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From startup to success: Leading a landlord organization
David Hutniak leads Landlord BC, which is an industry association that represents owners and managers of rental housing in British Columbia. His organization represents landlords across BC and balances the interests of landlords and tenants.
The passion for paramedics to be treated fairly
Troy Clifford identifies as a paramedic, but his mission is much more. He is the president of a union for ambulance and paramedics union, which is also the profession’s de-facto organization in British Columbia. His role is to support its workers and be the face of BC’s ambulance service.
From video game industry pioneer to government minister
There is no “normal” day when you work in government. That is what Brenda Bailey has learned as British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. In fact, she sees her job as a real-life crash course on British Columbia.
Creating British Columbia’s helicopter empire
The aviation industry isn’t for everyone. Danny Sitnam, on the other hand, dove head-first into it with a sense of invigoration and passion. In fact, it energizes him and the thought of being at the front line of the business is what gets him out of bed in the morning.
Construction: The untold entrepreneurial story
What’s the easiest way to start your own business? Learn a trade, says Chris Gardner, who is President of the Independent Contractors Association of British Columbia. It was not a straight line to where he is today.
Collaborating and taking initiative to get ahead
Christine Mallier’s passion for sustainability landed her a dream job, but she didn’t get there immediately. She worked in everything from events, customer service, public relations, and more – and that gave her a chance to know almost every department of her company and how to best work with each of them.
Delivering accurate economic forecasts to British Columbia
Jock Finlayson is only half-retired, but it doesn’t mean that he has slowed down. Working with multiple think tanks and organizations, he has to deliver accurate economic forecasts to the sectors that keep British Columbia’s economy alive.