Health & Safety Human Resources Corporate Support

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an in-house team of Health and Safety, Human Resources, and Business Professionals? Now you can at a fraction of the cost.

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About Us

At Good Sense Workplace Solutions, we understand that while health, safety, and human resources are crucial, they are not your core focus. With our diverse experience from the field to the boardroom, we help your organization manage a complex and ever-evolving regulatory environment.

Services

Enhance your team by integrating ours.

Your business is unique; 
Your solutions should be too.

Our team collaborates closely with each client to understand their specific needs and craft customized solutions that truly work for them.

Health & Safety

Protect your workforce and safeguard your reputation with our risk management solutions. We focus on mitigating hazards in a practical way, ensuring your operations continue smoothly without costly disruptions.

Human Resources

Our comprehensive HR services are dedicated to managing your most valuable asset—your people. We offer everything from daily operational support to specialized assistance in complex situations.

Corporate Support

Leverage our decades of executive and board governance experience to advance your organization. We specialize in navigating legal complexities and fostering an environment of integrity and accountability. 

Key People

Tyler Rains

Principal

Canadian Registered Safety Professional, carpenter, and founder of Good Sense Workplace Solutions. Over his 20 year career,  Tyler has gained extensive experience in project management, regulatory compliance, and business operations.

Gord Stewart

Principal

Construction and insurance industry executive with three decades of senior leadership and governance experience. Gord specializes in strategic oversight, risk management, and corporate governance.

Lisa Salvini

Executive Advisor - HR

Senior human resources professional with over 27 years of experience. Lisa brings a wealth of expertise and experience in helping organizations design, manage, and execute their human resources strategies.

Ken Kraft

Executive Advisor - HSE

Senior safety professional with over 22 years of experience. 
Ken brings a diverse background, enhancing safety protocols and compliance across various operational environments.

 

Reviews

See What Our Clients Say

"We have worked with Good Sense for over 20 years and their assistance in navigating the complex construction regulatory landscape has been invaluable"

Airstream Heating and Air Conditioning

"Good Sense was amazing to work with. They safety program they created was above and beyond our expectations and was written and presented clearly so that all of our employees are able to understand and implement it in the field."

Trunorth Chaga

"Our company would certainly recommend Good Sense to any organization looking for an objective and robust assessment/report that is based on facts and adherence to legal requirements and responsibilities."

HR Manager, Industrial

Health & Safety

Built on years of field and management expertise, we recognize that no two projects are the same. We design risk management solutions tailored to the specific needs of each organization, ensuring they are executed in a financially responsible manner.

Our custom solutions include:

  • Supervisor due diligence training (Flagship Product)
  • Simulated regulatory inspections (MOL, OHS, WorkSafe)
  • Onsite safety personnel
  • Owner and prime contractor representatives
  • Complete safety management systems (Manuals, Policies)
  • Incident investigations
  • Audits & gap assessments
  • 3rd party software management (ISN, Avetta, Complyworks)

Human Resources

Unlock the power of your human capital and drive business growth with our results-driven HR consulting services.

Our solutions include:

  • Complete HR management systems (Manuals, Policies, Handbooks)
  • Workplace culture surveys
  • Group benefit and retirement programs
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding
  • Collective bargaining
  • Employee agreements
  • Total compensation

Corporate Support

Our experts provide critical insights and strategic guidance, ensuring your governance structures support sustainable growth and legal compliance.

  • Integrity Commissioner Services
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Worker’s Comp claim defence and management
  • Strategic planning
  • Governance training
  • Secretariat services
  • Legal and compliance strategies

Tyler Rains is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional who has extensive experience developing and implementing health and safety management systems, conducting workplace investigations, inspections, and delivering consulting services across a broad spectrum of industries.

Before he founded Good Sense Group in 2009, Tyler worked as a journeyman scaffolder and carpenter. This gives him a unique understanding of the construction industry and an in-depth knowledge of how things actually work on a job site. Tyler enjoys exploring the world and playing golf in his leisure time.

Gord Stewart is a Vancouver, Canada-based construction executive with diverse experience and a proven track record. He has held management, leadership, and governance roles. He is currently providing business and governance consulting services to a number of construction companies and industry associations across Canada.

Gord has a BA in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Royal Roads University, and is a Graduate of the Directors Education Program from the Institute of Corporate Directors. His professional experience includes a senior leadership role with one of Canada’s leading construction business associations, as founding President of one of British Columbia’s largest group benefits providers, and as a Director of Corporate Development with a major Western Canadian construction company. He has served as a Director on a number of public and private sector Boards including The BC Health Professions Review Board, The Industry Training Authority, The Insurance Council of BC, The Vancouver Economic Development Commission and The JB Horizons Limited Partnership.

With over 27 years of experience as a senior HR professional, Lisa brings a wealth of expertise and insight to her role. Throughout her career, she has worked across various industries, leveraging her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a post-diploma in HR to drive organizational success.

Lisa is recognized as a Certified HR Leader (CHRL) and a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the field. Additionally, she is a lifelong learner who holds specialized certificates in Labour Relations, Change Management (Prosci), Leadership and Inclusion, and Mediation, and is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt practitioner.

Since September 2022, Lisa has been an integral part of the team at Good Sense Workplace Solutions, where she partners with clients to strategically achieve their business objectives. Prior to this, she served as the Director of HR at a Children’s Mental Health Agency, where she made significant contributions to organizational growth and development.

Lisa has held leadership roles in a variety of industries and is passionate about coaching and mentoring employees and teams to enhance their effectiveness and collaboration. Her dedication to facilitating workplace restoration and empowering individuals to reach their full potential has made her a respected leader in the HR field. 

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lisa is deeply involved in giving back to her community. She has volunteered on numerous boards and charities, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact. Her board experience has given her substantial expertise in governance and strategic planning.

With over 22 years of safety experience, Ken brings a diverse background from the Oil and Gas Industry, including Surveying, Lease Construction, Drilling, Completions, Pipelines, and reclamation. His involvement in construction, including foundation piling and road building for the past 5 years, showcases his adaptability and broad skill set.

Ken has extensive experience implementing health and safety management systems for front-line workers all the way to senior management.  Other experience includes incident investigations, workplace inspections, and developing safety management systems.

Before getting into the safety business, Ken started out as a carpenter with knowledge of most of the other sub-trades, such as welding, electrical, and plumbing.

As Ken gained experience with safety, he also worked in Emergency Services for 18 years as a volunteer firefighter, working his way through the ranks as a training officer and captain before retiring as an Assistant Chief.