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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.
- Leading through a new employee experience
- Redesigning HR strategies, structures, and service delivery models
- Modernizing mental health and well-being programs in a new era of work
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
Todd Gilchrist
Alberta Health Services
VP, People
Marlene Higgins
Structurlam
SVP HR
Chad Hiley
Finning
CHRO
Chris Taylor
Best Buy Canada
CHRO
Kim Toews
HSBC Canada
EVP & Head of Human Resources
Members
Liz Bailey-Connor
First West Credit Union
Chief People & Culture Officer
Deborah Best
Raymond James
SVP, Head of Human Resources
Kelly Blackett
Canadian Western Bank
EVP, Human Resources & Corporate Communication
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
Adam Charania
Provincial Health Services Authority
Executive Director, Human Resources
Rob Chiarello
Pacific Blue Cross
SVP, People & Culture and Chief Privacy Officer
Ania Cox
Coast Capital Savings
Interim Chief People Officer
Rob Cutler
Land Title & Survey Authority of BC
VP, Human Resources
Bruno Dragani
Coastal Community Credit Union
Chief People & Administration Officer
Jenine Ellefson
Newmont Corporation
Vice President, Human Resources
Rita Ferrara
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Executive Director, Human Resources
Jennifer Foster
Western Forest Products
VP, Human Resources
Keri Fraser
Westland Insurance
Chief People Officer
Doug Galloway
Oppy
VP, Talent & Culture
Mal Griffin
Interior Health Authority
VP, Human Resources
Shauna Grinke
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Head of HR – North America
Joanne Hanson
BC Public Service Agency
Assistant Deputy Minister
Kerris Hougardy
Colliers
Vice President, People Services North America
Elaine Jensen
West Fraser Timber
General Manager, Human Resources
Lisa Kentel
Teekay Corporation
VP, People & Culture
Ed Kwan
Global Container Terminals
VP, Human Resources
Tina Lai
Seaspan Corporation
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ana Lopez
British Columbia Institute of Technology
VP, Human Resources & People Development
Andrew Martin
The Joey Restaurant Group
Vice President of People and Culture
Tyson Matheson
Rocky Mountaineer
VP, Global Human Resources
Leslie Mitton
ICBC
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rachel Moore
Encana
VP, Human Resources
Beverly Mulder
CNOOC International
VP, Human Resources & Corporate Administration
Angèle Mullins
NAL Resources
Director, Human Resources
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
Heike Neumann
SAP Canada
VP, Head of Human Resources
Kate Parker
Technical Safety BC
VP, People
Katy Player
Canfor
VP, People & Communications
Len Posyniak
Vancity
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jacquie Pylypiuk
Capital Power
VP, Human Resources
Giri Rajamahendran
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts
SVP, Human Capital
Carolynn Ryan
BC Hydro
Chief Human Resources Officer
Caroline Schein
Article
VP, Human Resources
Terrence Schmaltz
Prospera Credit Union
Chief Human Resources & Legal Officer (CHRO)
Kerrie Shakespeare
O2E Brands
EVP, People & Alignment
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
Upcoming programs
December 15, 2020
2020 Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit
Vancouver Convention Centre West Building
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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June 2021
2021 Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
"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
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