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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
Jody Young is the president and CEO of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), bringing over 30 years of experience in health and safety across both the public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as assistant deputy minister in the employment and training division of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. In this capacity, she provided strategic direction for the transformation of employment services in Ontario.
Prior to this, Young was assistant deputy minister for fair, safe, and healthy workplaces in both Ontario and Alberta. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong ability to lead large teams, manage transfer payment arrangements, and drive organizational change. Known for her participative and inclusive leadership style, she combines a deep sectoral understanding with strong technical expertise.
A Canadian Registered Safety Professional, Young holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Executive Coach through Royal Roads University.
5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga
1877 4949 777
jody.young@wsps.ca
linkedin.com/in/jody-young-crsp
wsps.ca
Jody Young
President and Chief Executive Officer
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
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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
1992–1999
1999–2005
2005–2011
2011–2022
2022–present
1992–1993: Environmental Education Officer, Water Corporation, Sydney, Australia
1994–1995: Research and Development Assistant, UNDP, Copenhagen, Denmark
1995–1997: Manager, Environment and Safety, Washington Mills, Ontario
1997–1999: Health and Safety Coordinator, Walker Industries Holdings, Ontario
1992–
1999
1999–2004: Industrial Health and Safety Inspector, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
2004–2005: Regional Program Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
1999–
2005
2005–2010: Industrial and Specialized Services Manager, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
2010–2011: Associate Director, Occupational Health and Safety Branch, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
2005–
2011
2011–2018: Regional Director, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
2018–2020: Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labour and Immigration, Government of Alberta
2020–2022: Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
2011–
2022
President and CEO, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
2022–
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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