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“I believe that safety systems should be designed to add value to businesses, and this can only be achieved by prioritizing the safety and well-being of people. I recognize that many business systems can often become bogged down with unnecessary red tape and to-do items that may not necessarily result in a safer workplace”
Jacquelyn Oduro,
Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA)
Jacquelyn Oduro is the safety program director at the Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. S2SA is Manitoba’s safety association for the sales and service industries. She has built an impressive career in the health and safety industry over the past 15 years. Although her career journey took an unconventional path, she has demonstrated unwavering determination and a strong commitment to workplace safety. As a business-minded professional, she has excelled in a multitude of sectors and now aims to make a lasting impact by prioritizing safety and well-being in the workplace.
Education and professional affiliations
Jac (as she is often called by her colleagues) holds a university degree from the University of Manitoba and a diploma in occupational safety and health from Red River College. She is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and a Canadian Health and Safety Consultant. She serves as the education chair for the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) board.
Jac’s career journey was not a linear one. She started a family earlier in life, delaying her career plans. Nevertheless, she was resolute in catching up and acquiring the necessary experience. Balancing family life, work, and education, she absorbed every bit of knowledge she could and gained her CRSP designation through diligent efforts.
“Through hard work, I was able to gain my CRSP designation by taking a high volume of night classes in a short amount of time. I worked relentlessly, and my hunger for knowledge and experience paved the way for some great opportunities,” she says.
Professional achievements and pursuits
With over 15 years of experience in health and safety, Jac has established herself as a trusted consultant in various industries, including motor vehicle, service, property management, manufacturing, and construction. Her passion for workplace safety, combined with her humanistic and business-minded approach, enables her to develop customized safety solutions that add value to businesses while ensuring employee well-being. She also co-runs a successful real estate business, The Hinterlands Creative Suites, with her husband.
Human-centric and business-minded approach to workplace safety
“One of my strongest professional qualities is my passion for workplace safety, which I approach from a humanistic and business-minded perspective,” she says.
301-1780 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B3
204 779 8296
joduro@s2sa.ca
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Jacquelyn Oduro
Safety Program Director
Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA)
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
2007–2010
2010–2017
Present
2012–2019
2019–present
Safety Practitioner at Crushrite Concrete
2007–
2010
2010–2013: Safety Professional at 1Life Workplace Safety Solutions
2013–2017: Manager of Safety Consulting Services at 1Life Workplace Safety Solutions
2017: Director of Safety Consulting Services at 1Life Workplace Safety Solutions
2010–
2017
Senior Safety Advisor at Sales and Service Safety Association since 2017 - 2019
Safety Program Director at Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA) since 2019
Present
Safety Manager at Tridon Communications
2012–
2019
Founder and Consultant at Transmit Safety
2019–
present
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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Jac adds, “I believe that safety systems should be designed to add value to businesses, and this can only be achieved by prioritizing the safety and well-being of people. I recognize that many business systems can often become bogged down with unnecessary red tape and to-do items that may not necessarily result in a safer workplace. Instead, I strive to closely work with businesses to identify better and more meaningful ways to keep their employees safe while also adding value to their operations. My approach is not just about complying with regulations and meeting safety standards, but about truly understanding the unique needs and challenges of each business and its employees. I strive to put myself in the shoes of business owners and, through open communication and collaboration, seek to develop customized safety solutions that work for everyone involved.”
Her desire is to work with businesses as a testament to making a positive impact on the lives of others. And she believes that her passion for workplace safety and ability to approach it from a human and business perspective help distinguish her in the safety sector.
Future aspirations
Currently focused on injury and damage prevention in the workplace, Jac believes her most significant accomplishments lie ahead. Her dedication to workplace safety and her unique approach set her apart in the safety sector. She seeks to create a lasting positive impact on the lives of others by working closely with businesses to develop tailored safety solutions that benefit all stakeholders.