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.
CIM – Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Canada’s leading technical community for minerals, metals, materials, and petroleum—connecting professionals through events, standards, and development.
CIM Health & Safety Society (HSS)
A national hub for health and safety excellence—advancing zero-harm culture, risk awareness, and knowledge sharing across Canada’s mining sector.
ISSA Mining
A global network promoting safety, health, and well-being across mining, guided by Vision Zero and the 7 Golden Rules.
Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)
The industry voice for mining and exploration in Saskatchewan—fostering safety, sustainability, and innovation.
WCB & WorkSafe Saskatchewan
Protecting workers and supporting employers through compensation, recovery, and proactive injury prevention programs.
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
Events Operation Manager
CIM
Marie Tota
Conference Planner
CIM
Nadia Bakka
Sales Manager
CIM