Author Archives: PFM Search

Roeland Zwaag – General Manager, Engineering & Public Works – City of Richmond

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Roeland Zwaag has accepted the role of General Manager, Engineering & Public Works with the City of Richmond effective August 2024.

As a professional Engineer with over 25 years of consulting and municipal experience along with a proactive and positive approach he will bring added value to his new role with the City of Richmond.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Roeland!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Samantha Pillay – Senior Director, People & Culture – City of Richmond

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Samantha Pillay has accepted the role of Senior Director, People & Culture with the City of Richmond effective Monday August 26th.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Samantha Pillay!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Aamir Bharmal – Chief Medical Officer – WorkSafeBC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Aamir Bharmal  has accepted the role of Chief Medical Officer with WorkSafeBC effective November 4th, 2024.

Dr. Bharmal is a public health physician who is passionate about injury and disease prevention, epidemiology, and health quality. He comes to WorkSafeBC from the BC Centre for Disease Control, where he has been serving as medical director of public health response, supporting provincial public health emergency preparedness and response, particularly for emerging infectious diseases.

As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Bharmal will focus on health care strategy, professional practice, outcome-focused treatment pathways, identifying emerging trends, and enhancing WorkSafeBC’s internal and external engagement and education.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Aamir!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Tyler Fainstat – Executive Director – The John Howard Society of North Island

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Tyler Fainstat has accepted the role of Executive Director with The John Howard Society of North Island effective August 1st/2024.

Fainstat has a wealth of experience in social services and not-for-profit leadership. He has been executive director of The John Howard Society of Ottawa for the past eight years, and prior to that was executive director of The John Howard Society of Kingston for three years. He also spent almost 10 years working abroad with the international medical humanitarian organization, Médecins Sans Frontières, as a project coordinator, country director, and executive director.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Tyler!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Jill Sharland – Chief Financial Officer – DP World Canada

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Jill Sharland accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with DP World Canada effective June 25th/2024.

Jill brings a wealth of experience in driving financial and strategic growth in capital-intensive industries.

With over 30 years of senior financial management experience, she has demonstrated a profound ability to partner with CEOs and executive teams to drive robust financial and operational results. Her expertise spans across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, and laboratory services, making her a pivotal addition to DP World’s executive team in Canada.

Prior to joining DP World, Jill served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BC Ferries, where she managed a significant capital plan and led major funding initiatives that secured substantial governmental support. Her strategic vision was instrumental in navigating the company through complex operational challenges, enhancing transparency, and fostering stakeholder engagement across multiple levels.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jill!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.