About Us

Jamie Wright, CRSP, CHSC, CMSE | Senior Consultant

Jamie is the founder of Mentor Safety Consultants and has successfully built an esteemed and well-respected company on his experience in the safety world and his own personal passion for safety in the workplace. His 30+ years at GM/Cami has set him up with a keen perspective for what safety really means and how solutions are implemented in the real world. His ambition and strong character have empowered his success. He believes that every client should be treated respectfully and enjoy the experience of working with Mentor Safety Consultants.

*Active voting member of the CSA B335 Industrial Lift Trucks Technical Committee


Rob Van Elslander | Trainer and Junior Consultant

Rob Van Elslander brings a variety of teaching experiences to Mentor Safety that allows him to connect with participants effortlessly. This ensures that participants are engaged, which promotes an effective learning environment. In the past, Rob has done training for organizations such as the Workers Health and Safety Center as well as the Red Cross and, the London Training Center. These experiences have provided him with lots of different perspectives which he is able to share in his classroom. Outside of training, Rob spends his time volunteering with various Jr. B and Jr. C Hockey Associations as a Trainer for youth athletes.


Mike Wright, BA | Business Development Manager

Mike drives the business development for Mentor Safety Consultants in South Western Ontario. His business-centric perspective has shaped the trajectory for Mentor Safety and the trainers and consultants have rallied around the vision he has helped define. His experience and education have inspired growth in the company, firmly established them in the market and put Mentor Safety on the leading edge for safety program development and certification.


Andrew Parr | Trainer

His 25 years at a locomotive manufacturing facility has given Andrew the ability to become a hands-on, tactical safety instructor. His interest in creating safe workplaces began early in his career as a tool and die maker when he saw first hand how sound safety practices can save lives. He honed his skills over many years as a safety trainer specializing in working at heights, elevated work platforms, confined spaces, fork truck and crane operation, lock-out/tag-out and WHIMS. When he is not helping Mentor Safety clients learn how to work safely he can be found building and repairing stringed musical instruments.