Dave is Executive Director at Common Ground Coworking, leading the expansion of a community of entrepreneurs and self-starters in historic downtown St. John’s. Since 2013, Dave has been a councillor-at-large for the City of St. John’s and has been focused on economic development through business supports, engagement and placemaking. Also a musician, Dave has sung…
Maryse manages all activities pertaining to the safeguarding of the ecological and commemorative integrity of Quebec’s historic sites for Parks Canada, for the benefit of generations to come. She was previously Ombudsman, offering independent, informal and confidential services to address work-related concerns and promote organizational health and integrity. Throughout her career, Maryse has dedicated her…
David has been with the RCMP for the past 14 years and is currently a Sergeant as a Community Policing Coordinator and Media Liaison for the Nunavut RCMP. He is originally from Pangnirtung and one of the few Inuit RCMP members in Canada. He has worked in three Provinces and Territories including a period working…
Jarret is Anishinaabe (Ojibway) from Magnetawan First Nation. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Human Resource Management from Trent University, and a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations through the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University. Jarret is currently the Senior Administrative Officer at the Aboriginal Institutes Consortium, a non-profit membership organization…
Christina graduated from the University of Alberta in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. She is currently the Production Manager for Shell Scotford Manufacturing Refinery and Chemical plants. Through the support of her team, she delivers safe and reliable operations providing fuel to Western Canada and feedstock to the global Chemicals markets.…
Phil is the Director of Health and Safety for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 832 in Winnipeg. Phil was hired as a full-time Union Representative in 2010 and after three years in the servicing department moved into his current roll where he oversees all matters related to health and safety and…
Diana is a Senior Labour Relations Officer with the Ontario Nurses Association. Her responsibilities include mentoring of staff, acting as chief spokesperson during negotiations and grievance meetings and trouble-shooting into complex labour relations issues. Diana holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and certificates in Dispute Resolution and Labour Studies. Her career highlights include guest…
