nations communities in the Vancouver area. His work focuses on integrating health services and ensuring culturally relevant practices are implemented within the programs.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Wally Myers held several roles in various organizations. He worked at F & M Installations Ltd as a Health and Safety Specialist from 2014 to 2015 in Nanaimo, BC. He also served as an EHS Summer Student at Kinder Morgan in 2013 for two months in Calgary. His experience includes five years in terminal operations at BC Ferries from 2007 to 2012 and three years as a crush plant operator at Lehigh Hanson from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as a Safety Officer at Seaspan ULC from 2017 to 2018 and as an HSE Advisor at Black & McDonald Limited from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Wally Myers has a background in Occupational Safety and Health Technology, having studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) from 2012 to 2014. He also attended Camosun College, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in health and safety. His educational background complements his extensive experience in various safety and health roles across different industries.
Career Development
Wally Myers has developed a diverse career in health and safety across multiple sectors. His journey began as a crush plant operator and progressed through various roles, including terminal operations and safety officer positions. This progression reflects his commitment to enhancing safety standards and practices within the organizations he has worked for, culminating in his current leadership role at the First Nations Health Authority.