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Terry Lake – Chief Executive Officer for the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce the appointment of Terry Lake as the new Chief Executive Officer for the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC! Terry will commence his employment on September 8, 2020.

Terry is well known for serving as British Columbia’s Minister of Health (2013-17) and as a two-term MLA representing Kamloops-North Thompson. In his years prior to serving at the B.C. Legislature, he was mayor of Kamloops. He has also taught at Thompson Rivers University in Animal Health Technology and in the School of Business and Economics. Before that he was a business owner, a practitioner of veterinary medicine, and a broadcaster.

“I am very excited to join BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC as CEO,” says Lake. “BCCPA is an organization that I have worked with before, and I have watched it grow into an important force in B.C. and across Canada in the area of seniors health and housing. In particular during the pandemic, BCCPA has provided decisive leadership to help keep residents and staff in our care homes and independent living sites safe.”

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 28-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Karen Campbell – Executive Director for the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karen Campbell as the new Executive Director for the British Columbia Law Institute! She will commence her employment on September 8, 2020.

Karen brings over 20 years of experience practicing public interest law in British Columbia – most of which has involved law reform and advocacy for strengthened legal tools. Her work has consistently been designed to address access to justice issues, using both Indigenous and Crown legal frameworks. In her previous positions, Karen forged effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, developed creative approaches to legal challenges, and contributed to both federal and provincial law reform initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University and a Master of Laws from the University of London, England.

Karen will work with the BCLI Board of Directors to advance BCLI’s and the Canadian Centre for Elder Law’s (CCEL) missions, to improve and modernize the law, and to increase access to justice. Under Karen’s leadership, BCLI will continue its independent and excellence-driven research, expand community engagement, and drive innovation to improve access to justice, support of older adults, and a broad range of laws. Through her collaboration with government and key provincial and national stakeholders, Karen will support BCLI and CCEL to address fundamental legal and systemic issues, and to develop just and innovative solutions towards a better future for Canada’s aging population and for all British Columbians.

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 28-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Dale Mullings – Associate Vice President, Students for The University of British Columbia – Okanagan

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dale Mullings as the new Associate Vice President, Students for The University of British Columbia – Okanagan! He will commence his employment on September 1st, 2020.

Dale comes to UBC from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where he has served since 2013 as Assistant Dean, Students and International Initiatives. Previously, he served as UTM’s Director, Residence and Student Life, and Director of Student Housing and Residence Life, and was an Instructor in Education Studies.

A skilled administrator and communicator, Dale has a strong record of collaboration with students, faculty, staff and community members. With an emphasis on integrated learning, he has led the development of several major student learning and development initiatives in partnership with academic departments, local school boards and non-profit organizations, and globally with non-governmental organizations and universities abroad. These included the Centre for Student Engagement, the International Education Centre and, in consultation with the Council of Aboriginal Initiatives Elders’ Circle, UTM’s Indigenous Centre.

Dale holds a Master of Education degree in higher education from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in political science and English, and is a PhD candidate in leadership, adult and higher education at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a national leader in recruiting senior officials to progressive post-secondary institutions. Our firm is known for creating an inclusive and transparent facilitation procedure with stakeholders and partner groups, ensuring a fair and open selection process that brings forward a diverse slate of qualified candidates for senior academic and non-academic roles.

Leslie Stevens – Deputy Chief Constable for the Port Moody Police Department

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Inspector Leslie Stevens is the successful candidate for the Port Moody Police Deputy Chief Constable position, effective October 2020.

Leslie grew up in Montreal’s West Island neighborhood participating in competitive sports from a young age and earning a Diploma in Applied Sciences at John Abbott College and a B.A. in Economics at McGill University. She moved to B.C. in 1989 and worked in the banking industry before joining the Vancouver Police Department in 1992.

In 1996, Leslie moved to Port Moody and joined the PMPD. She has fond memories of living here and working as a front line officer, and is excited to be returning to this community.

In 1998, Leslie moved back to Vancouver and rejoined the VPD, initially working Patrol and Financial Crime. Promoted to Sergeant, she was assigned to the Planning, Research & Audit Section, Financial Crime, and Human Resources.

Promoted to Inspector in 2012, Leslie spent a year as a Discipline Authority, followed by two years as Officer in Charge of the Professional Standards Section. In 2015, she returned to Operations as the District 3 Commander, responsible for the deployment of 145 front line police officers. In 2018, she was seconded as Bureau Director to the Criminal Intelligence Service of B.C. and the Yukon, a multi-jurisdictional integrated unit comprised of police professionals.

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.

Gregory Steves – Vice President, Policy & Legal Services for the Land Title & Survey Authority of BC (LTSA)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Gregory Steves has been appointed as the new Vice President, Policy & Legal Services of the Land Title & Survey Authority of BC (LTSA).

Gregory joins the LTSA from the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing where he most recently was Assistant Deputy Minister of the Office of Housing and Construction Standards. He brings strong leadership acumen and expertise in policy, as well as excellent relationships across government and the sectors served by the LTSA. His comprehensive understanding in how policy and legislation is introduced and implemented within BC will aid LTSA in meeting its growth goal.

Gregory will be starting with LTSA on Monday, August 24th.

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.