About Us
MARLYS WILSON, CRSP, NCSO
Founder
I’m Marlys Wilson, the Founder and Director of 1st Quality Safety. I consistently focus on
improvement and dedication not only to my career, but my hobbies as well. After gaining several years of experience working as a safety professional in the construction and oil & gas industries, I achieved the CRSP certification at the age of 24 and have since been growing our business while safety consulting for clients throughout Alberta and BC. My entrepreneurial spirit has led me to further establish 1st Quality Safety Training, our safety training facility in Calgary, AB, to complement our safety consulting services. I look forward to helping you develop, digitalize, or audit your health and safety program! Outside of work, I’m passionate about training in the gym, playing a round of golf, paddle boarding on the lake, and escaping to warm destinations to surf or scuba dive whenever I can.
Sarah Hughes, COHS, NCSO
Intermediate HSE Consultant
experience in health and safety primarily in the oil & gas and construction industries. My passion for teaching drives my motivation to facilitate safety courses in a way that will set your management, supervisors and front-line workers up for success with the skills and knowledge they need to drive their careers with safety at the forefront. By using a hands-on approach for safety training, I ensure students are engaged and can put into practice the knowledge they have acquired. When I am not working, you can find me spending time with family or hiking to the summit of a mountain in the Rockies.
Sarah Hughes, COHS, NCSO
MANDY MINAILO, CRSP, NCSO
Senior HSE Consultant
I’m Mandy Minailo, a Sr. Consultant at 1st Quality Safety. I am passionate about building strong safety cultures and ensuring organizations meet and exceed regulatory compliance standards. With over a decade of experience in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and energy, I have helped numerous companies achieve and maintain COR/SECOR certification while improving their overall safety performance. As a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and an External Auditor for the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA), I specialize in safety program development, audits, and regulatory compliance. My expertise extends to fall protection strategies, return-to-work programs, and risk management, all aimed at reducing workplace incidents and enhancing operational efficiency. When I’m not working, I enjoy staying active through bike riding and training at the gym. I look forward to supporting you in strengthening your health and safety program!
Jon Chard, B.A. Kin, NCSO
I’m Jon Chard, Sr. Safety Consultant for 1st Quality Safety Consulting. I have over 8 years of health and safety experience in the oil & gas, mining, construction, and drilling and blasting industries. During this time, I have worked with personnel at all levels including corporate leadership, site supervision and tradespeople. These experiences with a variety of stakeholders have allowed me to acquire insights into all aspects of safety program development. This, combined with a proactive approach regarding HSE education, have helped me to develop the skills necessary in assisting clients with the creation and implementation of safety programs that produce effective field level results in preventing incidents and improving workplace efficiencies. I have a passion for fitness that I pursue through activities such as hiking, skiing and biking. Whether it’s the Rocky Mountains, Caribbean or Europe, I love to travel.
PAUL STEELE, CRSP, NCSO
HSE Specialist & Training Lead
Charlley Cormier
Executive Assistant
I’m Charlley Cormier, the Executive Assistant for 1st Quality Safety. With a legal assistant diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and over 4 years of experience providing legal and administrative support at a boutique law firm, Charlley brings a strong background in managing complex tasks and supporting high-level executives. In addition to legal expertise, she has accumulated over 9 years of experience in hospitality and customer service, which has honed a unique ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service with efficiency and professionalism. When away from the office, Charlley enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking to summits and alpine lakes, backcountry camping, and fishing.
A dedicated fitness enthusiast, she also trains in the gym and plays rugby, embracing the same discipline and teamwork in both personal and professional life.
Scott Hendry, RSE, NCSO
HSE Advisor
I’m Scott Hendry, HSE Advisor for 1st Quality Safety. Scott Hendry brings nearly two decades of boots-on-the-ground electrical experience and a deep commitment to safety excellence across a wide range of industries. A proud Red Seal Journeyman Electrician, Scott spent 19 years leading high-performing electrical teams, coordinating complex job site operations, delivering impactful safety meetings, and ensuring projects met—and often exceeded—regulatory and company standards. Now, as our HSE Advisor, Scott combines his technical know-how with a sharp eye for risk management to help your team foster a proactive safety culture. Whether it’s
boots in the field conducting inspections, coaching workers through safe practices, or driving compliance from the ground up, Scott is all-in on keeping your people safe and your projects moving. His rare ability to translate real-world experience into practical, results-driven safety solutions makes him a true force on any worksite. When he’s not elevating safety standards, you’ll find Scott jamming out on his collection of Gibson guitars—turning up the volume in both his work and play.
