Gail Brownlee
About Gail Brownlee
Gail Brownlee serves as the OHS Program Management Officer for the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in civil engineering technology and disaster health management, she has extensive experience in occupational health and safety, project management, and emergency management.
Work at Government of Canada
Gail Brownlee has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2019, serving as an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program Management Officer. In this role, she focuses on enhancing workplace safety protocols and policies. Additionally, she has worked as a Human Resources Program Management Advisor within the same organization for five years. Her responsibilities include team building initiatives and serving as a subject matter expert on Bill C-65, which addresses workplace harassment and violence.
Education and Expertise
Gail Brownlee has a diverse educational background. She studied Civil Engineering Technology at NBCC Moncton from 1985 to 1987. She also holds a Certificate of Completion in Disaster Health Management from Dalhousie University, obtained in 2012. Further, she earned an Associate of Arts in English Language and Literature from Crandall University. Her expertise extends to emergency management, where she has contributed to the development and implementation of safety protocols at the national level.
Background
Prior to her current roles, Gail Brownlee held various positions in the field of health and safety. She worked as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer at the Canada Revenue Agency from 2016 to 2019. Before that, she served as a Liaison Officer for the Canadian Red Cross in 2016 and as an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator at Irving Oil from 2013 to 2015. Her experience also includes a long tenure as a Project Manager at Apex Industries Inc. from 1995 to 2012.
Professional Involvement
Gail Brownlee has been actively involved in professional organizations related to safety engineering. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering from 2013 to 2019. Her participation in these organizations reflects her commitment to advancing safety standards and practices within the industry.
Certifications and Training
Gail Brownlee has pursued various certifications to enhance her professional qualifications. She completed a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of New Brunswick, which she obtained between 2012 and 2019. Additionally, she earned a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Saint Mary's University in 2006. These credentials support her roles in program management and occupational health and safety.