AASP

What AASP does

AASP (Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships) is a registered non-profit Certifying Partner under the Society Act of Alberta, founded in 1999 by Carol Ross and headquartered in Taber, Alberta. The organization administers COR (Certificate of Recognition) and SECOR (Small Employer Certificate of Recognition) certification for Alberta employers, positioning members to qualify for Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) premium rebates of up to 20% of industry premiums. AASP is the second-largest issuer of COR/SECOR in the province and the largest non-industry-specific Certifying Partner in western Canada, serving approximately 3,000 members across all industries, with over 50% being small employers (≤10 employees).

The core technology platform is AuditSoft, developed in partnership with eCompliance, which provides electronic audit submission, document management, automated scoring, and corrective action plan export for COR and SECOR audits. AASP also operates an eLearning system for self-paced training, a free web-based hazard assessment tool, and integrates with the SALUS Safety management platform. The training catalog comprises 19+ modules leading to three proprietary professional designations (QHSO, CHSR, CHSA-I), delivered through classroom sessions in Calgary/Edmonton, live Zoom webinars, and self-paced online courses.

Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership subscriptions ($485 small, $670 medium, $910 large employers), paid training courses, AuditSoft software licensing, Quality Assurance Review fees, and Radiation Health Registration services. The organization also acts as Authorized Radiation Health Registration Agency (designated December 2021) for Class 3b/4 lasers and other designated radiation equipment, with inspections conducted by partner ARPIA. AASP is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by CEO Ray Gaetz, Executive Director Jodi Stoddart, and Founder Carol Ross, with operations supported by 11-50 staff and a network of 100+ certified external auditors.

Name

AASP

Legal name

Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships

Website

https://aasp.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AASP is a non-profit Alberta Certifying Partner administering COR/SECOR occupational health and safety certification for approximately 3,000 employers across all industries, enabling WCB premium rebates and delivering training, the AuditSoft audit platform, and radiation equipment registration services province-wide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health & Safety Certification

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK)

Keywords

• Occupational health safety
• COR SECOR certification
• Safety management systems
• Workplace safety training
• Audit management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Taber

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees based on employer size: Small employers (10 or fewer employees) pay $485/year for SECOR; Medium employers (11-100 employees) pay $670/year for COR; Large employers (more than 100 employees) pay $910/year for COR. All prices subject to GST.
2. Training Courses: Revenue generated from instructor-led classroom training, live webinar sessions, and online self-paced courses. Pricing varies by module and format, ranging from $140 to $549.95 per course for members.
3. Audit Software and QA Review: Revenue from AuditSoft software licensing ($135 for SECOR, $261 for COR) and Quality Assurance Review fees ($170 for SECOR, $230 for COR).
4. Radiation Health Registration: Fees for radiation equipment registration services including Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, baggage inspection, security equipment, and other designated radiation devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AASP (Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships) is a registered non-profit Certifying Partner and Health and Safety Association that helps Alberta employers achieve and maintain Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) certification. It delivers annual memberships tiered by employer size, instructor-led and online OHS training across 19+ modules, professional designations (QHSO, CHSR, CHSA-I), the AuditSoft digital audit platform, Quality Assurance review of audits, and radiation equipment registration services under the Alberta Radiation Protection Program.

Product overview

AASP operates as a Certifying Partner and Health and Safety Association providing a portfolio of interconnected products and services centered on occupational health and safety certification, training, and compliance. The core offerings include the AuditSoft electronic audit management platform (for conducting COR and SECOR audits), membership programs with tiered pricing for small, medium, and large employers, and professional designations (QHSO, CHSR, CHSA-I) comprising multiple training modules. Additional services include radiation equipment registration, industry-specific toolkits (RV dealers, outdoor recreation, community services), the Corrective Action Report (CAR) maintenance audit option, and the Joint Health & Safety Committee bundle. These products are unified through the Partnerships in Injury Reduction program framework and share common resources such as the AuditSoft platform, training catalog, and auditor directory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AASP Membership (COR/SECOR)

Quantifiable outcome

• WCB premium rebate of up to 20% of industry premium for employers achieving COR/SECOR
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AuditSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuditSoft is a digital audit tool developed in partnership with AASP for conducting COR and SECOR audits. The platform enables electronic submission, document management, tracking, and automated calculations. AASP members receive free access to AuditSoft integration with SALUS Safety platform.
• SALUS SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationSALUS provides safety management software with features for managing subcontractors, assets, incidents, and compliance reporting. Offers 15% discount off annual subscription, 30-day trial, 5 complimentary custom built forms, and free AuditSoft integration for AASP members.
• ProTELECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Canada-based safety monitoring company offering CheckMate Working Alone service. AASP members receive 20% service fee discount and free trial on the CheckMate Working Alone Safety Monitoring Service.
• Armour InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional liability insurance solution developed specifically for AASP External Auditors. Offers 3 levels of coverage at group rates starting at $650/year, meeting AASP E&O and General Liability requirements.
• Benefits My WayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth Spending Account solution serving 8,600+ Canadian businesses. Provides 100% tax-free benefit for employees and 100% tax-deductible for companies. Savings can offset AASP membership costs.
• F2 Legal CounselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst and only law firm in Alberta exclusively dedicated to occupational health and safety law. Founded in 2014 by former OHS Prosecutor Christopher Spasoff.
• Homewood HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanada's leader in workplace mental health assistance providing EFAP services to 9,000+ organizations covering 2.7 million Canadian employees. AASP members have access to preferred rates.
• St. John AmbulanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAASP members receive 25% discount on public first aid class rates (Basic and Intermediate Level C CPR & AED), 20% off first aid kits, and 10% family discount on training.
• SafetyVantagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner offering QHSO designation and other courses in online learning format. Also co-sponsors the Carol Ross Scholarship program.
• Alberta Government - Partnerships in Injury ReductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment program responsible for developing and maintaining COR/SECOR requirements. AASP works in partnership to provide standards and training for health and safety program development.
• EHS PartnershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the 2026 EHSP Lunch and Learn Webinar Series, providing free educational webinars throughout the year.
• ARPIA (Authorized Radiation Protection Inspection Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequired inspection agency for radiation equipment registration. AASP acts as the registration agency while ARPIA conducts inspections for Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, baggage inspection, and other designated radiation equipment.
• Alberta Workers Compensation Board (WCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCB provides annual rebates of up to 20% of industry premium to employers achieving COR/SECOR certification. Also involved in COR/SECOR program development since 1999.
• Alberta Government OHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHS Act and OHS Code including Part 20 Radiation Exposure governs radiation equipment registration. AASP is designated as Authorized Radiation Health Registration Agency under the Radiation Protection Program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avetta: Global contractor management and supply chain compliance platform that verifies safety credentials (including COR-equivalents). Comparable because it ingests and validates the same contractor safety certifications that AASP issues.
• ISNetworld (Workiva): Contractor prequalification and compliance management platform that tracks contractor safety qualifications. Comparable as a downstream consumer of COR/SECOR and OHS credentials in contractor management workflows.
• BCRSP (Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals): National credentialing body for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP). Comparable because both organizations issue OHS professional designations and administer competency-based certification, though BCRSP operates nationally rather than provincially.

Direct peers

• Energy Safety Canada (formerly Enform): Certifying Partner for oil & gas, drilling, and energy services in Alberta. Comparable because it issues COR/SECOR, provides OHS training, and operates under the same Partnerships in Injury Reduction regulatory framework as AASP.
• Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA): Largest Certifying Partner in Alberta for the construction industry, offering COR/SECOR certification, training, and member services. Directly comparable to AASP's COR/SECOR franchise, differing only by industry focus (construction vs. all industries).
• Manufacturers' Health and Safety Association: Industry-specific Certifying Partner serving Alberta manufacturers under the same Partnerships program. Directly comparable business model — membership, COR/SECOR certification, and OHS training — but for the manufacturing sector.

Emerging players

• SafetyTek: Cloud-based safety management software for audits, inspections, and incident tracking. Comparable as a digital alternative to AuditSoft and a potential Certifying Partner technology partner.
• SALUS Safety: Safety management software platform with subcontractor management, asset, incident, and compliance modules, and direct AuditSoft integration. Comparable as a digital workflow layer serving the same Alberta employer base that AASP certifies.
• eCompliance: Co-developer of AASP's AuditSoft platform; provides EHS software including incident management, inspections, and training. Comparable as a technology partner competing for the same OHS software wallet share among Alberta employers.

Others

• CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety): Government-funded national OHS information and training resource. Comparable because both advance OHS knowledge in Canada, though CCOHS is a public agency rather than a Certifying Partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alberta_aasp
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlbertaAASP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alberta-association-for-safety-partnerships

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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