Vancouver, BC CHRO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Vancouver, BC CHRO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Vancouver, BC CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Jenine Ellefson

Newmont Corporation
Head of People, North America

Jacquie Pylypiuk

Capital Power
SVP, Technology & Chief People & Culture Officer

Carolynn Ryan

BC Hydro
SVP, People & CHRO

Chris Taylor

Best Buy
CHRO, Canada

Kim Toews

Royal Bank of Canada
VP, HR

Governing Body Members

Satri Alpine

Oppy
Chief People Officer

Guy Arguin

Mercer
CHRO

Brent Bolling

Arc'teryx
Chief Talent Officer

Cameron Brine

BC Ferries
VP & Chief People Officer

Andrea Cadogan

FortisBC
VP, People

Sarah Cameron

Covenant Health Canada
CHRO

Patricia Dejo

Pan American Silver
Director, HR

Kate Dickerson

Vancouver Community College
VP, People Services

Michaela Doelman

State of Washington
CHRO

Jason Downing

MOWI Canada West
Head of People & Partnerships

Jaci Edgeworth

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
CHRO

Zaida Fazlic

Taiga Building Products
VP, People, Culture & Change Management

Heidi Ferriman

Save-On-Foods
SVP, People Marketing & Corporate Affairs

Jo-Ann Giesbrecht

Graymont
VP & Chief People Officer

Marlene Higgins

PRT Growing Services
SVP, HR

Elaine Jensen

West Fraser
General Manager, HR

Tina Lai

Kabam
Chief People Officer

Jennifer Morin

AltaGas
VP, HR

Andrew Naklicki

City of Vancouver
CHRO

Shawn Needham

Georgia Main Food Group
VP, HR

Sharlie Niessen

London Drugs
General Manager, HR

Stacey Norman

Ledcor
SVP, HR

Kate Parker

Technical Safety BC
VP, Operations

Giri Rajamahendran

SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts
SVP, Human Capital

TJ Schmaltz

Prospera Credit Union
Chief People & Legal Officer

Kris Smail

Inland Group
VP, HR

Lydia Tay

NorLand Limited
VP, People & Culture

Paul Taylor

Purdys
VP, People & Culture

Abby Thorsell

HUB International
SVP, HR Canada

Laura Wait

Sunrise Farms
Chief People Officer

Adele Warner

Service Corporation International
Director, HR, Canada

Janet Wong

Fox Factory
CHRO

Marnie Wright

University of Saskatchewan
CHRO & AVP, HR


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Boosting Resiliency Through Change and Innovation
  2. Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Evolving Ways of Work
  3. Fostering Connected Culture in Hybrid Work Environments

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

April 2, 2025 | 1 hour

Vancouver, BC CHRO Town Hall

Strengthening Culture — HR Strategies for Managing Through Change

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

June 18, 2025 | 1 day

Vancouver, BC CHRO Executive Summit

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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