Innovation That Starts - and Ends - with Your People
Safety tech should fit your workforce, not force your workforce to fit the tech.
That’s why Hakina begins with the tools your team already trusts—whether it’s SiteDocs, SharePoint, or a whiteboard in the lunchroom—and layers in right-sized upgrades only where they create real value. By focusing on the Human Element first, we design practical, proportionate solutions that strengthen culture, slash friction, and return measurable benefits to both your business and the community it serves.
In short: we make the most of what you have today while unlocking the safer, smarter operation you’ll need tomorrow.
Practical by Design
Safety shouldn’t feel like a costly add-on—it should power the work you already do.
By starting with your people and the processes they trust, Hakina weaves proportionate safeguards straight into everyday operations, eliminating wasteful layers and inflated costs.
The result?
A seamless blend of productivity and protection that drives real value for your business and the community it serves.
Expertise You Can Trust — Value You Can Feel
Every Hakina engagement is led by a Board-certified safety professional and Certified Health & Safety Consultant who speaks the language of both regulators and frontline teams.
You get clear, actionable guidance rooted in real-world experience—never boilerplate.
Behind the scenes, our creative support staff polish the details so your safety materials are as user-friendly as they are compliant. Best of all, our subscription model keeps this top-tier expertise refreshingly affordable, ensuring meaningful change for your people, your business, and your community.
About Ryan
The Official
Ryan van der Hoorn is a seasoned Occupational Health and Safety professional. He has deep experience leading safety initiatives in diverse industries, including aviation, construction, and geotechnical services.
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in General Management and Accounting, and he is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
In his career, Ryan has consistently demonstrated his ability to foster safety cultures, streamline incident reporting processes, and drive compliance with regulatory standards.
His leadership in creating and managing risk assessment protocols, developing tailored safety training, and implementing cost-saving safety management systems has resulted in improved safety outcomes and operational efficiency.
Ryan's passion for coaching and mentoring extends beyond the workplace, as he actively contributes to BCRSP initiatives.
Committed to continuous improvement, Ryan thrives in collaborative environments where he can innovate and inspire others to prioritize safety.
The Unofficial
🌄 Off the Clock
- Habitat: Foothills of the Canadian Rockies
- Hobbies: Hiking until the snacks run out, biking until the kids do, skiing until the legs surrender
- Family Status: Chief Expedition Leader to two mini-adventurers and one patient spouse
📚 On the Clock
- Current Side Quest: Earning the CHSC badge (Certified Health & Safety Consultant)
- Main Quest: Leveling up with a UFred MBA in Health & Safety Leadership
-Goal: Amass enough post-nominals to double as a security password
⚡In short: mountains, family, and an ever-growing acronym collection. That’s Ryan.