Cathy Chandler Toronto Consultant

Cathy Chandler

Consultant | Paralegal | Labour, Employment & Human Rights
Canadian employers should all be armed with practical knowledge to identify, assess and control workplace hazards, and to effectively implement their organization's OHS management system
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
Contact
Business +1 416 868 7812
Email cchandler@fasken.com
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Overview

With extensive experience in occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation law, Cathy Chandler provides consulting, training and litigation support for employers, organizations and industry associations across Canada.

An experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant, Cathy conducts seminars for clients on how to practically comply with OHS and worker’s compensation legislation. She is also frequently sought out to perform gap analysis audits to determine a client’s legal compliance with OHS legislation.

In the area of OHS and workers' compensation claims management, she develops workplace policies, procedures and training programs for clients.

Prior to joining the firm, Cathy worked in industry for 10 years managing health and safety strategies, practices and programs for manufacturing and health care organizations.

Related Solutions

Practices

Client Work

  • The Sarjeant Company Limited completes acquisition of Northern Ontario assets from Superior Propane, [Deal - The Sarjeant Company Limited], Leading Canadian construction and energy solutions provider acquires Northern Ontario assets from Canada’s largest propane distributor.
  • Stephenson’s Rental Services., [Case - Confidential Client]
Deal Advised The Sarjeant Company Limited The Sarjeant Company Limited completes acquisition of Northern Ontario assets from Superior Propane Leading Canadian construction and energy solutions provider acquires Northern Ontario assets from Canada’s largest propane distributor. Read more
Case Represented Confidential Client Stephenson’s Rental Services. Read more

Career & Education

Education

  • MIRHR University of Toronto
  • BSc (Hons), Occupational Health and Safety Ryerson University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Human Resources Professionals Association 2022 to present
  • Guest Columnist Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine 2019 to present
  • Member Law Society of Upper Canada 2008 to present
  • Member Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals 2003 to present

Knowledge

  • Harassment Investigation Protocols Under Scrutiny, 7/28/2022
  • Raising Health And Safety Concern Real Motivation For Terminating Worker For “Poor Fit” During Probationary Period, 1/27/2022
  • “Be A Bit Fluffier”: Human Rights Tribunal Finds Gender Bias Tainted Decisions Involving Female Leader, 7/28/2021
Harassment Investigation Protocols Under Scrutiny Harassment Investigation Protocols Under Scrutiny The British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed a worker’s appeal and confirmed that an employer had complied with its obligations at law and under its policy. Read more
Raising Health And Safety Concern Real Motivation For Terminating Worker For “Poor Fit” During Probationary Period Read more
man and woman discussing items on computer tablet Bulletin “Be A Bit Fluffier”: Human Rights Tribunal Finds Gender Bias Tainted Decisions Involving Female Leader A recent human rights case reminds employers of the risk and negative impacts of unconscious gender bias on female leaders. Read more

Events

  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Part 2, 3/18/2025
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification - Part 1, 9/24/2024
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Part 1, 5/7/2024
Health and Safety Upcoming Paid Training | In-Person Seminar Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Part 2 This 2 day course is the first of two steps in becoming a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member. In Ontario, JHSCs are required, by law, to have at least two (2) certified members. location location Toronto, ON Fasken Toronto About the event
Paid Training | In-Person Seminar Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification - Part 1 About the event
Health and Safety Paid Training | In-Person Seminar Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Part 1 This three day course is the first of two steps in becoming a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member. In Ontario, JHSCs are required, by law, to have at least two (2) certified members. location location Toronto, ON About the event

Publications

  • Mandatory vaccination policies: Are they a reasonable health and safety precaution?, 8/26/2021
  • Creative sentencing for OHS offences, 5/3/2021
  • Risk assessment and workplace harassment, 1/7/2021
Article, Author Mandatory vaccination policies: Are they a reasonable health and safety precaution? Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine Read more
Article, Author Creative sentencing for OHS offences Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine Read more
Article, Author Risk assessment and workplace harassment Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine Read more

Speaking Engagements

  • Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence: An International Perspective
  • Confined Spaces and Due Diligence: Complying with the Ministry of Labour Regulations
  • Ontario Due Diligence and Enforcement Trends
Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence: An International Perspective CSSE Annual Conference location location Calgary
Confined Spaces and Due Diligence: Complying with the Ministry of Labour Regulations IAPA Annual Conference and Tradeshow location location Toronto
Ontario Due Diligence and Enforcement Trends Ontario Hospital Association location location Toronto