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Stephanie Munro – Chief Administrative Officer – District of North Saanich

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Stephanie Munro has accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer with the District of North Saanich, effective November 6th. Stephanie had been acting as interim CAO since June 2023.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant, Stephanie began her career in a mid-size accounting firm in Victoria focusing on non-profit clients. Her career at District of North Saanich began in 2012 in the role of Manager of Financial Services, and she was appointed to the role of Director of Financial Services in early 2017. Stephanie also serves as a Director on the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. board and brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the position. She has demonstrated commitment and leadership in the municipality over the past decade.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Stephanie!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 31-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.

Erin Howard – Director, Learning Services – Camosun College

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Erin Howard has accepted the role of Director, Learning Services with Camosun College, effective September 5th.

Erin was formerly the Associate Dean for the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation at Lethbridge College, a portfolio comprised of that institution’s Library, Student Academic Support, Educational Develop and Digital Learning units. In addition to providing operational leadership for her department, Erin was also instrumental in the launch of a new website, a redesign of their learning commons, a podcast series on teaching and learning, a Microcredentials initiative, as well as a student core competency system for curriculum. Erin has a Masters of Educational Technology from UBC and is an experienced instructor at the postsecondary level after starting her career teaching in K-12.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Erin!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.

Michael Hitch – Dean, Faculty of Science – University of the Fraser Valley

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Michael Hitch has accepted the role of Dean, Faculty Sciences with the University of the Fraser Valley, effective September 1, 2023. Dr. Hitch will also hold a faculty appointment in the School of Land Use and Environmental Change. 

 Dr. Hitch joins UFV from Curtin University where he is the Head of School for the Western Australia School of Mines: Minerals, Energy & Chemical Engineering. He has also held appointments at Tallinn University, University of New South Wales, and the University of British Columbia.  

 Dr. Hitch brings a blend of academic and research leadership, plus experience in corporate development and operational roles in industry. He has worked tirelessly to develop partnerships with industry that create undergraduate experiential learning programs and he has funded chairs to attract world class researchers.  

 Dr. Hitch has partnered with school districts to promote STEM subjects and to help educate younger high school students about the mining and resource sectors. He brings a strong commitment to, and experience with, Indigenization from his time in Australia and in Canada. His work with Indigenous peoples in the Arctic helped negotiate an impact agreement in Nunavut.  

 Dr. Hitch has an extensive publication record that includes 74 peer reviewed journal articles, 52 conference presentations, a published book about his work in Nunavut, and numerous grants totalling in the millions of dollars. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Hitch later this year.  

 On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Michael! 

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

Amy Allan – Director, Information Management & Information Technology – E-Comm 9-1-1

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Amy Allan has accepted the role of Director, Information Management & Information Technology with E-Comm 9-1-1, effective June 12th.

Amy is a senior leader and strategist with over 20 years of diverse global IT and Operations experience within multiple industries including airline, airports and construction, where she has led teams and business transformation while developing people, customer satisfaction, and inventive solutions to business challenges. She has extensive experience leading the development of IT strategy, supporting systems of expansive scale and integration, and leading large infrastructure projects.

She most recently championed the change within a global organization focused on airport financing/operations/development undergoing rapid growth leading the development of the IT function, IT strategy, and Cybersecurity Roadmap to ensure the company’s ability to meet its strategic objectives.

Amy is originally from Ontario where she completed her BSc in Biology at the University of Guelph, and MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, at the University of Western Ontario. After raising her children in Ontario, she and her husband moved out west to enjoy the natural beauty of BC.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Amy!

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

Peter Baker/Kelley McReynolds/Donnie Rosa – Executive Directors – Squamish Nation

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of three of the Executive Directors with Squamish Nation, two of whom are Nation Members. All three start their roles on August 1, 2023 and will report to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Peter Baker, a Squamish Nation Member, is an accomplished director, negotiator, and project lead who will take on the role of ED, Territory & Culture.

Kelley McReynolds is a citizen of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) from the village of Esalha7n. Being grounded in Squamish values, culture, and traditions, and guided by the awareness of the ways of the ancestors she will take on the role of ED, People Services.

With over 30 years’ experience in parks, recreation, planning, facility management, operations, arts, culture, and community building, Donnie Rosa will take on the role of ED, Community Services.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Peter, Kelley and Donnie.

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