City of Barrie
Karen Cooper, CRSP, has extensive experience in occupational health and safety, currently serving as the Manager of Health and Safety for the City of Barrie since October 2006. In this role, responsibilities include managing disability management, WSIB, and compliance training for fleet and mobile equipment. Previously, Karen held the position of Senior Health and Safety Advisor, providing expertise for all municipal operations related to health and safety. Prior to joining the City of Barrie, experience includes the role of HS Advisor at Bombardier Transportation from 2001 to 2006 and HSE Coordinator at IPEX from 1999 to 2001. Karen's educational background includes two degrees from Humber College in Safety Engineering Technology and Safety Engineering, with a focus on Occupational Health and Safety and Architecture, completed between 1993 and 1998.