Headquarters:
8700 Dufferin Street, Unit 14, Concord, ON L4K 4S2
Year founded:
2005
Number of employees:
23
Phone:
905 669 5444
Email:
info@safetyfirstconsulting.ca
Website:
safetyfirstconsulting.ca
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/safety-first-consulting-professional-corporation
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
SAFETY FIRST CONSULTING PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Yves Tremblay
Chief Executive Officer and President
Jason Boyd, CPA
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance
Dean Toly
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Operations
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Yves Tremblay is an electrical engineer who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan. He spent over 13 years at TransAlta in progressively more senior roles, up to director of generation services. He has also worked at Enerflex, where he held the positions of VP of power generation and VP of electrical and instrumentation. He was also the CEO of Dyno Nobel Canada.
Tremblay is a former board member and chair of the Alberta Boiler Safety Association. He is currently a board member of Alberta First Call.
Chief Executive Officer and President
Yves Tremblay
Jason Boyd, CPA, brings extensive knowledge and experience related to finance, accounting, business, and strategic management to this role. He has proven leadership skills developed through positions of senior responsibility in a number of dynamic and commercially successful companies, including Coca-Cola Canada and Dyno Nobel Canada. Boyd’s financial acumen adds significant strength to Pronghorn Controls’ result-driven initiatives.
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance
Jason Boyd, CPA
Dean Toly brings over 25 years of experience directly related to Pronghorn Controls’ current operations. Prior to his current role, he owned and operated Toly Controls and Instrumentation in Alberta. He progressed through increasing levels of responsibility with the company subsequent to its purchase in 2001 by Ensource, which later became Syntech Enerflex. At the time of his recruitment to Pronghorn, he was the general manager of Toly Controls and Instrumentation.
Toly is known and respected in the industry and has broad and diverse experience in providing electrical and instrumentation services as well as expertise to the oil and gas sector.
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Operations
Dean Toly
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
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“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
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Lyn Luciani, BA, CHRP
Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services
Lyn Luciani, BA, CHRP, has extensive experience in human resources gained from over 25 years of progressively responsible positions. Her proven expertise in all areas of HR, industrial relations, and communications has been acquired at several companies, including Superior Propane, Aquila, and Dyno Nobel, where she was VP of HR and communications.
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Lyn Luciani, BA, CHRP
Laura Desjardins
Vice President, Human Resources
Laura Desjardins joined TSSA as vice president, human resources, in January 2019. She has held executive positions in human resources in a number of organizations, including Bell Canada Enterprises and Hewlett-Packard most recently.
Desjardins has a strong track record of supporting organizations in strengthening their cultures, developing HR solutions that are both impactful and customer-oriented, and implementing training programs to support employee development and advancement.
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Laura Desjardins
Safety First Consulting Professional Corporation opened its doors in 2005 with a handful of clients and a staff of three. It is now in its 19th year of service, with a roster of diverse and notable clients across Ontario.
Safety First provides full-service solutions as it relates to occupational health and safety in the workplace. Its specializations include workplace inspections, COR™ audits, safety training, H&S policy and program development, and WSIB paralegal claims management. The company provides thorough on-site investigations that highlight the root cause of incidents. It advises on systems and procedures that can be implemented to prevent recurrences, emphasizing the foresight gained when engaged from the start of a project. In the event of incidents, it continues to support clients with its WSIB claims management services.
Safety First represents employers with their workplace injury management and appeals. With over 100 years of combined experience managing claims, its expertise in this area has resulted in astronomical savings and increased profitability for clients. Safety First is governed by the Law Society of Ontario, which has strict requirements to maintain professionalism and abide by codes of conduct.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Nashir Jiwani
Vice President, Operations
Kevin Padley
Executive Vice President, Integrated Facility Services and Janitorial Canada Sales
Mike Boomrod
President, Janitorial USA
Evelyn Peng
Chief Risk Officer
Nashir Jiwani joined TSSA as interim vice president, operations, in February 2020. After a brief departure, he returned to the role in August 2021. Leading the largest single team in the organization, Jiwani oversees the ongoing development of processes, standard operating procedures, methodologies, controls, and overall best practices to enhance TSSA’s core capabilities and achieve operational efficiencies.
An accomplished senior executive, Jiwani was formerly VP of operations, Americas, at CSA Group; COO and construction manager at Aliya’s Foods; VP of operations at Hartmann North America; and managing director at DuPont Canada.
Jiwani holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering degree from McGill University, an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Schulich School of Business at York University, and a Chartered Director designation from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
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Nashir Jiwani
Kevin Padley joined GDI in February 2021 as senior vice president of Integrated Facility Services, responsible for leading, managing and growing GDI’s integrated facility services. He is a key member of the senior management team and is based in the Toronto office. Prior to joining GDI, he spent the last 10 years with JLL, where he was responsible for supporting and developing integrated facility management solutions in North America. He excels in providing client solutions, management, team building and strategic planning. He has over 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate and facility management industries.
Executive Vice President, Integrated Facility Services and Janitorial Canada Sales
Kevin Padley
Mike Boomrod has served as the president of the GDI’s janitorial USA business segment since July 2020. From 2013 to 2020, he occupied successive roles as president, Midwest and regional president for the company’s US operating subsidiary. Prior to joining GDI, Boomrod started his career in the facility services industry as director of operations at Omni Facility Services, working alongside his father, Ahmed, prior to Omni’s merger with the company’s US entity in 2014. Boomrod is based in the Southfield, Michigan office. He received his BA in Business Management from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
President, Janitorial USA
Mike Boomrod
Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
Evelyn Peng
Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
Evelyn Peng
Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
Evelyn Peng
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President,
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Karen Bannister, CM
Vice President, Marketing
Dave Longbottom
Chief Technology Officer
Alex Ventura
Head of Marketing
Damian Palovick
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Dr. Mary Lavoie
Head of Risk Management and Senior Vice President
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Mark Bernacki
Chief Underwriting Officer
Ryan Armijo
Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division
Bob Petrilli
President, Underwriting Division
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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Melissa Abramowitz
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.
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Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
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Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
Group Chief Financial Officer
Earlene Huntley
Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
Melissa Abramowitz
Melissa Abramowitz
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
Earlene Huntley
Group Chief Financial Officer
Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
Group Chief Financial Officer
Earlene Huntley
Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
Melissa Abramowitz
Management liability
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