Our Leadership Team

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

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BRANDON ARNETT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Brandon has been with CSCL since 2009. He has worked in various areas of our organization, both within programming and leadership. In 2014 Brandon became the Society's first Manger of Human Resources & Labour Relations. He worked hard to put policies and processes in place to standardize Employee Services. After his time in HR, Brandon became the Society's CEO in January of 2019. He works collectively with our Leadership Team to ensure we are providing persons served, and their families, with quality services while providing our staff with great working environments. Brandon has a passion for the Social Service Sector within B.C. In 2019 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the BC CEO Network. Working with fellow CEO's from across the Province, Brandon brings key issues to the table that effect those we support, those we employ and the way we do business. Brandon sees a bright future for CSCL and looks forward to working with our Board, Leadership, Staff and Persons Served - along with their families - to make our community a vibrant and welcoming place for everyone.

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STEVEN PARKER
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Steven joined our team in 2007. He has worked in many of our programs with a focus on Employment Services and Community Inclusion. In 2014 Steven became the Supervisor of Vocational Services where he worked with staff, persons served, their families and other stakeholders to ensure those with diverse-abilities get to access their community to the fullest. In 2018 Steven moved into his current role as the Manager of Community Inclusion and Employment Services. He works with his teams to ensure persons served are receiving the best supports possible to maximize their potential. In 2020 Steven accepted the role of Director of Operations. With this, Steven will work with program managers and supervisors to ensure CSCL is providing the best services possible to those we support and their families. Steven will focus on service delivery, staff development, program growth and consistency of service delivery.

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ELAINA ENGLESBY
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

Elaina joined our Senior Leadership Team in 2019 as our Director of Quality Assurance. Elaina is not new to our organization or the Social Service Sector in general. She has a diverse background within our sector both in B.C. and Alberta. She has worked in staffed residential services in a wide variety of capacities - from direct service delivery to leadership. In more recent years, Elaina has worked in administrative roles - many years of which she worked directly with policy development, occupational health and safety and accreditation. We are pleased to have Elaina as part of our Senior Leadership Team. Elaina's past experience, along with her passion, drives us to provide safe and quality services.

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JESSIE BOMBARDIER
DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Jessie joined our leadership team in May 2020 as our Director of Workforce Development. He has a Masters of Global Business and has experience in a variety of different industries within Canada and abroad, including: construction, mineral exploration and resource development within Canada, internationally as a consultant to businesses operating in the textile and tourism spaces. Jessie is committed to ensuring that all CSCL employees have the training, education and support to provide quality care to persons served. Jessie believes in the power of training and education to empower employees to be their best selves.

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BRITTANY WAKE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Brittany joined our Leadership Team in 2019 as part of our finance department. She has a passion for accounting which sines through in the work she does. Brittany continues to learn how unique and diverse the Social Service Sector is. She works alongside our Program Managers and other Admin staff to ensure our payroll and finance practices meet the needs of our employees and our organization at large. She continues to streamline and modernize our processes so as to meet ever demanding time constraints.

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CHRIS PEARCE
PROGRAM MANAGER

Chris has been part of CSCL's leadership team since 2012. Chris brings a wealth of passion and knowledge forward to support her individuals and staff to be their very best. She is a Behaviour Lead in our Agency - supporting individuals, employees and fellow managers to support complex behaviours. Chris also specializes in non-verbal and adaptive communications. In 2019 Chris took on the design and leadership of SMART Connections - the organizations new approach to Community 1-to-1 services.

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FIONA KIRCHNER
PROGRAM MANAGER, CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES

Fiona joined our team in 2020. She has extensive experience working both within the community and hospital setting. Fiona’s diverse knowledge in the medical and support industry extends back to 2011. Her experience includes behaviour intervention therapy for autism spectrum disorder, support aid for individuals with brain injuries, nursing student, and now, program manager for a new CSCL home in Trail, BC. She is currently nearing completion of her Bachelor of Integrated Studies with a focus in Public Health. With her knowledge in working with vulnerable groups, Fiona provides a constructive and innovative approach to our agency's mission.

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KELLY WALLER
PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNITY INCLUSION & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Kelly joined our team in 2009 as an Employment Specialist at CSCL Supportive Employment. She has a diverse background in community social services. In 2020 Kelly accepted the role of Manager of Community Inclusion and Employment Services. Kelly will oversee the general operations of the Community Living Center, Blade Runner Shredding Service and CSCL Supportive Employment. Kelly and her teams work hard to ensure that those we support have the resources they need to live full and inclusive lives in our community.

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SUSANNE ELLIOTT
PROGRAM MANAGER, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Susanne first joined our team in 1998. After a ten year period, Susanne took a break to raise her children. She came back to our team in 2014 and commenced her Program Manager position in October of 2015. Susanne works very hard to ensure great care is provided to those who live and work in her programs. She has true passion for quality service delivery both within programming and throughout our community.

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JOAN KELNDORFER, RN

Joan has been with CSCL since 1995 when she was hired to open a new medical model home. She has been part of our team and has overseen this home for nearly 25 years. After 23 years of quality care, Joan undertook the task of opening another medical model home. In late 2018 her second program opened and is now home to four individuals. Joan is committed to providing excellent care and supports to those who live within her programs. She works closely with her staff, families and residents to ensure everyone's ever changing needs are met.