Greg Alabi
Construction Health and Safety professional
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Construction Health and Safety professional, with over 15 years' construction experience in managing, lead, achieve and exceed deliverables. Effect and improve workplace health and safety management, with measurable outcomes. Good knowledge of KPIs and great success stories.
Experience
Senior Health & Safety Specialist - AECOM - Toronto, Canada
(2026-01)
Senior Safety Officer, lead Construction safety (field) team. Owner Representative on the Pearson LIFT project, supporting the Project Management Office.
- Developing and reviewing SMPs, HSMSs, SWPs, PSSPs, JHAs etc.
- Conducting Assurance & compliance with regulations, legislation, codes, policies, etc.
- Conduct site visits, inspection, audits, gap analysis, risk assessment, incident investigations, etc.
- Review, update, upgrade Health and Safety management programs.
Safety Advisor / Trainer - Onxpress Transportation Partners/Metrolinx - Toronto, ONT.
(2023-03 - 2025-04)
- Provide orientation for new hires and subcontractors and recommend HSE training for all trades, subs and office workers.
- Conduct site visits for inspection, audits, safety meetings, incident investigations, etc.
- Maintain training records and schedule workers for refresher training.
- Review, update, upgrade HSE training modules and develop new HSE training modules.
Senior HSE Specialist, Central Ontario Region - Ainsworth/GDI - Toronto, ONT.
(2022-09 - 2023-03)
- Frequent site visits to identify actual and potential hazards/dangers. Ensure they are addressed.
- Work with frontline supervisors and managers to prevent incidents and manage injuries.
- Managed HSE management systems for the Construction, Field Services and HVAC business units across central Ontario.
- Monitoring the leading and lagging indicators, conducting gap analysis and HSE audits to identify gaps and close off all corrective action plans.
- Oversight of safety officers and safety Reps across my business units.
- Work with senior management to achieve HSE targets, to enhance bidding for projects/contracts.
- Looked after the health and safety of multi trades in a unionized work environment.
Regional Health & Safety Advisor/Trainer - Black & McDonald Ltd. - Toronto
(2016-04 - 2022-08)
Manage HSE programs across Southern Ontario region- Mechanical/Electrical, I.C.I. etc. Look after all trades and subcontractors in major projects- The Union Station Revitalization project, Pearson Airport, Metrolinx, Crosslinx LRT, Electrical/Mechanical upgrades within Toronto District Schools Board, Eight different fire Halls, Seven different Data Centers, Trillium Health Network, University Health Network, University of Toronto- (all Campuses), Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Commercial banks in Toronto Downtown financial district, Toronto City Hall, Waste water treatment plants across Toronto GTA, etc.
- Provide HSE trainings and orientations to new employees and Subcontractors.
- Develop and revise the project safety plans for new projects.
- Review designated substance survey reports and environmental impact assessment and ensure all concerns are fully addressed, before work begins.
- Managed relationships with MOL, WSIB, Clients, subcontractors, etc. where applicable.
- Successful in managing incidents, develop corrective action plans and RTW program (injured workers, claims management, modified work, etc.)
- Conduct site inspections, incident investigation, Hazard Assessment/Controls across the region.
- Conduct safety meetings/toolbox talk, fire drill, emergency response, safety stand downs, etc.
- Develop safe work procedures for various tasks.
Health & Safety Consultant - ASI Group Canada
(2016-10 - 2016-12)
Contract position reporting to the CEO.
- Developed a new health and safety policy/procedure for the company
- Conducted safety inspection of the plant, equipment, machines, facility, etc.
- Provided leadership in organizing the plant, to be a safe workplace.
- Initiated and introduced daily toolbox talk, weekly safety meeting and record keeping
- Provided safety training, orientation and training matrix.
Health & Safety Supervisor - Ancam Solutions Company Ltd. - Oakville, ON.
(2016-06 - 2016-10)
- Provided safety oversite for all contractors (electricians, welders, etc.) in Amazon, Brampton
- Ensured all trades are familiar with company and client's OHS policies.
Health and Safety Specialist - CSRoofing - Toronto, ON
(2015-09 - 2016-06)
- Scheduled and unscheduled Construction site safety inspections and Safety Audits
- Conducted Safety meeting/ toolbox talks and ensure Corrective Action Plans are implemented
- Ensure workers are familiar with the JHAs and comply with regulations on Working at Heights.
Health and Safety Specialist - Aramark- RWS
(2014-11 - 2015-04)
Reporting to Director of Safety. Oversight of camp facilities in ConocoPhillips, Nexen, Devon Energy, Valard, MHL
- Conducted safety inspections of facilities during maintenance
- Conducted unscheduled and target Inspection/Safety observation audit reports on workers.
- Reviewed JHAs, FLHAs, SOARS (BBOs)
- Reviewed with front-line managers and supervisors, company HSE programs
HSE Field Coordinator for Alberta - SGS Canada Inc. - Fort McMurray, AB.
(2013-02 - 2013-10)
Reporting to the Area Manager. HSE oversight of all SGS locations in all major Oil and Gas plants across Northern Alberta
- Provided Training, formal/informal inspections, safety audit, etc.
- Identify and document hazards or near miss and offer timely corrective actions.
- Loss prevention, incident investigation, FLRA, near miss reporting, etc.
HSE Advisor - Kentz/Callisto Construction Ltd. - Kearl OilSands Project, Fort MacKay, AB.
(2012-06 - 2012-12)
Seasonal position.
- Identify and document hazards or near miss and offer corrective actions.
- Conduct employee orientation/indoctrination.
- WCB reporting and its related follow-up actions
- Conduct Safety Stand downs, trainings, daily, safety, tailgate/toolbox meetings.
Health and Safety Coordinator - Maxxam Analytics - Fort McMurray, AB
(2012-03 - 2012-05)
Coordination and managing Health and Safety issues in all Maxxam locations all over Northern Alberta, including, but not limited to, Fort McMurray town Lab. Suncor TRO, Firebag, CNRL- Horizon, Devon- Jackfish- 1 & 2, Statoil- Conklin, etc.
Health, Safety and Environment Advisor - CGGVeritas - Calgary
(2011-09 - 2012-03)
Seasonal position.
- Maintained Zero harm to Employees, Environment, Equipment, etc.
- Conducted Risk Assessment, safety meetings, Job Safety Analysis, Incident Investigation, etc.
- Managed the orientation and training for new and serving employees
- Worked with crew to improve safety standards
Safety and Compliance Officer - Supply Chain Management - Balzac, AB.
(2011-07 - 2011-09)
- Supervised Employees to comply with Health & Safety S.O.P
- Conducted Incident Investigations and incident reports.
- Inspected work site to ensure environmental Safety.
- Assisted Employees who require first Aid/WCB Report, etc.
Maintenance and Safety Team Member - Moore's Industrial Services - Calgary
(2008-08 - 2011-06)
- Assist HSE Manager with assigned duties, promoting safety programs, etc.
- Advised workers and Management on hazards ID, near miss reporting, Incident investigation, etc.
- Inspected equipment- Cranes, mobile equipment, Forklift, Hoists, General Facility Inspection, etc.
- Collected chemical samples for analysis, storage and do necessary paperwork.
Education
B.Ed. - Guidance Counseling - AAU, Akungba
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) - UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Auditing HSE Management Systems - UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY