Saskatchewan Safety Council

What Saskatchewan Safety Council does

Saskatchewan Safety Council is a Regina-based non-profit registered charity (Charitable Registration Number 11914-0382-RR) that has delivered injury prevention and safety education across Saskatchewan for more than 70 years since its founding in 1955. The Council operates a portfolio of training programs spanning workplace, traffic, agricultural, recreation, community, and home safety, delivered through both in-person channels (Regina HQ, Saskatoon office, province-wide community sessions, schools, and workplaces) and a custom Learning Management System (LMS) for online self-paced learning. Core products include the free Career Safety Education (CSE) series, the free Online Agriculture Training System (OATS), free Mature Driver Refresher, fee-based motorcycle rider training (Basic, Experienced, and Adventure), Winter Collision Avoidance (Skid Smart), group/corporate training services, and a Safety Centre of Excellence capital project (Phase 1 completed 2022, $30M+ total program). It serves a broad base including youth and new workers, seniors, employers across construction, energy, agriculture, mining, and government, K-12 and post-secondary educators, and recreation vehicle operators.

The Council runs a hybrid freemium/subscription revenue model: fee-for-service training (motorcycle courses at $275-$600, group training, seminars) cross-subsidizes free community programs, while personal memberships ($35/year), corporate memberships ($110-$550/year depending on employee count), donations, and corporate sponsorships from organizations such as WorkSafe Saskatchewan (WCB), SGI, SaskEnergy, K+S Potash, Whitecap Resources, Weyerhaeuser, and Crescentpoint Energy provide the funding base. The technology stack is a custom LMS at ssc.mclms.net with bulk enrollment, progress tracking, and anti-fast-forward video controls, supplemented by Vimeo-hosted videos, a YouTube community safety playlist, and webinar delivery for remote participants. Go-to-market combines event-driven community engagement (over 150 courses/events annually reaching 15,000+ residents) with a community-led digital model where individuals and employers self-register while partner institutions bulk-enroll cohorts.

The Council's strategic position rests on 70+ years of accumulated Saskatchewan-specific content, SGI regulatory approval for motorcycle graduated licensing, a dense network of 20+ provincial safety associations and crown-enterprise sponsors, and curriculum-level integration into K-12, post-secondary, and employer onboarding workflows. No equity funding rounds exist (the entity is a charity), and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; competitive differentiation is driven primarily by content depth, regulatory credentials, and ecosystem relationships rather than technology.

Name

Saskatchewan Safety Council

Legal name

Saskatchewan Safety Council

Website

https://sasksafety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saskatchewan Safety Council is a Regina-based non-profit charitable organization founded in 1955 that delivers workplace, traffic, agricultural, and community safety training and education across Saskatchewan, serving youth, new workers, employers, seniors, schools, and recreation vehicle operators through in-person programs and a custom online LMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace and Public Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Workplace Violence Prevention & Personal Safety (EDABAEAO), Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Education (CPR/First Aid/Disaster Readiness) (EDAAAFAJ)

Keywords

• Workplace safety training
• Injury prevention education
• Motorcycle rider training
• Traffic safety programs
• Agricultural safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services Revenue: Fee-for-service workplace training, traffic safety training, and motorcycle training programs. Revenue reinvested in free community injury prevention programs.
2. Membership Contributions: Personal membership at $35/year and corporate membership ranging from $110-$550 annually depending on employee count.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Charitable donations (tax-deductible receipts for $25+), corporate sponsorships at various levels, and community-level sponsorship for programs and events.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from hosting events including the Saskatchewan Safety Seminar and professional development events.
5. Consulting Services: Aerial safety inspections and consulting services for workplaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Saskatchewan Safety Council delivers workplace, traffic, agriculture, and community safety training programs, consulting services, and public seminars across Saskatchewan. Its core offerings include the Career Safety Education (CSE) series of free online workplace safety courses, motorcycle rider training (Basic, Experienced, Adventure), the Mature Driver Refresher Course, Winter Collision Avoidance (Skid Smart), the Online Agriculture Training System (OATS), and group/corporate training. As a registered charity, it reinvests fee-for-service training revenue into free community injury prevention programs and resources.

Product overview

The Saskatchewan Safety Council operates a platform-based model offering multiple safety training products and educational resources. The core offerings include the Career Safety Education (CSE) series of free online workplace safety courses, an Online Training Portal (Learning Management System), motorcycle rider training programs (Basic, Experienced, and Adventure Rider Training), the Mature Driver Refresher Course, and Winter Collision Avoidance (Skid Smart) training. These are complemented by group training services, consulting, aerial safety inspections, and community resources covering agriculture, recreation, traffic, and workplace safety. The Council also operates the Safety Centre of Excellence development project. Revenue from fee-for-service training is reinvested to support free community injury prevention programs and resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Career Safety Education (CSE): A series of free workplace safety training programs for youth, new workers, and new Canadians that builds a foundation of knowledge for any new worker by increasing awareness of hazards and providing baseline understanding of risk management.
• OATS (Online Agriculture Training System)
• Safety Centre of Excellence

Products and services

• Career Safety Education (CSE) A series of free workplace safety training programs for youth, new workers, and new Canadians in Saskatchewan that builds foundational knowledge of workplace hazards and risk management. Consists of 4 mandatory foundation courses plus optional industry-specific courses including WHMIS, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance, Hearing Protection, Mental Health Wellness Resiliency, and Retail Safety.
• Online Training Portal (LMS) A Learning Management System platform delivering free and paid online safety training courses to Saskatchewan residents, including Career Safety Education courses. Features video segment controls that prevent fast-forwarding to ensure completion.
• Mature Driver Refresher Course A free, conversation-based in-person learning opportunity for experienced drivers in Saskatchewan to extend their driving independence. Reviews driving laws, best practices, and how to adapt driving based on physical changes with age. Delivered throughout Saskatchewan (except Saskatoon) from September to June, with sessions in Regina and rural communities.
• Basic Rider Training A 20-hour blended learning program combining online learning and hands-on practical training for new motorcycle riders. Approved for SGI Motorcycle Graduated License Program (MGDL). Available in Saskatoon and Regina. Council provides motorcycle use. Priced at $550.
• Experienced Rider Training An 8-hour motorcycle rider improvement course for active riders with 2+ years of experience wanting to advance their ability to skillfully handle and maneuver their bikes. Includes classroom lecture and practical riding coaching with 2-3 instructors. Priced at $275.
• Adventure Rider Training A two-day course teaching fundamental techniques of off-road riding including slow-speed maneuvering, motorcycle off-road setup, picking up a motorcycle, throttle and clutch control, cornering, and hill climbing. Based on Enduro Park Canada content. Priced at $600.
• Winter Collision Avoidance (Skid Smart) A made-in-Saskatchewan blended learning program combining online learning with an in-vehicle on-ice practical skills development session. Teaches collision avoidance skills and winter driving techniques including skid recovery. Combined program $315; online-only option $75.
• Online Agriculture Training System (OATS) A free, high-quality interactive agricultural safety awareness training course providing general orientation for young or new farm workers on health and safety hazards and risks on farms. Takes approximately 3 hours to complete with interactive scenarios, visuals, audio, and text-based learning.
• Amazing Safety Quest A free non-timed, station-based obstacle course that can be hosted by community groups, schools, and employers to celebrate safety and share injury prevention strategies with youth and new workers.
• Saskatchewan Safety Seminar Saskatchewan's premier annual safety event bringing together hundreds of safety professionals for educational sessions, keynote presentations, and networking. Average attendance of over 750 delegates. Now in its 54th year.
• Group Training Services In-person or webinar-based training delivered anywhere in Saskatchewan including courses such as Confined Space Entry, Defensive Driving, Fall Protection, Fire Safety, Ground Disturbance, and more. No GST/PST charged as a registered Canadian charity. Custom program development available.
• Aerial Safety Inspections Professional aerial safety inspection services offered by the Saskatchewan Safety Council to workplaces.
• Consulting Services Safety consulting services provided to help organizations improve workplace safety and compliance.
• Safety Centre of Excellence A multi-phase development project creating a physical focal point for Saskatchewan's injury prevention efforts, including a Community Safety Village, Safe Traffic Operations Park (STOP), Farm Safety Discovery Centre, Workplace Safety Innovation Place, and Safe Place to Play. Estimated cost of finished facility is $30 million+.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% of Saskatchewan workers report unintentional dozing off at work weekly; 85% never received formal fatigue management training - driving demand for workplace safety programs.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorkSafe Saskatchewan (WCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkers' Compensation Board is a Full Supporter Sponsor of Career Safety Education. Provides workplace safety support and injury prevention collaboration for Saskatchewan workers.
• SaskEnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull sponsor of Career Safety Education and supporter of Mature Driver Refresher Course. Sponsors program materials and training delivery across Saskatchewan.
• SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGI approves Council's Basic Rider Training for Motorcycle Graduated License Program (MGDL). Proud supporter of Mature Driver Refresher Course.
• K+S Potash CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Hearing Protection Training in Career Safety Education. Supports youth injury prevention programs and uses CSE as part of new worker onboarding at Bethune Mine Site.
• PCL Construction Management Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJason Davidson from PCL won Safety Professional of the Year award. Active member of Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association Executive Committee.
• Health & Community Safety Association (HCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting Career Safety Education. Member of the Saskatchewan Alliance for Agriculture and Safety.
• Saskatchewan Association of Safety and Health (SASH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Career Safety Education. Contributes to industry safety initiatives and new worker training.
• Saskatchewan Construction General Association (SCGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting Career Safety Education. Part of network building safety knowledge for construction industry.
• Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Career Safety Education. Provides industry safety expertise and supports SCOT construction training module.
• Alsport Sales Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegina-based partner contributing to helmet fitting videos and resources for ATV, motorcycle, and UTV safety education.
• Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat resource for ATV/UTV safety and related vehicle information, referenced in recreation safety resources.
• Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for water safety and drowning prevention resources in community safety education.
• Saskatchewan Seniors MechanismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Fraud Prevention Handbook creation for community safety education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SAFE Work Manitoba: Manitoba's workplace safety and health prevention organization. Operates a comparable provincial mandate focused on reducing workplace injuries through training and partnerships, mirroring SSC's employer and worker training programs.
• Lifesaving Society: National charity dedicated to drowning prevention and water safety education. Already a programmatic partner of SSC for community safety education and operates an analogous non-profit training and certification model.
• St. John Ambulance Canada: National charitable organization delivering first aid, CPR, and safety training across Canada. Comparable non-profit training model, course catalog structure, and community-based delivery, with overlapping first aid and public safety programming.
• Alberta Safety Council: Alberta-based non-profit safety association offering workplace, traffic, and community safety training. Most direct geographic peer given adjacency to Saskatchewan and similar provincial mandate for injury prevention.
• Canada Safety Council: National non-profit dedicated to safety education and injury prevention in Canada. Directly comparable mission and programming (workplace, traffic, community safety training) to the Saskatchewan Safety Council, but operates at a national rather than provincial scale.
• Parachute Canada: National charity focused on injury prevention across Canada. Closely comparable mission to SSC's injury prevention mandate, with overlapping programming in seniors' falls, road safety, and sport/recreation safety.

Broad incumbents

• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS): Ontario-based safety association providing workplace health and safety training, consulting, and resources. Larger scope and broader geographic reach than SSC, but operates in the same EHS training category with comparable consulting and e-learning offerings.
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA): Ontario construction-focused health and safety association delivering training, consulting, and certificates. Comparable to SSC's Construction Safety Association partner role and serves overlapping employer customer segments in construction safety.
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): National Canadian government-funded centre for occupational health and safety information and training. Comparable in subject matter (workplace safety training, WHMIS, e-learning) but with national scope and a public-sector mandate.
• Canadian Red Cross: Major national humanitarian organization offering first aid, water safety, and injury prevention training. Operates at much larger scale than SSC but covers overlapping safety education categories and uses a similar charitable training-and-certification model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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