Many organizations recognize the importance of psychological health and safety but aren’t sure where to begin. In this engaging and practical keynote, Jay Lamont cuts through the complexity, helping organizations move from good intentions to meaningful action without starting from scratch. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of psychological health and safety, renewed confidence and practical first steps they can take to create healthier, safer and more connected workplaces.

Presenter:

Jay Lamont, M.A. (Leadership), P.Kin, CEP

Presenter:

Riley Rice, COHS, Harvest Meats

Born and raised in Yorkton, Riley completed the Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Regina. He has worked in the safety profession for approximately 10 years, including four years with Harvest Meats.

Riley is passionate about creating safer workplaces and helping injured workers return to meaningful work as part of their recovery. He believes that providing appropriate return-to-work opportunities not only helps people heal faster, but also enables them to remain active and engaged in the workforce.

Outside of his professional career, he enjoys spending time with family, coaching his stepson’s baseball team, hunting and spending time at the lake whenever he can. Whether it’s on the ball diamond or out trying to catch the occasional walleye, Riley values the opportunity to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

Auditing differently is the pilot initiative to explore a more field-focused and risk-based approach to auditing. The pilot prioritizes worksite observation, worker engagement and the verification of critical controls for serious hazards, using those insights to guide a deeper investigation of the organization’s safety management system. The goal is to provide more meaningful assurance, better learning opportunities and greater value for participating employers.

Presenter:

Korie Grannum, CRSP, NCSO

Occupational Health and Safety Leader, Energy Safety Canada

Korie Grannum is a safety and risk management leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing safety performance across the energy, industrial and construction sectors. As program manager with Energy Safety Canada, she leads strategic initiatives focused on audit system modernization, stakeholder engagement and industry-wide safety improvement. Korie is recognized for her expertise in safety culture transformation, contractor risk management and human and organizational performance, helping organizations bridge the gap between safety systems and operational execution. Drawing on leadership experience in both union and nonunionized environments and major energy operators, she is passionate about developing practical solutions that enhance organizational resilience, strengthen workforce engagement and improve business performance through effective risk management and continuous learning.