National Health and Safety Advisory Committee welcomes new members 

National President David Neufeld, together with National Health and Safety Advisory Committee Chair RVP Jeff Sandelli and Co-Chair RVP Kirsty Havard, recently completed the selection process for the National Health and Safety Advisory Committee for the upcoming term.  

USJE was pleased to receive an abundance of applications from members across the country, reflecting a strong interest from our membership in advancing health and safety in every workplace. The high-quality level of applications made the selection process both competitive and inspiring.  

The Committee will bring together members from diverse regions and workplaces to provide guidance, share expertise, and help support USJE’s ongoing health and safety priorities.  

The Committee consists of the following members: 

Chair: RVP Jeff Sandelli (Prairies, CSC) 

Co-Chair: RVP Kirsty Havard (Pacific, CSC) 

  • Lynette Robinson (Atlantic, RCMP-Justice-PPSC) 
  • Caroline Morais-Gregan (Atlantic, RCMP Firearms) 
  • Agnès Valiquette (Quebec, CSC, RHQ) 
  • Rick Sweetman (Ontario, CSC, Institutions) 
  • Julie Nelson (NCR, RCMP) 
  • Stella Akomolafe (Prairies, RCMP) 
  • Tracey Cochrane (Pacific, CSC, Community) 

The following applicants were also identified as alternates and may be called upon to support the Committee as needed:  

  • Kaitlynn Pecknold (Atlantic, RCMP) 
  • Alain Chartrand (Quebec, CSC) 
  • Nick Pawlak (Prairies, CSC) 
  • Erin McKim (Prairies, RCMP) 
  • Heather Whittall (Pacific, RCMP) 
  • Michelle Martin (Atlantic, CSC) 

USJE extends its congratulations to all those selected to serve on the Health and Safety Advisory Committee. We also wish to sincerely thank everyone who submitted an application. The enthusiasm and dedication demonstrated by members from coast to coast to coast continue to strengthen our union’s commitment to health and safety for all.