OUR BOARD

HOW THE BOARD WORKS

CSSHSA is governed  by a Board of Directors consisting of 16 voting members and 2 non-voting members.  There are fourteen (14) elected members, including seven (7) employer representatives, four (4) representing unionized organizations, and three (3) non-unionized organizations. There are also seven (7) worker members, composed of five (5) union representatives, and 2 non-union representatives. Finally, there is a Board of Directors appointed independent Chair as well as past-Chair elect. 

Board of Directors are elected during the annual general meeting by their respective divisional panel members, the board members serve three-year terms and may be re-elected consecutively. 

The board ensures the association fulfill its mandate by: 

  • Setting the strategic direction of the association.
  • Advising the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Safeguarding the association’s resources, including approving major financial decisions.
  • Communicating with all members, specifically with divisional and geographical constituents.
  • Representing and communicate the substance and intent of the association’s initiatives, policies, and decisions in other social services forums.
  • Enhancing the association’s public image.
  • Acting in accordance with the Society Act and Regulations.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Rick FitzZaland

Independent Chair

Janice Barr

Community Living Society

Tanya Behardien

OneSky Community Resources

Brian Campbell

BC General Employees’ Union 

J. Gordon Cote

NARSF Programs Ltd.

Chantel Foden

Spectrum Society for Community Living

Michael Wisla

Health Sciences Association of BC (HSA)

Diane Hong

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Tammy Khanna

 (Secretary)
Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria

Christina Lloyd-Jones

Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU)

Jonny Morris

 (Treasurer)
Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division

Pamela Pye

BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)

Denise Subotin

(non-voting)
WorkSafeBC

Carmen Sullivan

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Judy Valsonis

Touchstone Family Association

Our mission is to foster and promote safer and healthy workplaces in the Community Social Services sector in British Columbia.