Author Archives: PFM Search

Edward Vasquez – Director, Enterprise Application Services – BCIT

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Edward Vasquez has accepted the role of Director, Enterprise Application Services with BCIT effective Jan 6th/2025.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Edward!

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.

Paul McKenzie – Superintendent of Schools – qathet School District (SD47)

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Paul McKenzie has accepted the role of Superintendent of Schools with the qathet School District (SD47) effective April/2024.

Paul brings over 30 years of experience in public education, with an extensive background in leadership across multiple districts. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Superintendent in the Saanich School District, where he focused on developing school plans that align with the district’s strategic priorities, including the First Peoples Principles of Learning. His efforts have strengthened relationships between schools and communities through parent engagement and support for student success initiatives. Paul has also overseen key district operations such as staffing allocations, curriculum renewal, and technological advancements aimed at enhancing student engagement.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Paul!

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.

Adam Charania – Vice President, Human Resources – University of BC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Adam Charania has accepted the role of Vice President, HR with the University of BC effective December 6th/2024.

Adam has been serving as UBC’s Interim Vice-President, Human Resources, since April 2024. He brings more than 20 years of broad senior HR leadership experience, in both the public and private sectors. Over the course of his career, he has worked in several large and complex organizations including Provincial Health Services Authority, British Columbia Automobile Association, as well as the BC Provincial Government, at both the Ministry of Labour and the Public Sector Employers’ Council. He has led HR teams where he was responsible for talent, succession and workforce planning, organizational restructuring, labour relations, compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs, including integration of diversity and inclusion across HR programs.

As an integral member of the senior leadership team, the Vice-President, Human Resources works collaboratively with management, students, faculty and staff across the university, and with key external partners, to enhance UBC’s ability to achieve its people objectives and sustain a culture that sees people as the university’s greatest strength.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Adam!

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.

Harj Sidhu – Chief Constable – Delta Police Department

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Harj Sidhu has accepted the role of Chief Constable with the Delta Police Department effective November 25th/2024.

“We are thrilled to announce Harj Sidhu as our new Chief,” said Board Chair Ian Tait. “With 31 years of dedicated service to our community and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Chief Sidhu brings a wealth of experience, institutional knowledge, and visionary leadership to this role.”

“This historic promotion — our first internal appointment to Chief in 38 years and the first South Asian Chief for Delta —reflects the strength of our department and our confidence in Chief Sidhu’s ability to lead us into the future while continuing to foster trust, safety, and collaboration with the community,” added Tait.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Harj!

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.

Balraj Bains- Director, Strategy & Innovation – Legal Aid BC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Balraj Bains has accepted the role of Director, Strategy & Innovation with Legal Aid BC effective October 29th/2024.

Balraj is bringing years of experience as a strategic consultant and business advisor to Legal Aid BC through his most recent work with Providence Health Care and PHC Ventures.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Balraj!

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.