Robert (Mike) Windsor
ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
AGDDE (Advanced Graduate Diploma in Distance Education – Adult Education/System
Analysis/ Technology), Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB.
B.Sc. (Mathematics), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL.
B.Ed. (Secondary), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL.
John Maxwell Leadership Team, (Orlando, FL) Certified Leadership Coaching, Speaking,
Training.
Construction Safety Officer, Alberta Construction Safety Assoc., Edmonton AB, in progress.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Training Coordinator – KIEWIT KVAERNER CONTRACTORS (KKC-Bull Arm)
Bull Arm, NL, Mar 2013 – Dec 2014
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Develop and deliver courses for Kiewit Kvaerner Contractors (KKC).
Lead the development and delivery of the Hebron Supervisor Leadership Academy
(HSLA).
Developed and delivered leadership training (coaching) to Hebron’s sub-contractors.
Develop HSLA calendar.
Deliver training-the-trainer assistance to the presenters of HSLA modules.
Liaise with other KKC departments (HR/Benefits/Safety) to assist in course
development/delivery.
Liaise with subcontractors to optimize their training resources.
Liaise with Kiewit (Eastern Canada) to develop/deliver district–wide courses.
Assist the design and delivery of Hebron Site Orientation, Vendor Orientation, and other
assign site-related courses.
Develop and deliver/facilitate courses for Hebron HR/Benefits.
Evaluate and coordinate external training vendors.
Manager – Learning & Development (Eastern Canada)
Kiewit, Milton, ON, Sept 2012 – Mar 2013 (transferred to KKC-Bull Arm)
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Develop Training program for Kiewit (Easter Canada).
Provided On-line training for Professional Development.
Edited quarterly Kiewit (Eastern Canada) publication.
Develop/Acquire/Facilitated Professional Development courses for live/webinar delivery
across Eastern Canada.
Managed the Learning & Development Staff.
Liaise with Kiewit Corporate Learning (Omaha) to leverage resources.
Develop Learning calendar.
Encouraged personnel to reach Professional Development milestones.
Assist personnel in registration for training.
Evaluate and coordinate external training venders.
Track training compliance.
Manager of Community Relations (Oil Sands)
Suncor Energy, Fort McMurray, AB Jan 2012 – Aug 2012 (Retired)
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Deliver messaging to key audiences interested in and engaged in the oil sands
debate/discussion primarily through tours, events and other avenues.
Develop and lead, in cooperation with Corporate Reputation, Government Relations,
Investor Relations and other relevant departments, on-the-ground communication tools
and activities that effectively influence reputation and educate strategic stakeholders
Oil Sands, In Situ and Fort McMurray presentations, events, and tours that effectively
deliver relevant messaging
Lead appropriate tactical implementation of tools, technology, security, and safety
processes
Develop key messaging to clearly and concisely communicate to various audiences and
audience needs that align to Corporate Reputation and Brand strategies
Audience identification, audience needs identification, and potential magnitude of
influence on Suncor’s business or reputation
Develop and implement tools to measure effectiveness of tools and messaging in their
ability to positively influence Suncor’s business strategy and oil sands reputation
Develop and coordinate tour and community relations strategy with Director
Internally, build relationships and commitment from business leaders and subject matter
experts at various levels to support the delivery of messages that further Suncor’s
business strategy, or positively influence Suncor’s reputation – including the appropriate
time commitments required for on-site and community relations activities
Develop and implement comprehensive training for business leaders and subject matter
experts to effectively deliver messaging
Externally, actively engage and develop working relationships with industry partners and
provincial government to understand industry activity, influence where appropriate, and
support requirements for cross-business communication events and activities
Manage Suncor’s local Community Investment Strategy and its alignment to Suncor’s
business strategy, and reputation
Major Projects – Leadership Training Specialist
Suncor Energy, Fort McMurray, AB Oct 2008 – Dec 2011
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Develop EH&S Training program for Suncor’s Major Projects.
Complete Gap Analysis Report on MP EH&S Training needs.
Evaluate and refine EH&S Major Projects Training Matrix.
Develop/Acquire EH&S courses for Training Matrix.
Construct/Adapt courses for web-based delivery using Lectura.
Place new EH&S courses in Suncor’s Learning Solutions (LSO).
Construct Development Plans from Training Matrix.
Supervise the MP EH&S Training Staff.
Liaise with corporate Learning & Competency to leverage resources.
Assign Development Plans to individuals.
Develop MP EH&S Training calendar.
Assist MP personnel in registration for EH&S training.
Evaluate and coordinate external training vendors.
Track EH&S training compliance.
Process Engineering Training Coordinator
Suncor Energy, Fort McMurray, AB Feb 2007 – Sept 2008
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Process Engineering Management Team member.
Assist in the development of Professional Development Plans.
Research, develop and initiate engagement and retention strategies.
Initiate and coordinate Mentoring Program
Develop and conduct engineering non-technical training.
Coach/Develop “People Skills” among Process Engineering.
Develop and conduct Onboarding procedures including Orientations.
Facilitate offsite vendor technical training.
Coordinate and encourage self-directed internal training via SAP.
Assist in Behavioural Based interviewing.
Liaise with post-secondary engineering schools (Co-op).
Liaise with APEGA to expedite and encourage non-member participation.
Co-chair working groups on Communication, Working Conditions and Development.
Engineering Conference committee member.
EH&S Learning Unit Verifier/Assessor.
Manage & track safety certification and compliance.
Registered Apprentice Program Coordinator/Career Counsellor
Edwin Parr Composite School, Athabasca, AB Sept 1999 – Feb 2007
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Counsel/Guide students in the following areas: career, post-secondary education,
personal (values, behavioral, substance abuse, depression, self-esteem and family
relationships), and academic (course selection, credits, study habits).
Coordinating Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), Health Internship, Hospitality
Industry Initiative, Aboriginal, Distance Education and Career Connections.
Conducting on-site safety inspections and evaluations of training for RAP students.
Delivering safety awareness training sessions to staff and apprentices/students.
Develop Distance Education Course – Psychology.
Coordinating career events with the Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA).
Liaise with Post-secondary institutes exploring options for apprentices/students.
Developing partnerships with local businesses.
Connecting apprentices/students, staff and parents with appropriate resources.
Instructor/Trainer
Kayas Cultural College, Little Red River Cree Nation, AB Oct 1998 – June 1999
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Facilitated Safety training for students in co-operation with SAIT.
Counsel/Guide Adult Learners in career/academic development opportunities.
Instructed Adult Learners in Mathematics, Communications and Social Studies utilizing
Distance Education videoconferencing in a cross-cultural setting.
Site manager for satellite campus and responsible for the operation of the Interactive
Videoconferencing System.
Developed pre-trades courses for adult learners in a culturally-sensitive setting.
Coop Engineering/ Business Coordinator
Vaters Secondary, St. John’s, NL Sept 1993 – July 1995
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Conducting on-site safety inspections and evaluations of training for Co-op students.
Developed courses with the employer and the student using Individualized Training
Plans to optimize the personal and corporate learning situation.
Initiated and established Mentor Co-op by partnering with post-secondary institutes and
local business.
Employed media coverage, developed promotional material, utilized market research,
published newsletters, delivered presentations, hosted conferences and lectured at
various secondary and post-secondary sites across North America.
Designed, developed and delivered classroom and field training for co-op students.
Conducted task inventory review and training needs analysis for all student positions.
Facilitated and trained post-secondary co-op students (engineering and business) in the
supervision of secondary students.
Liaised between shareholders to ensure communication was open and ongoing.
Identified similar potential learning incentives, developed strategic plans, identified
possible resources, and acquired funding.
INSERVICE TRAINING:
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Certified Coach
Certified LIFO Trainer
Coach/Mentor Course Designer/Trainer
Disney’s Customer Service Training
Event Hosting
Powerful Presentations
Cross-Cultural Awareness
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Behavioral-based course design/ develop.
Problem-solving & Decision-making
Microsoft XP
In-House ACSA Occupational & Health
Safety Legislation (Alberta) Trainer
In-House Leadership for Safety
Excellence Trainer
Safety Assessor & Verifier
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OSSA Trainer
Site-specific Orientation Trainer
Job Safety: Work Site Safety Inspection
Confined Space Entry/Monitor Trainer
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Suicide Intervention
Critical Incident Stress Management
SAP Training Administrator
Quality Assurance
Directorship Board Training
Construction Safety Training System
Practical Loss Control Leadership
Real Time Coaching
CNN Public Speaking
SKILLS / STRENGTHS:
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Extensive networking skills, establishing connections with people from diverse cultural
and geographical backgrounds.
Project initiation/co-ordination, multi-tasking, supervisory skills, and problem solving.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, workshop development and
presentation, report and proposal writing.
Marketing, conference coordination, and brochure development.
Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research, database management, HTML, website
development, and e-Training.
Professional, high achiever, self-motivated, positive attitude, creative, and independent.
Outgoing, energetic, goals oriented, enjoys challenging work.
Ability to influence and persuade people to “buy-in” and participate.
Facilitates teamwork and cooperation.
PRESENTATIONS AT THE FOLLOWING CONFERENCES:
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Canadian Society of Training and Development (CSTD), Toronto
National Association of Partnerships in Education, Washington, DC, USA
Northwestern ATA Conference, Edmonton, AB
ATA Guidance Counsellors’ Conference, Banff, AB
Greater Edmonton ATA Conference, Edmonton, AB
Aspenview Regional Schools Professional Development, Boyle, AB
Moral and Religious Educators of Alberta Conference, Canmore, AB
AOG Education Convention, Ft. Worth, Texas, USA
National Tri-Cooperative Conference, Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON
“Bridges” Conference, Toronto, ON
College of the North Atlantic, St. John’s, NL
Government of Canada (Human Resources), St. John’s, NL
Government of Newfoundland (Social Services), St. John’s, NL
Canadian Public Personnel Management Association, St. John’s, NL
The Mutual Group, St. John’s, NL
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Student Services, St. John’s, NL
Atlantic Association of College & University Student Services, College of the North
Atlantic, St. John’s, NL