Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA)

Ready to start your year with renewed energy and focus? Join us for our upcoming webinar, Finding Your Charge, where Ember Experience's Jesse Adams (MSc), Olivia Stibbe, and a special guest will guide you in uncovering the personal motivations that drive and inspire you. Learn strategies to align your work with what truly energizes you! Save the date: January 21 at 10am MT Register now: https://lnkd.in/gNZASC-j #WebinarSeries #MentalHealth #WorkplaceMentalHealth

Choosing the right footwear for the job is important. Having one with a design that will minimize slips, trips and falls helps prevent injuries. Learn how to put your best foot forward by learning about common footwear-related hazards in the workplace with this video from the Government of Alberta.

With the year coming to an end, we are filled with gratitude for our partners, members, and collaborators. As we head into our holiday break, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, happy, healthy, and joyful holiday season. Please note that our Calgary and Sherwood Park offices will be closed from December 24 - 26. Normal operations will resume December 27. Happy Holidays from AMHSA!

A few weeks ago, we hosted the first 2024 AMHSA Hybrid Conference and Tradeshow. This year's agenda featured 9 breakout sessions and a roundtable, with topics ranging from discussions on current health and safety issues, to actionable takeaways and insights. AMHSA would like to thank this year's sponsors for their generous support: Bennett Jones, Alberta Municipalities | Strength in Members, Novara Human Capital Solutions, BIS Safety Software, and Opening Minds | Changer les mentalités. We would also like to highlight our speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise: Cassie Apostolidis, Jeff Simpson MBA, CPHR, Jesse Adams (MSc), Stuart Taylor, Tyler Gandam, Keith Dobson, Melissa MacDonald, Charlene Eggli, Evan Oikawa, Jennifer A. Miller, K.C., Matthew Wiley, Michelle Mattie, and Rob Feagan. To everyone who attended, either as a sponsor, vendor, speaker, or delegate, we appreciate your support. Hope to see you at our next event in 2025!

As 2024 wraps up, AMHSA and Ember Experience want to take a moment to thank our amazing guests and audience members for making the first three sessions of Season 4 of the Intentional Shift Webinar Series so special. So far, we explored: • Fostering a Psychologically Safe Workplace • Kindness as a Business Tool • Fostering Meaningful Work A special shoutout to our incredible guests: Lilian Riad-Allen, Jordan Friesen, Shandy McLean, Nicole Stibbe, and Eleanor McIntosh — your insights and expertise have been invaluable. And to our audience, thank you for showing up, engaging, and driving these important conversations forward. We’re looking forward to continuing these discussions in the new year. Until then, wishing everyone a happy and fulfilling holiday season!

Learn more about musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace, with this resource provided by the Government of Alberta. This video provides employers and workers with information about using inspections to help reduce injuries to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. #AlbertaOHS #MSI #MSD

Final countdown! Only a few days left to register for our free webinar on Fostering Meaningful Work, in partnership with Ember Experience. Nicole Stibbe and Eleanor McIntosh will uncover strategies for purpose-driven employee engagement. Don’t miss out—sign up now! https://lnkd.in/gVnMCVyb

Meet our incredible speakers for Session 3 of The Intentional Shift Webinar Series: Fostering Meaningful Work! Nicole Stibbe and Eleanor Mcintosh bring expertise in employee engagement and leadership. Together with Ember Experience, they’ll share insights on aligning values and purpose at work. Don’t miss out! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/ghi-X5tZ Nicole Stibbe is the Principal and Founder of Soulwork Alliance Ltd, an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy based in Toronto.  With over 25 years in the corporate space as a leader, mentor, trainer and strategic advisor to organizations of all sizes, Nicole challenges companies to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most – developing a culture of belonging and wellbeing so employees can thrive. Eleanor McIntosh has been a positive influence in the field of education for over 20 years. Eleanor began her career in education as a language teacher (A.L.T.) with the J.E.T. Program in the small suburban community Kani City, Japan. Eleanor has supported the transition of internationally trained teachers seeking positions in Canadian schools in a jointly funded program between the Ontario College of Teachers and United Way of Toronto. Eleanor has developed her leadership skills in the various roles she has held including Vice Principal, Principal, Education Officer, and currently as a Superintendent of Education with the Halton District School Board. She holds a Master’s degree in mEducational Leadership and Administration and undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Kinesiology. She is a passionate advocate for youth and community.

Join us and Ember Experience for our 3rd session of The Intentional Shift Webinar Series on December 12: Fostering Meaningful Work. Together, we’ll explore how aligning values with employee engagement can transform your workplace. Ready to elevate your team and unlock fulfillment at work? Register now and stay tuned for more details! https://lnkd.in/gMrxdjyr

Learn more about musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace, with this resource provided by the Government of Alberta. This video provides employers and workers with information about using ergonomics to reduce injuries to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. #AlbertaOHS #MSI #MSD