Board of Directors
Technical Safety BC is governed by a board of nine directors that provides oversight and ensures that we are safe, transparent and collaborative in our practices. They have the fiduciary responsibility of overseeing the conduct of the business and ensuring that all major issues affecting the business and affairs of the organization are given proper consideration. In performing its functions, the Board also considers the legitimate interests of industry, communities, and government.
Directors are appointed on the basis of merit; they must meet the qualifications established in the Safety Authority Act and abide by a code of conduct and our governance manual.
The work of the Board is supported by committees that provide additional focus on matters such as:
- financial affairs, audits, insurance and investments;
- governance and nominating functions, CEO performance evaluation and recruitment, compensation and other human resource issues;
- technical and enterprise risk oversight;
- regulatory development and compliance; and
- strategic advice and oversight.
Committees of the Board
The committee structure includes the:
The Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to Technical Safety BC’s financial reporting, accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, and audit process. The Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee is required to be a financial expert.
The Chair must:
- understand accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations;
- be experienced in preparing or auditing financial statements of comparable companies;
- have experience accounting for estimates, accruals, and reserves;
- understand internal accounting controls; and
- understand the functions of an audit committee.
Governance and Human Resources Committee
The Governance and Human Resources Committee assists the Board in oversight responsibilities relating to Technical Safety BC’s governance, compensation, and human resource policies and strategies. This committee also serves as the nominating committee.
Strategic Advisory Committee
The Strategic Advisory Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing management’s recommendations. It also provides advice and assistance to the Board in the areas of strategic planning, implementation of key strategic initiatives, regulatory responsibilities, stakeholder consultation, and safety oversight.
Members of the Board of Directors
George Abbott
Victoria
George Abbott is a veteran politician with a PhD in political science at the University of Victoria.
Karen Bazylewski
Coquitlam
Karen Bazylewski has been active in the construction industry for over 40 years and is a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of BC and the British Columbia Construction Association.
Jeremy Black
Whistler
Jeremy Black is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA) and business executive with nearly 30 years of varied business, financial, and leadership experience.
Judy Cavanagh
New Westminster
Judy Cavanagh is currently a consultant with The Cavanagh Group.
Jeremy Coughlin
Delta
Jeremy Coughlin is currently the Vice President of Enterprise Analytics for Coast Capital Savings. He oversees all aspects of data management and analytics for the company.
Neil Cumming
Richmond
Neil Cumming is a civil engineer and business leader with extensive technical, managerial, and leadership experience. He is the current President of Celeritas Consultants Ltd. and past President and CEO of Levelton Consultants Ltd.
David Guscott
Vernon
David Guscott is an experienced and accredited board member having served on eight boards in BC and Ontario.
Ivan Limpright
Abbotsford
Ivan Limpright is the former President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the largest private sector union in British Columbia.
Nancy Olewiler
Vancouver
Nancy Olewiler is an economist, professor, and director of the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University.
Gail Stephens
Victoria
Gail Stephens brings more than 20 years of experience leading large, complex organizations to the Technical Safety BC board of directors.
Ken Tourand
Merritt
Angela Wesley
Terrace
Angela Wesley started Wes-Can Advisory Services in 1992—a consultancy which provides advisory and facilitation services to First Nations and other governments throughout British Columbia in the areas of strategic planning, land management, community development, communications,