I am a results-driven business professional with extensive experience in risk management, accounting, administration, program development and technical writing. I thrive in roles that require creative thinking, strong organizational skills, and clear, concise communication, and I enjoy turning complex challenges into practical, value-enhancing solutions. I value collaborative decision-making with executive leadership, producing focused documents that exceed expectations and drive business results. I bring deep knowledge of operational, hazard, financial and contractual risk, and I am skilled at developing training and governance programs that improve safety, compliance and performance. I excel at delivering multi-disciplinary projects, maintaining thorough corporate documentation, and serving as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams.

Tracy Van Olst

I am a results-driven business professional with extensive experience in risk management, accounting, administration, program development and technical writing. I thrive in roles that require creative thinking, strong organizational skills, and clear, concise communication, and I enjoy turning complex challenges into practical, value-enhancing solutions. I value collaborative decision-making with executive leadership, producing focused documents that exceed expectations and drive business results. I bring deep knowledge of operational, hazard, financial and contractual risk, and I am skilled at developing training and governance programs that improve safety, compliance and performance. I excel at delivering multi-disciplinary projects, maintaining thorough corporate documentation, and serving as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams.

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I am a results-driven business professional with extensive experience in risk management, accounting, administration, program development and technical writing. I thrive in roles that require creative thinking, strong organizational skills, and clear, concise communication, and I enjoy turning complex challenges into practical, value-enhancing solutions. I value collaborative decision-making with executive leadership, producing focused documents that exceed expectations and drive business results.

I bring deep knowledge of operational, hazard, financial and contractual risk, and I am skilled at developing training and governance programs that improve safety, compliance and performance. I excel at delivering multi-disciplinary projects, maintaining thorough corporate documentation, and serving as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner and President at HOYJ Business Collaborations Inc.
October 1, 2017 - Present
Provide bookkeeping, administration, operational and risk management services to client companies; oversee engagements and project delivery.
Client Engagement – Wellstand Vending at HOYJ Business Collaborations Inc.
May 1, 2023 - November 30, 2025
Set up administrative and accounting functions; established accounting system; performed monthly accounting duties; coached on administrative items, operational and financial risk management.
Client Engagement – AFD Petroleum Ltd. at HOYJ Business Collaborations Inc.
February 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Supported the client’s finance team through transition from Sage to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP; loaded WIP into Dynamics 365; tested WIP module and created Parent-Child relationships within Business Central.
Consultant – Oil & Gas Service Companies at HOYJ Business Collaborations Inc.
September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2023
Operational and capital budgeting; Bookkeeping; liaised with external accounting firms; maintained corporate documentation; developed and trained in-house Health & Safety, Risk Management and Accounting programs; contract review and drafting.
Enterprise Risk Manager at Pembina West Co-op
December 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Developed and implemented the Enterprise Risk Management Program (ISO 31000); redesigned incident investigation process; trained executive leadership on risk; managed Covid-19 risk strategy; supported insurance policy management; contributed to premium reductions.
Senior Business Analyst – NGL Field Operations at Keyera Energy
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2017
Developed operating budget process; monthly operating expense reporting; assessed vendor and commercial contracts for risk; supported health & safety programs; prepared volume reporting and risk reviews.
Joint Venture Representative at ConocoPhillips Canada
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Evaluated contracts for financial, contractual and operational risks; drafted tie-in, operation and ownership agreements; provided analytical support for joint ventures.
Joint Venture Analyst at ConocoPhillips Canada
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Provided analytical and administrative support to Area Joint Venture Representative and field operations.
Corporate Land Analyst at ConocoPhillips Canada
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Corporate land management support for joint ventures and assets.
Well Analyst at ConocoPhillips Canada
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Well data analysis and operational support for joint ventures.
Capital and Fixed Asset Analyst at BP Energy / Amoco Canada
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Capital and fixed asset analysis and accounting oversight.
Land Rationalization Analyst at BP Energy / Amoco Canada
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Support land rationalization and asset management processes.
Lease Administrator & Contract Analyst at BP Energy / Amoco Canada
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Lease administration and contract analysis.

Education

Technical Writing Certificate Program at University of Dalhousie, Halifax, Nova Scotia
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Certified Risk Management Certificate Program at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
CMA Accelerated Bridging Program at CMA Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Finance at University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Certified Risk Management Certificate Program
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Mental Health First Aid
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Executive Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring program
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
CAPL, CAPLA and PJVA petroleum industry courses
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Other