Fire and Explosion Investigator/Fuels Specialist
OCI Group
Ottawa, ON
May 2025 – Present
Forensic Investigator
CEP Forensic
Ottawa, ON
2022 – 2025
- Conducted investigations to determine the origin and cause of fire and explosions for properties, equipment and vehicles
- Gathering findings, analysing and report writing
- Interview witnesses and collaborate with other involved parties
Regional Supervisor
Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)
Toronto, ON
2015 – 2022
- Managed a team of inspectors in the Fuels Safety Division
- Undertook statutory director responsibilities and decision-making
- Responsible for investigations in the Ottawa and Northern regions of Ontario
Vice-Chair
Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA)
Vaughan, ON
2016 – 2021
- Leadership role on the board of directors
Fuels Safety Inspector
Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)
Toronto, ON
2005 – 2015
- Provided safety management services
- Inspected incidents involving fuels
- Gave public presentations to industry stakeholders
- Maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement agencies, fire services, and government agencies
Commercial and Industrial Service Technician
Baxtec Mechanical Services
Ottawa, ON
2002 – 2005
- Worked with commercial and industrial heating and air conditioning units
- Worked with electronic and pneumatic building automation systems
Instructor
La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, ON
2001 – 2005
- Taught the TSSA Gas Fitter 1 curriculum
- Installed and serviced the vehicle refueling stations
- Worked with commercial and industrial heating units
Service Manager
Ultimate Combustion Services
Ottawa, ON
2001 – 2002
- Install and service vehicle refueling stations
- Work with commercial and industrial heating
- Work with electronic and pneumatic building automation systems
Service Manager
Ultimate Combustion Services
Ottawa, ON
1999 – 2001
- Manage a team of 15 service technicians
- Oversee natural gas utility work
- Supervise field investigations
Service Manager
MKG Heating and Cooling
Ottawa, ON
1991 – 1999
- Taught the TSSA Gas Fitter 1 curriculum
- Perform residential furnace maintenance
- Work on residential and commercial natural gas equipment
- Manage over 25 service technicians
- Assist with field investigations involving the TSSA
HVAC Technician
Ultimate Combustion Services
Ottawa, ON
1987 – 1990
- Maintain the college building heating and air conditioning systems
- Use electronic interface devices
