About Us

The Tools

• We start with an effective Needs Assessment that focuses on your company or organization’s real needs.
• Facilitation, we keep the process of change on track, and simplify and smooth operational reviews/audits. We work with you to build company-wide consensus.
• Implementation, we supplement and support your in-house resources.
• Project Management, we provide ongoing monitoring - an indispensable part of all operational projects. We undertake reviews at key stages in your project.
• We provide on-site training at the time that is right for your employees.

How James Pattison Associates works for you:

• An independent objective review of your company’s current operational/safety performance.
• An operational strategy that can be accomplished in stages based on your budget and staff.
• A management system to incorporate the new objectives and the regulatory requirements.
• Communicate your Safety Record to your customers.
• Plans to execute and monitor your overall operational strategy.

James Pattison Biography:

James Pattison's career includes 20 years experience in Distribution for a Multi-National Oil Company and 12 years experience in the People Transportation Industry for the largest privately operated Ground Transportation Company in North America.

As a Senior Level Executive responsibilities and assignments included: Risk Management, Accident review and analysis, Recruiting, Training and Employee Development all delivered on-time and on budget.

Having firsthand knowledge and experience from driving to managing operations allows for the provision of realistic solutions and strong operational strategies that will balance the goals of the organization with the needs of the business.

Education and Professional Development:

• Bachelor Administrative Studies - York University
• Ontario Drivers’ License ABM2Z
• MTO Signing Authority
• Certified Trainer (in-House) - Ontario Tourism Education Corporation, Customer Service
• Defensive Driving Instructor - Transportation Safety Association
• Instructing the Adult - George Brown College
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Level II, THSAO

Affiliations:

• Ontario Motor Coach Association, Chairman of Safety Committee (2000-2007)
• Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada - Board of Directors (2006-2007)
• Motor Vehicle Safety Association - President (2001-2004)
• Motor Vehicle Safety Association - Board of Directors (1998-2000)
• Motor Vehicle Safety Association – Board of Directors (2005-2009)
• George Brown College - Member of Continuing Education Faculty (1989-1992)