Governance

The WSCC is overseen by a seven-person Governance Council. The Governance Council is responsible for the conduct of business and management while maintaining the credibility and vitality of the WSCC. The Governance is comprised of individuals from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, and represents the interests of workers, employers, and the general public. The members are appointed by the Northwest Territories Ministers responsible for the WSCC in consultation with the Nunavut Minister.

Governance Council Directives are policies for how the Governance Council conducts its business. They outline the roles and responsibilities of the Governance Council members and provide direction to its members.

To request a copy of the minutes of the Governance Council, contact the WSCC at 1(800) 661-7092, or by email.

WSCC Governance Council

Council Members

	Jenni Bruce, Chairperson Jenni Bruce has been a resident of Yellowknife for over two decades, and is the Regional Manager for Midwest Property Management. Jenni has sat on boards including the Northern Safety Association, the NWT Chamber of Commerce, and NWT Tourism. She has additionally been involved in strategic planning groups for the GNWT, which have included Aboriginal Tourism Champions Advisory Council, Business Advisory Council, and the Wildlife Act working group.
	Cory Strang, Northwest Territories Employer Representative Cory’s commitment to the Northwest Territories began in 1999 when he first joined the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) after completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta. He has held several positions at the NTPC with increasing authority and responsibility, and in 2021 was appointed to his current position of President and CEO. He has a strong understanding of corporate finance, and in 2006  obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute. Having spent his entire career in the electrical sector, Cory values safety. He is Métis, born and raised in Hay River, NWT, and is the first NTPC  President and CEO from the NWT.
	Amber Robertson, Northwest Territories Employer Representative Amber was born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and is the principal of ARHR Consulting, a human resources consulting business. She has over 15 years experience consulting in the NWT mining sector, supporting large, safety-sensitive operations in highly regulated environments, and practical experience in workforce management, labour relations, disability management, and regulatory compliance. Amber has served on the board of the Yellowknife Playschool and advises regional wildlife boards across Nunavut on human resources and administrative matters. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management from Royal Roads University, is a member of Certified Professionals of Human Resources - Alberta, and is a Certified Workplace Investigator.
	Joseph Ohokannoak, Nunavut Public Interest Representative Joseph lives and works in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, and most recently was the Deputy Mayor of the Cambridge Bay Hamlet Council. Joseph has been a part of many significant developments in Nunavut including working on the Nunavut Implementation Commission from 1996 – 2001, he has served two terms as Mayor of Cambridge Bay, has worked as an Economic Development Officer and Regional Tourism Officer, and has served as Chairman of the Nunavut Artic College Board of Governors.
	Peter Mackey, Nunavut Public Interest Representative Peter Mackey has lived and worked in Nunavut for every 25 years, and is the General Manager of Uqsuq Corporation. In the past, he has also worked for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, the Nunavut Power Corporation, and was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the newly renamed Qulliq Energy Corporation. Peter has also served in the past as Director and as Chair of the Apprenticeship Board, and as Director of Skills Canada Nunavut.
	Derek Allerton, Nunavut Worker Representative Derek has lived in Iqaluit since 2015 and is currently the Health and Safety Specialist with Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC). He obtained his Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation in 2017 and has been involved in workplace safety for twenty years in various jurisdictions across Canada. Derek serves as Chair of the Nunavut Region Health and Safety Committee with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) North, which includes being a PSAC North Regional Council member. He is also an active member of the Nunavut Chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).
	Jill Rivera, Northwest Territories Worker Representative Born and raised in Yellowknife, Jill is the Territorial Manager of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). She has experience in human factors engineering, occupational rehabilitation, return to work planning, and much more. Through her work on other boards and executive committees, she continues to expand her skills in business management, governance and leadership, human resources, and financial planning. Jill is a member of Health and Safety Professionals Canada and recently completed her Psychological Health and Safety Professional Certificate. In 2024, she was named one of OHS Canada’s Top 25 Safety Professionals Under 40.

Organizational Chart

Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Organizational Structure