Vancouver, BC CHRO Community

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
Driving consequential accountability for DE&I

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

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 Bank 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

Sean Chilton

Alberta Health Services
Vice President, People, Health Professions and Information Technology

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

Jaci Edgeworth

ICBC
Chief Human Resources 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

Elaine Jensen

West Fraser
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

VIRTUAL

February 24, 2022 | 1 hour

Vancouver, BC CHRO Virtual Town Hall

Walking the Tightrope – Balancing New Employee Demands & Business Goals

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

June, 2022 | 1 day

Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

Content from your CHRO peers

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JANUARY 28, 2022

Leading Transformation Through the Lens of the People

Chief Talent Officer Sakita Douglas believes the current challenges in the talent market create “a great canvas for us to create something incredibly innovative and inviting.” Learn how she is leading a transformational change across nearly 20,000 employees in Harris County, Texas.

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TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JANUARY 25, 2022

Reimagining Employee Experience — Retaining Your Employees

The Great Resignation is leading to alternative ways of thinking about employee retention and experience. The UK CHRO community came together to discuss ways to evolve your HR strategies to be more centered around the employee and how to create a culture in which employees want to stay.