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Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
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Connections
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Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Shifting Business Focus From Critical Roles to Critical Skills
- Revolutionizing the Employee Experience to Aid Retention
- New Ways of Leading for 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
Jenine Ellefson
Newmont
Vice President, Human Resources - North America
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
Janelle Aaker
Vancity
Chief Equity & People Officer
Satri Alpine
Oppy
Vice President, Talent & Culture
Liz Bailey-Connor
First West Credit Union
Chief People & Culture Officer
Deborah Best
BlueShore Financial
CHRO
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
Andrea Cadogan
FortisBC Energy
VP, People
Sarah Cameron
Covenant Health Canada
CHRO
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
Chief People Officer
Patricia Dejo
Pan American Silver
Director, Human Resources
Kate Dickerson
Vancouver Community College
Vice President, People Services
Michaela Doelman
State of Washington
CHRO
Jason Downing
MOWI
Head of Human Resources & Safety
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
Marlene Higgins
Structurlam
SVP HR
Elaine Jensen
West Fraser
General Manager, Human Resources
April Jones
Kal Tire
Vice President, Human Resources
Tina Lai
Kabam
Chief People Officer
Ana Lopez
British Columbia Institute of Technology
VP, Human Resources & People Development
Jaime MacDonald
Brookfield Properties
Vice President, Human Resources
Rachel Moore
Ovintiv
Executive Vice President, Corporate Services
Beverly Mulder
CNOOC International
VP, Human Resources & Corporate Administration
Renee Murdoch
Adentra Group
Director, Corporate Human Resources
Sheila Murty
Tillamook
EVP, People and Culture
Andrew Naklicki
City of Vancouver
Chief Human Resources Officer
Shawn Needham
Georgia Main Food Group
VP, Human Resources
Sharlie Niessen
London Drugs
General Manager, Human Resources
Stacey Norman
Ledcor
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Linda Palladino
Enbridge Gas
VP, Human Resources & Development
Kate Parker
Technical Safety BC
VP, People
Franklin Plaistowe
State of Washington Attorney General's Office
Chief Human Resources Officer
Giri Rajamahendran
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts
SVP, Human Capital
Melinda Rogers
NW Natural
Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
Lori Sabet
Cascade Asset Management Company
CHRO
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
Lydia Tay
FirstService Residential
Vice President, Human Resources
Paul Taylor
Purdys
VP, People & Culture
Sharon Torgerson
Island Health
VP, People
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
March 22, 2023 | 1 hour
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall
Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
June 6, 2023 | 1 day
Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 08/17/2022
Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit - 06/23/2022
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 02/24/2022
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 11/18/2021
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 08/26/2021
Vancouver, BC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/09/2021
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 02/25/2021
Vancouver, BC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/15/2020
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 11/24/2020
Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall - 10/29/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
4 Common Practices of Successful CHROs
What can CHROs do to address these conflicting pressures and be effective leaders? We asked CHROs across Evanta communities to share their advice for someone just starting out in the role as a CHRO, and we noticed four common practices CHROs from top organizations do differently. Learn more.
VIEW POSTTOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
Tackling Talent in 2023
In 2023, the talent landscape is not expected to see any relief from the challenges presented in previous years, but what can human resources leaders do to support their organization through this time of high turnover? Recently, CHROs from the New York Community gathered for a Town Hall to address their top talent challenges and tactics to overcome them – these are their takeaways.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 9, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 9, 2023
2023 CHRO Leadership Perspectives
CHROs are using their position in the C-suite to impact mission critical priorities across the enterprise, including driving growth and improving employee satisfaction and engagement. But as the business landscape continues to shift, so do CHROs’ priorities on a functional level. Learn what 450 CHROs say are their most important priorities in 2023.
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