PEOPLE
Countless volunteers and professional staff work tirelessly behind the scenes to help manage and deliver programs — both nationally and locally — through committees, provincial and territorial speed skating associations and their affiliated clubs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Speed Skating Canada Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who graciously devote their time and energy to the betterment of the sport. Members of the Board come from all walks of life and from all corners of the country. They are elected by our membership, at the Annual General Meeting, to provide leadership and direction in the pursuit of our organization’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. The Board is accountable to the membership for competent stewardship that will ensure the long-term viability of the organization.
Nominations
Blair R. Carbert, Q.C.
President
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Alberta
Tristan Stepnuk
Treasurer
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Alberta
Alyson Charles
Athlete Director
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Quebec
Dave McQuaid
Director
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British Columbia
Steve Côté
Director
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Quebec
Wayne Kainu
Director
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Alberta
Jean Pichette
Director
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Quebec
Alexandra Wrage
Director
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British Columbia
ADVISORY GROUPS
Our organization has several different types of internal and external advisory groups – made up of volunteers and subject matter experts from across the country – which have been established to provide Speed Skating Canada Board members and/or staff members with guidance on a specific program area. Each of these groups has a defined mandate and reporting structure, which are detailed in their respective Terms of Reference.
Terms of Reference
Committees
Committees report to the Speed Skating Canada Board of Directors and are mandated to assist the Board in carrying out its duties by advising Board colleagues on issues related to their areas of expertise. Committees are chaired by a member of the SSC Board and may also include external stakeholders. Committees generally operate at a policy or strategy level and are not involved in operational decisions of the organization.
Advisory Councils
Advisory Councils report to senior Speed Skating Canada staff members and are mandated to advise SSC staff on issues related to their areas of expertise. Advisory Councils are chaired by a member of the SSC staff and are primarily comprised of external stakeholders. Advisory Councils generally contribute their expertise at an operational level, providing SSC staff with advice and support to help guide the decisions of the organization.
Working Groups
Working Groups report to senior Speed Skating Canada staff members and are mandated to advise SSC staff on issues related to their areas of expertise. Contrary to Advisory Councils, Working Groups have a mandate that is limited in duration and are focused on the accomplishment of specific objectives and/or projects. Working Groups are chaired by a member of the SSC staff and are primarily comprised of external stakeholders. Working Groups generally contribute their expertise at an operational level, providing SSC staff with advice and support to help guide the decisions of the organization.
STAFF
The day-to-day operations of Speed Skating Canada are managed by the Chief Executive Officer, who leads over a dozen professional staff members towards achievement of the organization’s operational and strategic priorities. The staff work together on various programs, events and initiatives, all while providing support to our members, as well as our national team athletes, coaches and support team.
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Joe Morissette
Chief Executive Officer
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Ottawa
Alain Brouillette
Manager, Marketing and Communications
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Ottawa
Alexandra Proulx
Manager, Safe Sport and Culture
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Ottawa
Alicia Krywiak
SENIOR COORDINATOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Ottawa
Jessica Price
COORDINATOR, SPORT DEVELOPMENT
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Ottawa
Jill Lynch
Manager, Events and Partnerships
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Calgary
Jonathon Cavar
Manager, Sport Pathway
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Montreal
Katherine Strong
SENIOR COORDINATOR, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS
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Ottawa
Kaitlan Cook
Manager, Member Development
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Ottawa
Lea Sheffield
Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
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Montreal
Marc Schryburt
Director, High Performance (Short Track) and Sport Pathway
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Montreal
Mark Wild
Director, High Performance – Long Track
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Calgary
Nicole Espenant
Director, Business and Member Development
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Calgary
Paula Vargas
Coordinator, Finance and Corporate Services
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Calgary
Shana Jean
COORDINATOR, HIGH PERFORMANCE – SHORT TRACK
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Montreal
Terry Lockhart, CPA, CGA
DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES
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Calgary
Tyler Mulcock
COORDINATOR, HIGH PERFORMANCE – LONG TRACK
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Calgary