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Robert Bartlett – Chief Administrative Officer for the District of West Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Robert Bartlett as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the District of West Vancouver!

Robert Bartlett comes to West Vancouver from the City of Vancouver, where he was Chief Risk Officer & Director of Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity & Compliance. His background includes 20 years of experience at all levels in the public sector. He has had senior leadership positions with the City of Vancouver, at two Olympics and led the NATO file on behalf of the UK Government, in addition to acting as Chair for a non-profit organization for the past 6 years.

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.

Tiffanie Ting – Executive Director of Continuing Studies for Emily Carr University of Art + Design

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Tiffanie Ting as the new Executive Director of Continuing Studies for Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU)! She will commence her employment on Monday, July 6th, 2020.

In this role, Tiffanie will be providing leadership and strategic direction for all of ECU’s Continuing Studies programs, partnerships and outreach initiatives. She will be working closely with staff, faculty and the entire Academic Affairs team as they broaden their outreach and programming in lielong learning initiatives.

Tiffanie joins ECU with a record of outstanding academic, pedagogical and research achievement. She most recently served as Dean of Cabot House and Lecturer on Sociology at Harvard University, and has worked in art museums in both Canada and the U.S., focusing on art education and community engagement.

Tiffanie has a doctorate in Culture, Communities and Education from Harvard, as well as previous degrees in education (Master of Education, Harvard), and art history and psychology (Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto).

Her academic interests include issues of identity and learning in cultural institutions; qualitative research design; the sociology of education; and the sociology of art. Most recently, Tiffanie’s work has centred around investigating students’ narratives of academic decision-making and sense of purpose in the context of a liberal arts education.

This move represents a homecoming for Tiffanie, a born-and-raised Vancouverite.

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.

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: