Headquarters:

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Year founded:

1785

Number of employees:

3,700+

Phone:

1 888 259 4222

Email:

customerservice@unb.ca

Website:

unb.ca/cel/ohs/index.html

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/unb-cel

“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”

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Glyn Jones, MASc, PEng, CIH, CRSP

UNB OHS Instructor

Darrel Nickerson, BBA, MS, CRSP

UNB OHS Instructor

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Dr. Bill Howatt is the founder of Howatt Human Resources Consulting and an international expert in workplace psychological health and safety. He is a highly sought-after speaker on leadership, resilience, and psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces. A behavioural scientist, he is passionate about supporting employees and leaders to create thriving workplaces. In Howatt’s over 30 years of professional experience, he has published over 60 books and 600 articles and regularly contributes to workplace mental health research. He is the creator and instructor of the University of New Brunswick’s online suite of psychological health and safety courses and certificate programs.

UNB OHS Instructor

Dr. Bill Howatt, PhD, EdD Post Doc

Glyn Jones is the general manager of the EHS division of Bravo Target Safety in Calgary, Alberta. He is a consulting occupational health and safety specialist and leadership coach with almost 40 years of experience. Jones is a chemical engineer by training, is a professional engineer, and has completed a master’s degree specializing in occupational health and safety. He holds numerous professional certifications and is a CIH and a CRSP. Jones has been providing curriculum support and teaching at the University of New Brunswick occupational health and safety program for 16 years.

UNB OHS Instructor

Glyn Jones, MASc, PEng, CIH, CRSP

Darrel Nickerson is the director of health and safety for Irving Forest Services, based in Saint John, New Brunswick, and has been involved in safety for almost 30 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from UNB Saint John and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, St. Louis, Mo. He holds a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® designation. Nickerson is the current chairperson for the Board of Safety Services New Brunswick and recently joined the BCRSP Governing Board. He has been an instructor in UNB’s Occupational Health and Safety program since 2018.

UNB OHS Instructor

Darrel Nickerson, BBA, MS, CRSP

Erica Kofie, QBE

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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.

Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services

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.

Vice President, Human Resources

Laura Desjardins

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is home to the largest occupational health and safety (OHS) program in Canada, offering a comprehensive suite of certificate and diploma programs to newcomers to the profession and OHS practitioners at all stages of their career. The online, asynchronous delivery format allows learners the flexibility to work at their own pace, making it convenient to balance work, life, and their education. UNB’s OHS programs are taught by industry experts who blend theory with practical case studies. Learners can immediately apply what they’ve learned to their organizations, making the decision to acquire an education from UNB a strategic investment. Continuously updating and expanding program offerings, working closely with regional and national safety organizations, and hosting an annual Thought Leaders Dinner with stakeholders in the safety field are just a few of the ways UNB is keeping pace with the advancement of the health and safety sector and the training needs of the workforce. UNB provides free opportunities for continuous learning and professional development with its annual Let’s Talk Safety webinar series and Knowledge Corner resource hub. UNB is one of only two institutions offering OHS programs in Canada that are signatories to the Singapore Accord.

“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.

Vice President, Operations

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

Chief Risk Officer

Evelyn Peng

Chief Risk Officer

Evelyn Peng

Sarah M Stewart

Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations

Karen Bannister, CM

Vice President, Marketing

Dave Longbottom

Chief Technology Officer

Alex Ventura

Head of Marketing

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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 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

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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Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

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Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Group Chief Financial Officer

Earlene Huntley

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Melissa Abramowitz

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Earlene Huntley

Group Chief Financial Officer

Earlene Huntley

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Melissa Abramowitz

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