Experience

Cariboo Regional District

• Canada
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim HR Advisor

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Temporarily providing coverage within the Human Resource Management function.

• Communications Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present



District of Vanderhoof

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Working directly with the District's Council and leadership team, I was responsible for providing Council (and the community) policy advice, implementing the policies and directives of Council, and overseeing the operation and administration of a variety of municipal services. Key initiatives and projects included the construction of a tourism & cultural centre, design & financing a new public works building, improvements to financial and project management policies and processes, and improvements to outward communications. Show less



District of Houston

• Chief Administrative Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Working directly for Mayor & Council, I am responsible for the overall management of municipal operations as carried out by approximately 40 staff witha total budget of $8.9 Million (excluding amortization), ensuring that the policies, programs or other directions of Council are implemented, and advising and informing Council on the operations and affairs of the municipality. Our team's accomplishments include:- Finalizing and presenting Official Community Plan amendments for adoption, representing 4-years of background research by District staff and consultants- Preparing and presenting the District's first Five Year Operating and Capital Plan, including 15-year reserve and surplus projections- Achieving Strategic Objectives in the 2018 year and laying the foundation for accomplishing Council's 2019-2023 Strategic Objectives- Making concrete steps towards developing a comprehensive Asset Management Plan, including final AMPs for District Facilities, Roads, and preparing a Utility Systems AMP in 2019- Delivering a 3-day Council Orientation as part of a comprehensive orientation program (including LGLA/NCLGA Elected Officials Seminar) to give those elected in 2018 a strong foundation for governing the District- Preparing the District for major utility upgrades in the Downtown Core by 2020 Show less

• Corporate Services Officer

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

  Appointed as the Corporate Officer under section 148 of the BC Community Charter, I am responsible for Corporate Administration matters generally, including:- Preparing & publishing Council meeting minutes and agenda packages using the iCompass CivicWeb platform;- Review & Edit Staff Reports to Council;- Draft District bylaws, policies and procedures, and certify those which are adopted;- Prepare and publish advertisements on behalf of Council and District Departments, as well as issue statutory notices;- Coordinate and manage the municipal Records Management Plan;- Administer agreements, contracts and agreements made between the municipality and third parties;- Act as the Access to Information Head, administering all Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy requests;- Prepare Council Information Packages as required;- Schedule and record meetings of municipal committees, boards and commissions;- Act as the Human Resources Assistant in matters relating to labour relations, including recruitment, grievances, training & professional development, and occupational health & safety;- Organize staff and Council travel plans and process training requests;- Prepare Annual Report as required by section 98 of the Community Charter;- Prepare, distribute and manage confidential and privileged records;- Update and maintain website and social media;- Coordinate maintenance of information systems & applications;- Prepare correspondence to external agencies and organizations;- Act as the Information Officer during emergency management & preperation;- Serve as Chief Elections Officer as needed from time to time; and- Serve as Acting Chief Administrative Officer in absence of CAO as needed. Show less



City of Quesnel

• Quesnel/Prince George

• Local Government Management Intern

  • May 2014 - Apr 2015

  As part of the internship, I spent the month of May 2013 with Northern Development to develop skills necessary to work in Local Government, as well as learning about resources available to Local Governments in BC. June and July were spent with the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, where I spent time learning more about economic development strategies and tools, as well as completing projects for QCEDC. I was responsible for conducting a comprehensive bylaw review, which led to recommendations to Council on bylaw amendments and repeals that could be made to update the City's bylaws. I was also responsible for developing agendas and taking minutes for the Policy and Bylaw Committee, and for developing reports to them to inform their decision making. In addition,I worked on various projects and participated in all levels of City management. Show less



University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Provided assistance in gathering primary data and preparing analysis sheets, as well as updating new and existing files and reports for the Community Development Institute. Conducted in person and telephone interviews for the "On the Move: Community Impacts of Long Distance Labour Commuting" study (http://bit.ly/2nhfeRG) and assisted in data compilation and analysis for the related "On the Move: Employment-Related Geographic Mobility" study (http://bit.ly/2nfgHqZ). Provided assistance in gathering primary data and preparing analysis sheets, as well as updating new and existing files and reports for the Community Development Institute. Conducted in person and telephone interviews for the "On the Move: Community Impacts of Long Distance Labour Commuting" study (http://bit.ly/2nhfeRG) and assisted in data compilation and analysis for the related "On the Move: Employment-Related Geographic Mobility" study (http://bit.ly/2nfgHqZ).