OUR TEAM
Administration & Training
Coordinator
Nicole Schnare
Hey there! My name is Nicole Schnare, and I am the Administration & Training Coordinator here at Fish Safe NS. My father is a fisherman, and growing up, I could always be found on the boat or wharf in Sambro, helping my dad with anything I could. I have completed my Marine Basic First Aid, MED DVS, and I am a Volunteer Member with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency and a Medical First Responder (MFR). I am currently wrapping up my certificate in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems at the University of Fredericton. And I am about to start my Advanced Certificate in Psychological Health and Safety.
In my free time, I can be found near the ocean, hiking, bicycling, or riding my motorcycle. I've worked in the fisheries sector for the past decade, and I am so excited to be a part of this incredible safety organization, as the fishing industry is near and dear to my heart. Not only do I bring industry experience to Fish Safe NS, but I also bring a lifetime of understanding of knowing firsthand what it's like having family and friends working out at sea. My goal is to make an impact on safety within Nova Scotia's fishing industry, helping to ensure current and future generations arrive home safe and sound.
Safety Coordinator
Gary Hunt
In my role as Safety Coordinator with Fish Safe NS, I bring over a decade of experience in Occupational Health & Safety, and twenty-plus years specializing in training. I am also a proud retired volunteer firefighter. I 100% believe in life-long learning, and I truly look forward to learning new things each and every day.
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I enjoy sharing my learned and acquired safety knowledge with employees and employers alike. My unique gift is to break down difficult or complicated topics into plain language, thus making understanding and learning more practical and enjoyable.
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I take pride in creating a relaxed atmosphere for training participants, and I encourage the exchange of knowledge, along with hands-on applications. All with the goal of providing students with current best practices, regulations, and data for positive training outcomes along and having fun while you learn
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I enjoy helping people learn things they don’t know or understand. One of my favourite expressions is “we don’t know what we don’t know”, and that’s okay. We are all in that same boat with many topics in our work life at one point or another. I am looking forward to assisting Nova Scotia’s Seafood Industry in all things safety-related.