COR Audit

OUR COR AUDITING SERVICES

COR Audits with Care, Collaboration, and Confidence

At Artis, we know that a Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety audit is more than a paperwork exercise-it's an opportunity to strengthen your safety culture and celebrate your hard work. We don't take a punitive approach when auditing. Our goal is to provide fair, respectful, and constructive audits that support your safety management system. Our certified auditors bring not only technical expertise but a personal commitment to making each audit a positive, valuable experience for your team. We take the time to understand your business and go above and beyond to ensure your COR audit is thorough, stress-free, and yes, even rewarding.

Experience a smoother, more supportive COR audit process

1. Planning and kick off

In this session, we will organize the audit process, confirm contacts and IT access, schedule check-ins, finalize registration and scope, plan interviews and travel, and address any outstanding items.

3. Interviews and observations

Interviews will be held virtually, in person, or both, across sites, departments, and employee levels to ensure a representative sample. The number required is determined by peak employee count. Site observations will be completed as outlined in the audit protocol.

5. Post audit and close out

The audit close-out includes an in-person meeting, submission of the audit, and completion of any required corrections. All corrections are to be made within 48 hours.

2. Document review and verification

The document review phase includes verifying required materials, addressing gaps, and confirming accuracy through meetings with key staff.

2. Document review and verification

The document review phase includes verifying required materials, addressing gaps, and confirming accuracy through meetings with key staff.

4. Report creations and corrections

Final audit reporting will include summary report preparation and a close-out meeting. Once quality assurance is complete, the report will be submitted to the certifying partner before the COR expiry date.

4. Report creations and corrections

Final audit reporting will include summary report preparation and a close-out meeting. Once quality assurance is complete, the report will be submitted to the certifying partner before the COR expiry date.

1. Planning and kick off

In this session, we will organize the audit process, confirm contacts and IT access, schedule check-ins, finalize registration and scope, plan interviews and travel, and address any outstanding items.

2. Document review and verification

The document review phase includes verifying required materials, addressing gaps, and confirming accuracy through meetings with key staff.

3. Interviews and observations

Interviews will be held virtually, in person, or both, across sites, departments, and employee levels to ensure a representative sample. The number required is determined by peak employee count. Site observations will be completed as outlined in the audit protocol.

4. Report creations and corrections

Final audit reporting will include summary report preparation and a close-out meeting. Once quality assurance is complete, the report will be submitted to the certifying partner before the COR expiry date.

5. Post audit and close out

The audit close-out includes an in-person meeting, submission of the audit, and completion of any required corrections. All corrections are to be made within 48 hours.

Why Choose Artis Inc. for Your COR Audit?

Friendly, Professional Service: Our team is known for being approachable and personable, while upholding the highest professional standards. We create a comfortable atmosphere for your staff during interviews and site visits, fostering honest conversations that benefit the audit.

Certified for Your COR: Whether your COR is through ACSA, AASP, AMHSA, or Energy Safety Canada, we have approved auditors who know your certifying partner’s audit criteria inside-out. You won’t have to explain a thing – we’re already fluent in the protocols that govern your COR.

Smooth and Stress-Free: From prompt scheduling (we know those external audit timelines can creep up quickly!) to clear guidance on what’s needed, we take the mystery and anxiety out of the process. Clients often tell us how surprised they are at how easy it felt with Artis handling the audit.

Value-Added Feedback: An audit shouldn’t just be a pass/fail report. We make sure you come away with practical insights to strengthen your safety program. Our audit reports highlight your strengths and give constructive pointers on any gaps, so you can continue to improve and thrive.

Commitment to Excellence: We treat your audit as if it were our own. That means meticulous attention to detail, honesty and fairness, and a dedication to helping you succeed. We don’t just aim for you to pass – we aim for you to have a positive experience and a safer workplace as a result.

Ready for your COR Audit?

SUPPORT FOR FIRST-TIME COR AUDITS AND RE-CERTIFICATIONS, TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS.

Our auditing team are fully-certified auditors approved by the major Alberta safety associations (ACSA, AASP, AMHSA, and ESC), so we’re familiar with the specific protocols and standards that apply to your COR standard. Because of our breadth of experience, we also provide strong recommendations that will not only improve your program but help reduce redundancies within your program.

Audit Preparation Support

Already have a COR Auditor booked? Let's make the process even smoother. We support your team before and after the audit-without stepping on anyone's toes.

If you already have a COR auditor in place-whether in-house or through another external provider-Artis can still offer extra support when and where you need it the most. We provide independent, respectful, and practical help that complements your existing audit team. We're not here to replace your auditor. We're here to make their job easier and yours, too.

Pre-Audit Support

Our pre-audit services help you spot gaps before they become issues, ensure your documentation is in order, and coach your team on what to expect.

Think of it as a friendly dress rehearsal-no pressure, just helpful insight. Before the audit, we'll work alongside your safety staff to:

Review documentation and required documents

Identify common pitfalls before they affect your score

Clarify confusing audit criteria

Prepare your team for interviews and site visits

Give you honest, supportive feed back-not criticism.

Post-Audit Support

Navigate next steps with confidence

Just completed an audit and looking for guidance on what comes next? Whether you're reviewing your report, responding to an action plan, or planning future improvements, we can help. Our post-audit support gives you a second set of eyes, experienced insight, and ongoing direction that helps your safety program continue to grow.

We can assist with:

Explaining audit results in plain language

Identify root causes of any lower scores

Helping develop action plans or improvement strategies

Reviewing corrective actions for effectiveness

Preparing for future maintenance or recertification audits

Post-Audit Support – Navigate Next Steps with Confidence

Just completed an audit and looking for guidance on what comes next? Whether you’re reviewing your report, responding to an action plan, or planning future improvements, we can help. Our post-audit support gives you a second set of eyes, experienced insight, and ongoing direction that helps your safety program continue to grow.

We can assist with:

Explaining audit results in plain language

Identifying root causes of any lower scores

Helping develop action plans or improvement strategies

Reviewing corrective actions for effectiveness

Preparing for future maintenance or recertification audits

“Even the best teams need a coach in the off-season. That’s us.”

Audit Testimonials

“As a company going through our first COR audit, we weren’t sure what to expect—but Kessie immediately put our team at ease. She was approachable, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain each step and helped us understand how to meet the COR standards without overwhelming us.

Kessie’s feedback was fair and encouraging. She was able to identify areas where we were doing well, as well as areas we could improve, and she did it in a way that felt helpful rather than critical. It’s clear that she genuinely wants to see companies succeed and grow their safety programs the right way. We came out of the audit not only with our COR, but with more confidence in our health and safety system. We would definitely recommend Kessie to any company—especially those taking on a COR audit for the first time.

-Small Indigenous-led Construction, Event, and Consulting Company

“Working with Kessie for our COR audit was a highly professional and positive experience. As a large organization with multiple sites and divisions, coordinating an external audit can be complex—but Kessie brought clarity, organization, and deep audit knowledge to every step of the process.

Her communication style was organized, direct, and constructive. She ensured that our team understood the audit requirements, and she offered practical insights throughout the process that helped strengthen our internal systems. Kessie was thorough without being disruptive and approached the audit with fairness and integrity.

What stood out most was her ability to understand the size and scope of our operations and still identify key differences among different departments and groups. She gave realistic, actionable recommendations tailored to us. We would absolutely recommend Kessie to any organization looking for a knowledgeable and reliable COR auditor.”

- Large Energy and Industrial Services Company

“As a company going through our first COR audit, we weren’t sure what to expect—but Kessie immediately put our team at ease. She was approachable, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain each step and helped us understand how to meet the COR standards without overwhelming us.

Kessie’s feedback was fair and encouraging. She was able to identify areas where we were doing well, as well as areas we could improve, and she did it in a way that felt helpful rather than critical. It’s clear that she genuinely wants to see companies succeed and grow their safety programs the right way. We came out of the audit not only with our COR, but with more confidence in our health and safety system. We would definitely recommend Kessie to any company—especially those taking on a COR audit for the first time.

-Small Indigenous-led Construction, Event, and Consulting Company

“Working with Kessie for our COR audit was a highly professional and positive experience. As a large organization with multiple sites and divisions, coordinating an external audit can be complex—but Kessie brought clarity, organization, and deep audit knowledge to every step of the process.

Her communication style was organized, direct, and constructive. She ensured that our team understood the audit requirements, and she offered practical insights throughout the process that helped strengthen our internal systems. Kessie was thorough without being disruptive and approached the audit with fairness and integrity.

What stood out most was her ability to understand the size and scope of our operations and still identify key differences among different departments and groups. She gave realistic, actionable recommendations tailored to us. We would absolutely recommend Kessie to any organization looking for a knowledgeable and reliable COR auditor.”

- Large Energy and Industrial Services Company

“As a company going through our first COR audit, we weren’t sure what to expect—but Kessie immediately put our team at ease. She was approachable, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain each step and helped us understand how to meet the COR standards without overwhelming us.

Kessie’s feedback was fair and encouraging. She was able to identify areas where we were doing well, as well as areas we could improve, and she did it in a way that felt helpful rather than critical. It’s clear that she genuinely wants to see companies succeed and grow their safety programs the right way. We came out of the audit not only with our COR, but with more confidence in our health and safety system. We would definitely recommend Kessie to any company—especially those taking on a COR audit for the first time.

-Small Indigenous-led Construction, Event, and Consulting Company

“Working with Kessie for our COR audit was a highly professional and positive experience. As a large organization with multiple sites and divisions, coordinating an external audit can be complex—but Kessie brought clarity, organization, and deep audit knowledge to every step of the process.

Her communication style was organized, direct, and constructive. She ensured that our team understood the audit requirements, and she offered practical insights throughout the process that helped strengthen our internal systems. Kessie was thorough without being disruptive and approached the audit with fairness and integrity.

What stood out most was her ability to understand the size and scope of our operations and still identify key differences among different departments and groups. She gave realistic, actionable recommendations tailored to us. We would absolutely recommend Kessie to any organization looking for a knowledgeable and reliable COR auditor.”

- Large Energy and Industrial Services Company

“As a company going through our first COR audit, we weren’t sure what to expect—but Kessie immediately put our team at ease. She was approachable, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain each step and helped us understand how to meet the COR standards without overwhelming us.

Kessie’s feedback was fair and encouraging. She was able to identify areas where we were doing well, as well as areas we could improve, and she did it in a way that felt helpful rather than critical. It’s clear that she genuinely wants to see companies succeed and grow their safety programs the right way. We came out of the audit not only with our COR, but with more confidence in our health and safety system. We would definitely recommend Kessie to any company—especially those taking on a COR audit for the first time.

-Small Indigenous-led Construction, Event, and Consulting Company

“Working with Kessie for our COR audit was a highly professional and positive experience. As a large organization with multiple sites and divisions, coordinating an external audit can be complex—but Kessie brought clarity, organization, and deep audit knowledge to every step of the process.

Her communication style was organized, direct, and constructive. She ensured that our team understood the audit requirements, and she offered practical insights throughout the process that helped strengthen our internal systems. Kessie was thorough without being disruptive and approached the audit with fairness and integrity.

What stood out most was her ability to understand the size and scope of our operations and still identify key differences among different departments and groups. She gave realistic, actionable recommendations tailored to us. We would absolutely recommend Kessie to any organization looking for a knowledgeable and reliable COR auditor.”

- Large Energy and Industrial Services Company

“As a company going through our first COR audit, we weren’t sure what to expect—but Kessie immediately put our team at ease. She was approachable, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain each step and helped us understand how to meet the COR standards without overwhelming us.

Kessie’s feedback was fair and encouraging. She was able to identify areas where we were doing well, as well as areas we could improve, and she did it in a way that felt helpful rather than critical. It’s clear that she genuinely wants to see companies succeed and grow their safety programs the right way. We came out of the audit not only with our COR, but with more confidence in our health and safety system. We would definitely recommend Kessie to any company—especially those taking on a COR audit for the first time.

-Small Indigenous-led Construction, Event, and Consulting Company

Start Your Next COR Audit with Confidence

READY FOR A BETTER COR AUDIT EXPERIENCE? LET’S GET STARTED.

Reach out to us today to schedule your COR audit or simply to chat with our safety team about how we can help. We’re here to answer your questions, calm your worries, and get your company the recognition it deserves. With Artis by your side, maintaining your COR certification has never been so straightforward and rewarding. Contact us now and discover how easy a COR audit can be when you have the right partner!

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