Our mission
Like the naiads of Greek mythology, we understand the healing benefits of water. Our mission is to help communities build the self-sustainable capacity needed to provide access to safe, quality, aquatic experiences that support drowning prevention and community wellness.
Meet the Owner
Shandy Onishenko, Director of Operations
Naiades Consulting Inc.
Born and raised in rural Alberta and Saskatchewan, and having lived in the Alberta Rockies and Western Canadian Arctic, I understand the value, and challenges, of rural, remote, and northern living.
With over 15 years of experience in aquatics and recreation, certified in pool operations, aquatic fitness, sport, and a Lifesaving Society National Trainer, I can provide an in-depth look at what is happening in your community and have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to help your community reach it's aquatic potential.
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My goal is to help communities overcome their unique challenges through:​
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Communication with community leaders; understanding your unique needs and vision of the future
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Assessing current features, operations, and programs; identifying what is working and areas in need of improvement
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Strategic planning to enhance and improve safety, systems, and programs in a meaningful way
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Certifying, training, mentoring, and empowering local recreation leaders
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Ongoing communication and virtual support
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Follow-up visits for continuous inspections, re-certifications, ongoing leadership development, and more.
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Recent Reviews
"We were extremely impressed with the first aid training provided by Naiades Consulting Inc. Their expert instructor, Shandy, not only conveyed essential life-saving skills effectively but also tailored the course to our specific workplace needs. The hands-on approach and interactive sessions made the learning experience engaging, ensuring our staff feels confident and well-prepared to handle any emergency situations."
Yvonne Guevera, Government of Northwest Territories
"I initially contacted Shandy to conduct a SEE Audit of our facility. Shandy is incredibly knowledgeable and through and identified numerous opportunities for us to improve our operations. Shandy worked well with our team and provided us with expert mentoring. We continue to contact Naiades for ongoing support with drawing reviews, operational plans and in-service training. Shandy and Naiades are incredible to work with for all things Aquatics and I highly recommend!"
Nancy Ryan, Town of High River
“Naiades Consulting Inc. delivered exceptional service that surpassed our expectations. Shandy, their highly skilled instructor, provided outstanding first aid training and demonstrated extensive expertise in swimming pool operation and maintenance. Her professionalism, dedication, and approach were truly commendable. We were thoroughly impressed and would confidently recommend Shandy and Naiades Consulting Inc. to anyone needing exceptional training and consultation services.”
Igor Cvetkovski, Hamlet of Tulita