Overview
Function
The Safety Advisory Committee shall make recommendations respecting amendments to the Safety Act and regulations as may be required or desirable in the interests of occupational health and safety.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission
Authority
Safety Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Safety Advisory Committee is composed of the Chief Safety Officer; three members representing the interests of the workers; three members representing the interests of the employers; and such other members the Minister considers advisable to appoint.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates on the Committee.
Chairperson
The Chief Safety Officer is the Chairperson of the Safety Advisory Committee.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
The Act is silent on quorum requirements.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission under section 26(1) of the Safety Act.
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term not exceeding three years as fixed in the appointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Chairperson shall convene a meeting:
- when he or she considers it necessary;
- within one year after the coming into force of this section;
- within one year after the last meeting.
Remuneration
Members shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.
Category - Advisory
Chairperson - up to $300 per day
Member - up to $250 per day
Chair and members – 50% per half-day (i.e., 3.5 hours or less), for work on board business for each day of meetings
Other Considerations
The Chairperson may retain any professional or technical advisors necessary.
Current Membership
Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
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1. Chair (Chief Safety Officer) |
Cary Ingram | 2021-02-18 | Indeterminate | n/a | ||
2. Member (Worker Representative) |
Gary McBride | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 2nd term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
3. Member (Worker Representative) |
John Vander Velde | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 2nd term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
4. Member (Worker Representative) |
Allen Green | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
5. Member (Employer Representative) |
Emeka Uche | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
6. Member (Employer Representative) |
Chika Wosu | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
7. Member (Employer Representative) |
David Okoronkwo | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
8. Member (Other) |
Uche Iwuji | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
9. Member (Other) |
Corrina Gagnier | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
10. Member (Other) |
Corey Kinsey | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 2nd term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission | |
11. Member (Worker Representative) |
Sheena Jensen | 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-29 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission |