John Rossiter Appointed to the Board of Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority

John Rossiter

 

July 26, 2017

Rossiter is the Chief Executive Officer of SEM-ENG International Limited and provides strategic planning, public affairs and public policy consulting to clients in sectors including energy, environment, economic development and international business. He is currently the Chair of the Board of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority and is a member of the Algonquin College Program Advisory Committee – Retirement Residence Management Graduate Certificate Program. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree majoring in management practices and marketing from Carleton University. Born in Newfoundland, he lives with his family in Ottawa.

“I look forward to working with my fellow directors and contributing to ESA’s goal of making Ontario a place where everyone can live, work and play safe from electrical harm,” said Rossiter.

Three of the 12 ESA board directors are appointed by the Minister of Government and Consumer Services. The Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA’s) role is to enhance public electrical safety in Ontario. On behalf of the Government of Ontario, ESA is responsible for administering specific regulations related to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians, electricity distribution system safety, and electrical product safety. ESA works extensively with stakeholders throughout the province on education, training and promotion to foster electrical safety across the province. 

https://www.esasafe.com/assets/files/esasafe/Newsroom/Rossiter appt release – FINAL – 190712.pdf

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