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CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
Sonya Tonkovich is the Manager of Health, Safety and HR Operations at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). She is a Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) with more than 20 years of experience in workplace health and safety and workplace wellness.
In her current role, Sonya leads the CCOHS health, safety, wellness and sustainability framework and strategy. She is responsible for overseeing the operations of the human resources department and implements the organization’s people management policies, programs, and initiatives.
Sonya uses her experience in both the education and manufacturing industries to provide technical expertise and advice to employers, employees, and government officials on a variety of safety topics such as policy development, hazard assessment and control, workplace wellness, mental health, workplace harassment and violence, and ergonomics.
Prior to her current role at CCOHS, Sonya managed a team of occupational health and safety specialists who work in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada to provide accurate and credible COVID-19 related guidance in relation to public health, infection prevention, occupational safety, and training to a wide range of employment sectors and organizations across Canada.
Sonya received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Brock University and a Post Diploma Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from Toronto Metropolitan University.
