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Our Philosophy:
"Remove the substance and keep the individual"
Our Mission:
To Help initiate change and accompany individuals on the road to improved productivity
and personal and family lifestyles.
Our Vision:
To be the partner of choice for quality diagnostic services to enhance health and
wellness.
Our Values:
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We are passionate about patient care. |
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We are sensitive and responsive to our customers' needs. |
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We are commited to high standards and doing things right. |
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We take responsibility for our actions and decisions. |
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We foster innovation through learning and research. |
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We embrace change. |
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We have honest and open communications. |
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We care about each other and embrace diversity. |
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We support professional and personal growth. |
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We support our communities. |
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Our History:
CannAmm Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Workplace Inc. is a full service, Drug
Free Workplace administrator and drug testing consultant servicing clients throughout
North America. CannAmm's Occupational Health roots stretch out over more than 10
years of quality service. The range of services we offer include policy development,
management, employee and supervisor training, laboratory and testing services, as
well as (MRO) Medical Review Officer and (SAP) Substance Abuse Counselling services
to help your employees deal with addiction issues.
For more information on our services click here
CannAmm is one of the largest Drug Free Workplace Administrators in Canada with
over 400 locations covering all provinces and territories. (see
Coverage) We specialize in developing programs specifically designed for
various market sectors. These sectors include: companies governed by the US Department
of Transportation, manufacturing industries, forestry sectors, and mining and mining
contractors sectors. CannAmm Inc. is the vendor of choice for the Canadian Diamond
Drilling Association. (see Testimonials)
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Our Leaders:
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Scott Boyer MBA, BComm: Vice President, Occupational Services
Highlights of Scott’s career include developing and implementing an enterprise wide
service model for Alberta’s largest power generator, developing and implementing the
corporate shared service delivery model for the City of Ottawa, and developing a 10
year vision and action plan for the City of Edmonton’s Emergency Response Department.
After nine years of management consulting, including a year as Edmonton Office
Managing Partner for TurnKey Management Consulting, followed by two years as Operations
Manager for a Western Canadian point of sale company Scott recently joined CannAmm /
DynaLIFEDX. This move allows Scott to help further develop CannAmm OTS as the leading
Occupational Testing organization in Canada.
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Greg Demers: Strategic Business Development Manager
Mr. Demers has a background in police work for 17 years. Mr. Demers attended the
Canadian Forces School of Intelegence and Security in 1979 as a Military Police
Officer. He spent four years at National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa working
in security surveys implementing security programs for the Department of National
Defense then moved on the security investigations where he was responsible for investigating
foreign breaches of national security through external affairs.
In 1985, Mr. Demers joined the North Bay City Police Services and had various assignments/qualifications
such as regular patrol, explosive disposal unit, breath alcohol technician (certified
at the Center of Forensic Sciences Toronto, accepted as an expert witness in Ontario
courts), court officer in the provincial criminal courts, and community services
duties. Aug of 1996 Mr. Demers moved over to CannAmm Drug & Alcohol Testing full
time as a working Principal and General Manager. In July of 2006 CannAmm was acquired
by Dynacare Kasper Medical Laboratories and all Testing Services where merged to
form CannAmm Occupational Testing Services. Mr. Demers is now the General Manager
of CannAmm Occupational Testing Services division in AB and ON.
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Bruce Demers MD, CCFP, MRO:
Chief Medical Review Officer / CannAmm Medical Director
Dr. Demers graduated from the University of Ottawa and completed his postgraduate
residency program at McMaster University. He has practiced medicine since 1983 having
been involved in many areas of medical service delivery. During his many years of Family
Practice he was involved in emergency care, obstetrics, surgical and medical care.
Dr. Demers has focused on medical education over much of his career being a key player in
establishing medical education in Northern Ontario. He teaches and has administered programs
involving the formal education of nurses, medical students and postgraduate medical doctors
(Family Practice and Psychiatry). He is currently an assistant professor for the Northern Ontario
School of Medicine with university appointments at Laurentian and Lakehead Universities.
Dr. Demers has involved himself in the delivery of Occupation Health services to a wide variety of workplace segments
including Health Care, Transportation, Mining and Manufacturing. He has extensive experience in case management,
workplace medical programs, dispute resolution and disability assessment. Dr. Demers as a co founder of CannAmm Occupation
Testing Services has had a hand in developing and defining sustainable substance abuse programs for the Canadian workplace
from coast to coast. Dr. Demers has a particular interest and experience in the area of Mental Health and Addiction and has
been a long standing staff member of the Northeastern Mental Health Center providing specialized mental health services
to Northeastern Ontario.
Dr. Demers has worked within virtually all areas of medicine resulting in a rich knowledge base and extensive experience
which he continues to offer to the medical and business communities across Canada.
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Dennis L. Kerns: Manager Business Development
Mr. Kerns has over 20 years experience in a medical laboratory environment. He received
a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Oregon Institute of Technology. Mr. Kerns
served as Director of Outpatient Services for Western Pathology Consultants, PC;
Laboratory Supervisor for Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, Nebraska; and Laboratory
Supervisor for Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman, Nebraska.
Mr. Kerns has his MT(ASCP) certification from the American Society of Clinical
Pathology. He has also served as Associate Professor at Western Nebraska
Community College, Adult Education Division. Recently Mr. Kerns has been certified as a C-SAPA
(Certifies Substance Abuse Program Administrator) and serves on the boards of SAPAA and the certifying
agency SAPACC.
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Carla-Rae Goldsmith: Operations Manager
Ms Goldsmith joined CannAmm in June of 2004 and since that time has proven to be
a valuable and indispensable member of the team. She has brought an extensive level
of experience in the customer service field. She has a background of 13 years service
in the Canadian Military working as a budget administrator and staff leader. In
addition, she has donated her time and expertise on numerous fundraising committees
and social programs.
Following her military career she worked as an account executive for MCTV, as well
as a sales agent for Allstate Insurance. Carla ensures that all initiatives within
CannAmm Occupational Testing Services are implemented properly.
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Pierre Croteau: Coordinator Substance Abuse – Assessment and Referral
Following his studies at Cornwall Classical College ( affiliated to Ottawa University)
in 1961, he enjoyed a business career until 1984 at which time he entered the addiction
field. After working in assessment and referral, he was executive and program director
of Jubilee Centre in Timmins, Ontario. In 1991, he took a position as Senior Counselor/Coordinator
of French Language services at Halfway House Inc. in North Bay, Ontario.
In 1994, he co-founded “Le Pavillon”, a francophone long term recovery home for
substance dependents. He is an “International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor”
(I.C.A.D.C.) as well as a “Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor” He has a private
clinic in addiction and education. Pierre is one of our most experienced Trainers
and travels the continent offering his expertise to supervisors and employees in
a class setting. He is also the Coordinator of the assessment and referral division
of CannAmm Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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Dan Demers: Business Development
Mr. Demers has a strong academic background - completing high school two years
earlier than his peers. Without hesitation, he moved on to finish an Honours BSC
with a minor in Biology at the University of Waterloo; with a dean’s list average.
During his academia he worked for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, gathering
statistical data across Northern Ontario for planning and development of major roadway
projects as well assisting the traffic department in implementing a paperless database.
After two years with the Ministry of Transportation, he moved on to the Mining sector and
worked for Mining Technologies International, initially as a labourer; however, quickly establishing
a reputation that allowed him to pursue a personal project on how communication between departments
affected productivity as well as identifying and verify bottlenecks in production.
Although his background is science, his passion lies in business,
Mr. Demers intends on pursuing an executive MBA as his corporate experience grows.
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If you have any question about our company please feel free to contact us by:
Phone,
Email, or just drop by Our Office.
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