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David Pavan – Engineers and Geoscientists BC – Chief Regulatory Officer & Registrar

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to share the appointment of David Pavan, R.Ph., as the new Chief Regulatory Officer & Registrar of the Engineers and Geoscientists BC, effective July 18, 2022. In this role, David will oversee the organization’s regulatory functions for both individual and firm registrants, including admissions, registration, practice standards, enforcement, legislation, and investigation and discipline. David is a registered pharmacist with a strong background in professional regulation. He has extensive management experience in the pharmacy industry and has provided strategic leadership and oversight of regulatory functions in highly regulated organizations throughout his 28-year career.

Most recently, David served as the Deputy Registrar for the BC College of Pharmacists, where he was responsible for the organization’s registration, licensure, practice review, quality assurance, complaints, and investigation functions. During his 6 years with the College, he built collaborative relationships across multiple organizations and health authorities; experience that will be an asset to Engineers and Geoscientists BC as the organization seeks to collaborate with its partners under the Professional Governance Act to strengthen effective regulation, responsiveness and decision making.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations David!

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

Kimberley Hobbs – Director, Health & Safety – Vancouver Airport Authority

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberley Hobbs as the new Director, Health & Safety at the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR).  Kimberley joins YVR following a 9-and-a-half-year career with the Calgary Airport Authority where she held leadership roles in Safety as well as Airfield Operations and Maintenance.

Congratulations on your new role Kimberley and welcome to Vancouver, BC!

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

Darlene MacKinnon – Vice President, Coastal Community of Care – Vancouver Coastal Health

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Darlene MacKinnon has accepted the role of Vice President, Coastal Community of Care with Vancouver Coastal Health, effective April 25th.

Darlene brings with her vast experience in healthcare from across Canada. She has worked for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, and most recently Provincial Health Services Authority. She has worked in acute care, residential care, long term care and paramedics as well as a history of working with communities, First Nations and municipal governments to improve access to health care. Darlene completed her Master of Health Administration at the University of British Columbia and her Bachelor of Science at Dalhousie University.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Darlene.

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

Char Paul – Vice President, Finance and Executive Financial Officer – BC Assessment

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that C Assessment has promoted Char Paul as it’s new Vice President, Finance and Executive Financial Officer (EFO).

Char joined BC Assessment in 2006 and she has provided leadership on complex financial matters, worked with ministry officials on navigating submissions through Treasury Board and provincial Cabinet, and supported the Board of Directors’ with trusted information to make the best governance and strategic decisions for the organization and the taxpayers of BC.  Prior to BC Assessment, Char has spent considerable time in public sector Crown agencies delivering financial and regulatory services including financial and business planning, analysis and decision support, regulatory and performance reporting, internal control, enterprise risk management, and audit.

Char is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) and holds a MBA in Executive Management from Royal Roads University.

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

David Alexander – University Librarian – Vancouver Island University

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that David Alexander has accepted the role of University Librarian with Vancouver Island University, effective April 19th, 2022.

David brings 12 years of exceptional, relevant experience from his service with the Royal BC Museum, where he most recently served as Acting Vice President of Collections and Research. In this role, he oversaw a broad portfolio including preservation of and access to the provincial museum, archives, and library collections; partnerships; Indigenous engagement and repatriation; research and registration; conservation; and digitization services. On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations David!

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