Tanya Anderson Selected for Sun West Safety and Training Coordinator Position

Sun West School Division is pleased to announce that Tanya Anderson has been selected for the position of Safety and Training Coordinator. Tanya brings nearly two decades experience in occupational health, safety, and training, along with strong academic credentials in both physical and psychological safety.

“Tanya’s depth of experience and practical leadership will be a significant asset to Sun West,” stated Darryl Seguin, Sun West Director of Education.  “She is well positioned to continue strengthening our safety culture and her background aligns closely with the division’s commitment to staff and student wellbeing,” he added.

Tanya earned an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic with Great Distinction, and an Advanced Certificate in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace from the University of Fredericton. She is also a Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor through the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Most recently, Tanya served with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, first as a Staff Safety Specialist and currently as an Accommodations and Attendance Management Specialist. In these roles, she led and coached occupational health committees across multiple facilities, developed and delivered safety training programs, ensured compliance with legislation, and supported staff through accommodations, return‑to‑work planning, and complex case management. Her work emphasized prevention, risk management, and compassionate support for employees in vulnerable situations.

Earlier in her career, Tanya was Protective Services and Safety Coordinator for the Town of Kindersley, where she created and implemented comprehensive health, safety, and emergency management programs. She also developed and maintained full Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)systems in industrial and municipal environments, led investigations, managed training programs, and ensured regulatory compliance across diverse workplaces.

Tanya stated: “I am excited to bring my experience in Health and Safety to the new role of Safety and Training Coordinator; where I am able to collaborate with the team members across the division to expand the ongoing work to build robust Safety and Training Programs,”

“The in-depth processes of building these types of programs allows for ongoing championship to build a culture that is both physically and psychologically healthy and safe for our team members, students, and visitors,” she added.

Welcome to Sun West Tanya!