The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the appointment of 13 individuals to the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board (PACB). The appointments were recommended through the Independent Appointments Commission.
The following individuals were re-appointed for three-year terms:
- Joann Greeley, employer representative
- Jennifer Hillier, employer representative
- Tyson Hedge, employee representative
The following individuals were appointed for three-year terms:
- Lorna Harnum, chairperson
- Barry Thomson, employer representative
- Scott Randell, alternate employer representative
- Bobby Meade, employee representative
- Marion Isaacs, employee representative
- Krista Piercey, alternate employee representative
- Krista Cox, at-large representative
- Steven Downer, at-large representative
- Barry Roberts, at-large representative
- Chris Hewitt, alternate at-large representative
Biographical information is included in the backgrounder below.
The PACB is a tier two board and is responsible for the oversight and direction of the province’s apprenticeship system. The PACB is composed of equal representation of employers, employees and at-large representatives who have knowledge and experience in the skilled trades, organized labour groups and the apprenticeship certification process.
The Public Service Commission Act applies to all appointed members to the PACB.
The Independent Appointments Commission was established to create a merit-based process for appointments to agencies, boards and commissions to make certain the process for appointing individuals to agencies, boards and commissions is open and transparent. Individuals from all regions of the province are encouraged to put their names forward through the Independent Appointments Commission process for consideration for future appointment opportunities. Applications are available at www.iacnl.ca.
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“I am pleased to announce the re-appointment of three individuals and the appointment of 10 other highly qualified individuals to the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board, including Chairperson Lorna Harnum. Their valuable insight and expertise will help ensure we are well positioned to take advantage of every opportunity in the skilled trades in the province.”
Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
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Biographical Information for Appointees to Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board
Jennifer Hillier of Green’s Harbour employs journeypersons and apprentices at AirCo Sheetmetal Inc. and has experience in the skilled trades, education, and child services. Ms. Hillier is especially passionate about education, including apprenticeship training and certification.
Joann Greeley of St. John’s owns and operates her own electrical business, Joann Greeley Electric. A Red Seal electrician, Ms. Greeley has worked on major natural resource projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and served on various boards and advisory panels.
Tyson Hedge of Labrador City is currently an employee of the Iron Ore Company of Canada and has extensive experience in the electrical and instrumentation field, earning a Red Seal in both. Mr. Hedge also has experience in training electricians.
Krista Cox of Harbour Grace is the Director of BAC Local 1, NL/BAC Masonry College, and is responsible for overseeing apprenticeship training as well as supporting the development of provincial apprenticeship standards and curriculum.
Steven Downer of Grand Falls-Windsor is a Red Seal certified automotive service technician and is an instructor at the Gander Campus of the College of the North Atlantic. In this role, he observes first-hand how well provincial training is received by apprenticeship students.
Lorna Harnum of Green’s Harbour is a representative of the International Union of Operating Engineers. She has been involved with the apprenticeship system in Newfoundland and Labrador and on a national level for over 25 years.
Chris Hewitt of Mount Pearl is owner-operation of Classic Woodwork Ltd and is a Red Seal cabinet-maker and Red Seal carpenter. He has worked in the cabinet making industry for over 40 years and has owned his own business since 1986, which currently employs over 20 people.
Marion Isaacs of St. John’s is a Red Seal plumber apprentice who has worked on a local commercial site and has experience in the residential sector. She is presently an employee with the Department of Transportation and Works within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bobby Meade of St. John’s is a Red Seal industrial electrician and an employee of Newfoundland Power.
Krista Piercey of Norman’s Cove-Long Cove is a journeyperson welder and also has training and work experience as an iron worker.
Scott Randell of Paradise is a journeyperson carpenter and the owner of Shed City and Outdoor Living Ltd.
Barry Roberts of St. John’s has held many senior leadership positions during his tenure in both secondary and post-secondary education. Over the past 12 years, he has worked extensively with industry on training and certification requirements for trades workers on major projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Barry Thompson of Gander is President of CECON Ltd, responsible for management, business development, project design and project management of various buildings and municipal projects.