ISSA 2026 Organizing Committee

ISSA 2026 Organizers

The 2026 ISSA Mining Safety Conference is powered by a coalition of leaders in health, safety, and mining excellence. Explore the five organizations advancing safer outcomes across the industry.

ISSA Mining

The International Section on Prevention in the Mining Industry within the International Social Security Association (ISSA). A global, not-for-profit network promoting safety, health, and well-being across mining, guided by Vision Zero and the 7 Golden Rules.

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board & WorkSafe Saskatechewan

WCB protects workers and supports employers through compensation and recovery services. With WorkSafe Saskatchewan, it leads provincial injury-prevention efforts and promotes safe, healthy workplaces.

Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)

The industry voice for mining and exploration in Saskatchewan—fostering safety, sustainability, innovation, and community impact across one of the world’s most resource-rich regions.

CIM – Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

Canada’s leading technical community for minerals, metals, materials, and petroleum—connecting 10,000+ members with events, standards, and professional development that drive safer, smarter operations.

CIM Health & Safety Society (HSS)

A national hub for health and safety excellence within CIM—advancing zero-harm culture, risk awareness, and knowledge sharing across Canada’s mining and minerals sector.

Conference Chairs

Brad Sigurdson

Vice President – Environment, Safety and Regulatory Affairs

Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)

Bryan Wilson

Northern Ontario Market Leader

WSP (HSS)

Kevin Mooney

Vice President, Prevention and Employer Services

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)

Committee Members

Guy Hiltz

Safety Manager

Estevan Mine (Westmoreland Mining)

Jason Belanger

Manager Mining, Metallurgy, and Technology

Cameco Corporation

Jordan Hintz

Superintendent, Health, Safety & Security

K+S Potash

Mark Sherwood

Manager, Safety, Radiation, Quality

Cameco Corporation

Megan Taylor

Training, Events and Partnerships Coordinator

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board

Tracy Irwin

Director, Public Affairs and Events

Saskatchewan Mining Association

Zara Anderson

VP Mining

Sintela

Event Staff

Carol Damiani

Director of Events and Professional Development

CIM

Chantal Murphy

Events Operation Manager

CIM

Marie Tota

Conference Planner

CIM

Nadia Bakka

Sales Manager

CIM