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Roslyn
Kunin - Chair
(May 2008 - May 2010)
Dr. Roslyn Kunin, Chair of WorkSafeBC, is Principle of Roslyn Kunin and Associates Inc., an economic consulting company specializing in the labour market and human resources. She is Director of the BC office and Senior Fellow of the Canada West Foundation, and a member of the National Statistics Council of Statistics Canada. Roslyn has worked in the private sector, taught at several Canadian universities, and served for 20 years as regional economist for the federal government in British Columbia and the Yukon. She is also a member of the Order of Canada.
Douglas
Enns - Public Interest
(May 2008 - December 2008)
Doug Enns is a chartered accountant with extensive executive management experience in information technologies, banking, mergers and acquisitions, and financial regulation and reorganization. He comes to the Board from his company, Douglas J. Enns & Associates, a specialist firm providing consulting services to banking, business, and government clients. Previously, he held a number of executive-level positions, including Managing Director of International Operations for Sanchez Computer Associates, and CEO of Pacific Coast Savings Credit Union.
Doug chaired the 1999 budget process review panel, which investigated government budget procedures and made recommendations for change to the BC Legislature. Among his many appointments, affiliations, and directorships, he has acted as Chairman of the Board of Governors at the University of Victoria, President of the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Board of Governors for the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Doug is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Royal Roads University in Victoria, and recently received the designation of Chartered Director.
Doug was Chair of WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors from January 2003 until May 2008.
Henry Harder - Health Care & Rehabilitation Representative
(April 2008 - May 2010)
Dr. Henry Harder is a registered psychologist specializing in rehabilitation and family psychology; he holds a doctorate in counselling psychology. He has practiced in the field of vocational rehabilitation and disability management for approximately 17 years, and is an associate professor and Chair of Health Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Stephen
Hunt - Worker Representative
(January 2007 - January 2009)
Steve Hunt’s background with the United Steelworkers of America, one of Canada’s largest and most diverse unions, covers all aspects of health and safety, with specific expertise in mine safety. Steve is the Western Canada (District 3) Director. As a director of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund and a well-known specialist in health and safety, he has travelled to Peru to assist miners in developing strategies to prevent silicosis. He acts as the National Health, Safety and Environment Director for United Steelworkers, and serves on numerous provincial and national safety committees, including the BC Federation of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Committee, and the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada.
Terry
Brown - Employer Representative
(January 2007 - January 2009)
Terry Brown has extensive experience in small business marketing, management, and ownership. He is currently GM of Greyback Construction, a medium-sized construction company based in the Okanagan. Prior to that, he co-owned and operated Sun-Dew Foods Ltd., and has also worked as a journeyman carpenter. Terry has in-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety issues, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Construction Association, the National Gold Seal Committee, the Construction Sector Council (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada), and the Canadian Construction Document Committee.
George Morfitt - Public Interest
(December 2006 - December 2009)
George Morfitt is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria's School of Public Administration. Previously, during his appointment as Auditor General of British Columbia, he oversaw the implementation of leading-edge governance and accountability initiatives in the public sector.
Bob Smith - Actuary
(May 2007 - May 2010)
Bob Smith has extensive experience in the insurance, finance, pension, and investment fields, both as a senior executive and board member. Before retiring in 2005, Bob was Principle of Mercer Human Resources Consulting, where he was responsible for the health care and group benefits practice. Previously, he served as President and CEO of Seaboard North American Holdings, where he directed the North American insurance operations of Eureko BV. In addition to his corporate board experience, Bob has also served on the boards of Vancouver Community College, the Physical Medicine Research Foundation, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Planned Giving Committee. He is an actuary by profession, and holds degrees in mathematics, as well as an MA in business administration. Bob currently serves on BC Automobile Association's Audit and Finance & Investment Committees.