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Vancouver, BC CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Vancouver, BC community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Planning for and shaping the future of work
- Becoming the board's leader of human capital
- Transforming HR structure and strategy
Vancouver, BC CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Vancouver, BC CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Jenine Ellefson
Newmont Goldcorp
Vice President, Human Resources - North America
Marlene Higgins
Structurlam
SVP HR
Chad Hiley
Finning
CHRO
Leslie Mitton
ICBC
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jacquie Pylypiuk
Capital Power
SVP, People, Culture and Technology
Carolynn Ryan
BC Hydro
VP People & Chief Human Resources Officer
Chris Taylor
Best Buy Canada
CHRO
Kim Toews
HSBC Canada
EVP & Head of Human Resources
Members
Satri Alpine
Oppy
Vice President, Talent & Culture
Liz Bailey-Connor
First West Credit Union
Chief People & Culture Officer
Deborah Best
Raymond James Canada
SVP, Head of Human Resources
Kelly Blackett
CWB Financial Group
EVP, Human Resources & Corporate Communication
Brent Bolling
Arc'teryx
Chief Talent Officer
Cameron Brine
Fraser Health Authority
VP of Employee Experience
Marcia Buchholz
University of British Columbia
Vice President, Human Resources
Kelly Cardwell
Bosa Properties
VP, Human Resources
Rob Chiarello
Pacific Blue Cross
SVP, People & Culture and Chief Privacy Officer
Kelly-Ann Cordner
SMS Equipment
VP, Human Resources & CHRO
Ania Cox
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union
Senior Vice President, People & Culture
Bruno Dragani
Coastal Community Credit Union
Chief People & Administration Officer
Rita Ferrara
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Executive Director, Human Resources
Heidi Ferriman
Save-On-Foods
Senior Vice President, People & Corporate Affairs
Jennifer Foster
Western Forest Products
VP, Human Resources
Keri Fraser
Westland Insurance
Chief People Officer
Todd Gilchrist
University Of Alberta
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Mal Griffin
Interior Health Authority
VP, Human Resources
Shauna Grinke
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Head of HR – North America
Kerris Hougardy
Colliers International
Vice President, People Services North America
Elaine Jensen
West Fraser Timber
General Manager, Human Resources
Lisa Kentel
Teekay Corporation
VP, People & Culture
Tina Lai
Seaspan Corporation
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ana Lopez
British Columbia Institute of Technology
VP, Human Resources & People Development
Andrew Martin
JOEY Restaurant
Vice President of People and Culture
Rachel Moore
Ovintiv
Executive Vice President, Corporate Services
Beverly Mulder
CNOOC International
VP, Human Resources & Corporate Administration
Renee Murdoch
Hardwoods Distribution Inc.
Director, Corporate Human Resources
Andrew Naklicki
City of Vancouver
Chief Human Resources Officer
Shawn Needham
Georgia Main Food Group
VP, Human Resources
Kate Parker
Technical Safety BC
VP, People
Katy Player
Canfor
VP, People & Communications
Giri Rajamahendran
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts
SVP, Human Capital
Bobbi Sadler
BC Public Service Agency
Deputy Minister
Asifa Samji
Stantec
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Caroline Schein
Article
VP, People & Culture
Terrence Schmaltz
Prospera Credit Union
Chief People & Legal Officer (CPO)
Kerrie Shakespeare
O2E Brands
Chief Purpose Officer
Kris Smail
Inland Group
VP, Human Resources
Jeff Starnaman
London Drugs
Vice President, Human Resources
Wendy Strugnell
WorkSafe BC
VP, Corporate Services & CHRO
Paul Taylor
Purdys
VP, People & Culture
Sharon Torgerson
Island Health
VP, People
Diana Trasolini
Paladin Security
Vice President, People and Culture
Mike Van Hee
University of Calgary
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”
Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills
"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”
Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies
“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”
Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson
Upcoming Programs
In-person Programs
June, 2022
Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
Virtual Programs
November 18, 2021
Vancouver, BC CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Vancouver, BC CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
Content from your CHRO peers
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 20
Chief Cybersecurity Officer Kurt John of Siemens USA joins the podcast to discuss how to manage the noise in your organization’s crowded technology ecosystem. Kurt explains how digitalization, speed to market, and a plethora of products are contributing to that noise and how to manage risk in this environment.
LISTEN NOWBLOG | AUGUST 30, 2021
BLOG | AUGUST 30, 2021
CHROs Most Concerned About Maintaining Culture and Engagement
To better understand CHROs’ top priorities and their view on the return to a new “normal,” we recently captured the sentiment of our CHRO communities through a pulse survey. Here are 6 things we learned from 300-plus HR leaders.
VIEW POSTSURVEY REPORT | AUGUST 16, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | AUGUST 16, 2021
The New C-Suite Imperative -- Australia: Partner with Peers Across the Business
Here is a look at the top objectives and sentiments of 160 C-level executives across Australia. Evanta’s 2021 Leadership Perspective Survey makes it clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is more critical than ever for executives to achieve their goals.