Steve Chaplin, Registered Forest Technologist, has been appointed Director of SAFE Companies, bringing a broad range of operational experience to this key Council position.

Steve’s career in the industry began 25 years ago in Mackenzie as a forest engineer before he moved to the Coast where he has been involved in heli-logging, cutblock layout, road design, contract supervision, timber cruising and some silviculture activities. For the past four years, he was an Environment, Health, and Safety Advisor with Western Forest Products.

Steve graduated from BCIT’s Forestry Resources Program, earned a Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Processes from the University of Fredericton and is currently working towards a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation.

Steve will be working out of the Council’s Nanaimo office and can be reached at 250.739.5175 or chaplin@bcforestsafe.org.