Rachel Mitchell, R.Kin., M.Sc. (Human Factors), CCPE
Managing Ergonomist & Return to Work Consultant, ERGO Inc.
Rachel Mitchell is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) and Registered Kinesiologist with over 20 years of experience. As the Managing Ergonomist for ERGO Inc., Rachel works with corporations to develop effective ergonomics programs to reduce workplace injuries and improve productivity. She was the recipient of the 2023 Liberty Mutual Ergonomics Practitioner of the Year award, recognizing achievements in the creative application of ergonomics. She holds a Masters of Science in Human Factors Engineering and is the past President of the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (2019-2021).
Rachel works in a wide range of industries from office to manufacturing, warehousing, health care, and transportation. Her work includes office assessments, return to work planning & coaching, evaluations of new designs, ergonomics risk assessments, Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs), Cognitive Demands Analysis (CDAs), as well as developing and delivering custom training programs.
Rachel is the ergonomics subject matter expert on Staples Canada's Work from Anywhere Council.
Rachel holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (Ergonomic Option) from the University of Waterloo, and a Masters of Science in Human Factors Engineering from the University of Nottingham