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PFM’s Truth & Reconciliation Day Activity

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This Thursday, PFM will be marking Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by doing group work that allows for reflection on the truth, recognizing – in the words of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report – that without truth, there can be no genuine reconciliation. From the Canadian Government; the European settlers’; and the United, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Catholic Church’s systemic attempt of cultural genocide of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, to the micro-aggressions we may not recognize are part of our everyday dialogue and thought, we need to ensure we all know our history so we can do better.

There is an abundance of information that Canadians can dig into, and it can feel overwhelming in terms of where to begin. On Thursday, we want to make sure that all members of the PFM team have a shared understanding so we can move forward together. Therefore, we are going to be focusing our efforts on the following resources:

If you are looking for resources, we would recommend these as a good place to start. We would also welcome recommendations and suggestions, recognizing this is just a beginning.

Leon Gous – Chief Administrative Officer – City of Burnaby

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that the City of Burnaby has promoted Leon Gous as its new chief administrative officer, which will be effective Sept. 7.

Mayor Mike Hurley said in a news release “it was evident throughout our rigorous recruitment process that Leon possesses the depth and knowledge and experience we need in this role at the City of Burnaby. His commitment to deliver exceptional services to our community has been unmistakable. Leon’s calming presence combined with his pragmatic attitude and innovative spirit will be a welcomed presence as CAO.”

Mr. Gous has extensive experience in municipal government. He first started working for the city in 2013 when he was hired as the director of engineering.

“I am now honoured and humbled to have the opportunity to be able to work with the mayor and council and all the devoted staff of the City of Burnaby to build a service-focused culture that will ensure we remain a community of choice in the Lower Mainland.”

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.

Announcing Our Exciting New Partnership

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At PFM, our purpose is to help our clients build strong, cohesive, and diverse teams. We are committed to working creatively to unearth incredibly talented individuals, who become invaluable leaders for the organizations we partner with. Our success is fueled by the unique approach our team takes to establish an in-depth and meaningful understanding of what keeps our clients up at night, as well as their vision of what can be achieved through inspirational leadership and innovative ideas.

Creating successful companies starts with people, and that is why we’re excited to announce our partnership with ViRTUS Inc., a leading leadership development and strategic planning firm. At ViRTUS, their purpose is to make a difference in the lives of others. They build respectful, empathetic and productive leaders, who are aware of their impact on the world. ViRTUS helps senior teams create strategies that are inspiring, executable, and that drive real outcomes.

We’re looking forward to supporting each other’s clients in finding and developing the most impactful leaders in the market.

Jerry Chen – Associate Vice President, Human Resources (Communities of Expertise) – University of British Columbia

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Jerry Chen has been selected as the new Associate Vice President, Human Resources (Communities of Expertise) for the University of British Columbia, effective September 7th, 2021.

Jerry brings over twenty years of experience in the human resources practice in various sectors, most recently at Pacific Blue Cross where he led a complex compensation transformation project. Jerry also brings experience in Talent Acquisition where he spearheaded an Indigenous recruitment initiative. He has worked closely with Workday and has experience in driving Robotic Process Automation to reduce administrative work.

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.

Richard Porges – President & CEO – Destination BC

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Following an extensive global search, PFM Executive Search in Vancouver, BC is excited to announce that Richard Porges has been selected as the new President and CEO of Destination BC, effective immediately.

Richard previously served as the corporation’s Acting President and CEO, and Vice President of Corporate Development, prior to that. Richard joined the corporation’s research department in 1999 and moved to progressively more senior roles within the BC Provincial Government, and with Destination BC. As Vice President of Corporate Development, Richard provided strategic leadership for Destination BC’s corporate communications, research and analytics, human resources, and corporate services departments. Before joining Destination BC, Richard taught in the Economics, MBA, and MPA programs at the University of Victoria, and was a consultant for several government and non-profit organizations.

Richard brings the leadership, government and tourism-sector relationships, and strategic skills to undertake this role, drive the organization’s goals, and support BC’s tourism industry through some of the biggest challenges the sector has ever faced. Destination BC’s Board is confident that Richard, the Executive team, and Destination BC’s dedicated staff will continue to deliver programs and services to support industry through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search, working with 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 strategic leadership positions.