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Tiffany Chung – Director, Labour Relations for Construction Labour Relations Association of BC

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Tiffany Chung has been selected as the new Director, Labour Relations of Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (CLR). As a senior member of CLR’s Labour Relations team, Tiffany will lead aspects of Labour Relations and Human Resources with respect to her assigned trade sectors, while providing client service and representing CLR on several committees. She will commence her employment on Monday, July 6th.

Tiffany joins CLR from Metro Vancouver, where she gained experience as lead spokesperson at various bargaining tables and negotiated the renewal of several collective agreements.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Travis Shaw – Vice President, Wholesale for ColdStar Solutions

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Travis Shaw as ColdStar Solutions’ new Vice President, Wholesale. Travis commenced his employment with ColdStar on June 15, 2020.

Bringing over 25 years of experience with Thrifty Foods | Sobeys, Travis is recognized for his expertise in warehousing, purchasing, and business development. He has spent his career on Vancouver Island in the grocery industry and ColdStar couldn’t be more excited to have him join.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Relocating Back to Canada – Tips for Finding an Executive Position Back Home

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Last week Allan Nichols, CEO of The Canadian Expat asked PFM Partner, Shaun Carpenter, to provide his insights for Canadians abroad that may be looking to move home. The interview addresses some of the obstacles and perceived risks Canadians face in their job search after living and working overseas for several years.

If you are an executive looking to move back home to Canada, PFM Partner Shaun Carpenter has 6 tips to optimize your success:

  1. Address the cost of moving. If you are willing to incur the cost of moving yourself, be clear and upfront about this. Include in your Cover Letter that you are not opposed to paying for your own relocation.
  2. Be clear of your citizenship. Indicating your Canadian citizenship in your CV or Cover Letter will also help eliminate the perceived time delay of hiring you over a local candidate.
  3. Do not assume Canadians will be familiar with the overseas organizations you worked for. Provide a detailed summary outlining the size, annual revenue, business focus, ownership, geographical span and reporting structure. This allows for anyone reading your CV to make comparisons to Canadian companies and see how your experience aligns.
  4. Do not limit your CV to one page. The one-page rule is a myth. Being too brief on your CV may not give a full picutre of your experience.
  5. Do your research. Find out who the major Executive Search players are in the region you would like to work and reach out, make a personal connection. Submit your CV and be clear on your objectives and timeframe.
  6. Do more research. Look into companies in the industries you are most interested in. Understand who they are, who’s on the executive teams, and where you might bring the most value. When you’re asked about which companies are on your radar, it will be clear you have done your research.

You can watch the entire interview here:

Royce Chwin – President & Chief Executive Officer for Tourism Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Royce Chwin as Tourism Vancouver’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 13, 2020.

Following an extensive global search to fill the role, Royce’s impressive experience in senior positions at both federal and provincial tourism organizations, combined with his keen business acumen from leading teams in the private sector, made him the top choice for the job.

Royce joins Tourism Vancouver from Travel Alberta, an award-winning provincial crown corporation responsible to market Alberta worldwide. He was appointed CEO in 2014 and under his leadership the organization was recognized for several best corporate culture awards as well as multiple global marketing awards for the “Remember to Breathe” campaign, among others. Prior to his role at Travel Alberta, Royce held leadership roles at Destination Canada (then called the Canadian Tourism Commission) and has extensive business experience in the private sector with marquee brands including Starbucks and Boston Pizza International.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Virginia Cullen – Chief Administrative Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Virginia Cullen has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), effective April 20, 2020. Virginia will lead the team of staff and operations of the RMOW. The position also builds and maintains key relationships with other levels of government, as well as with resort and external partners.

Most recently Chief Operating Officer for BGC Engineering, Virginia brings two decades of leadership experience managing large teams and complex projects. She has established successful operations and financial reporting processes, strategic planning and development frameworks and progressive employee and community engagement.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.