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The Fraser Valley Regional District organization is comprised of two divsions:  the Regional and Corporate Services division and the Community and Regulatory Services division.  Each division has specific responsibilities for the delivery of services to FVRD residents and is overseen by a General Manager who reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.  The Community and Regulatory Services division delivers a wide variety of services to the FVRD's Electoral Areas, while the Regional and Corporate Services division delivers region-wide services, as well as internal support services.  Divisional responsibilities are illustrated in the chart below.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

George Murray 604-702-5033

 

Executive Assistant

Linda Machmer 604-702-5023

 

 

COMMUNITY & REGULATORY SERVICES


REGIONAL & CORPORATE SERVICES

 

General Manager of Community

and Regulatory Services

 

Suzanne Gresham 604-702-5032

 

Oversees the delivery of all community and regulatory services for the FVRD Electoral Areas. Areas of responsibility include:

  • Engineering Services
  • Community Services
  • Utilities
  • EA Fire Services
  • Emergency Management
  • Planning and Development Services
  • Regulatory Services

 



 

Executive Assistant:

Lorraine Martens 604-702-5060

General Manager of Regional

and Corporate Services

 

Vacant

 

Oversees the operation of regional services to ensure the FVRD operates in the most cost-efficient, effective manner possible. Roles inlcude Chief Financial Officer, Head of Freedom of Information, and Deputy Corporate Secretary with responsibilities for:

  • Legislative & Administrative Services
  • Finance
  • Communications & Info Technology
  • Regional Parks
  • Environmental Services
  • Human Resources
  • Strategic Planning & Initiatives
  • Hope & District Recreation Centre

 

Executive Assistant:

Jaime Schween 604-702-5079

 

Director of Engineering & Community Services
Tareq Islam 604-702-5026

 

Oversees delivery of the following services for the FVRD's Electoral Areas: Utilities (water, sewer, septic, street lighting, storm water drainage), Emergency Management, Flood Protection, Garbage and Recycling, Fire Protection.

Manager of Legislative & Administrative Services

Jan Gibson 604-702-5029


Responsible for legal matters, Freedom of Information, elections and referenda, bylaw and contract administration, corporate agendas and minutes, facilities management and administrative services.

 

 

Manager of Community Services

James Storey 604-702-5039 

 

Responsible for utilities (water, sewer, septic, street lighting, storm water drainage) and transfer stations and community facilities.

Manager of Finance

Mike Phelan 604-702-5002


Responsible for the overall financial management of the FVRD, including day to day accounting services, financial reporting and controls, asset management, and risk management.

EA Fire & Services Program Manager

Chris Wilson 604-702-5495

 

Co-ordinates and manages fire protection services of seven volunteer fire halls in the Electoral Areas.

Manager Communications & Information Technology

Randy Castle 604-702-5013

 

Responsible for provision and maintenance of all hardware, software, and telecommunications services including E911 and fire dispatch, provides technical support for intranet, internet and electronic documentation applications.

 

Emergency Program Manager

Lynn Orstad 604-702-5003

 

Responsible for emergency management including preparedness and response services, public education and awareness initiatives.

Manager of Strategic Planning & Initiatives

Siri Bertelsen 604-702-5008

 

Responsible for the FVRD's Regional Growth Stategy, affordable housing and homelessness, agriculture, tourism initiatives, transportation and transit, watershed planning and First Nations relations.

 

Deputy Director Planning & Regulatory Services

Frank Kelly 604-702-5017

 

Oversees building, development and inspection services, licensing and permits, and bylaw enforcement.

 

Manager of Regional Parks
Doug Wilson 604-702-5077

 

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of FVRD regional parks and trails. 

 

 

 

Manager of Forward Planning

Graham Daneluz 604-702-5046

 

Responsible for community planning services which includes development of Official Community Plans and pilot projects for regional resources.

Manager of Environmental Services
Stacey Barker 604-702-5096

 

Responsible for regional solid waste management, mosquito control, noxious weed control, air quality, Hope Airpark and the wood stove exchange program.

 

Manager of Development Approvals

Rick McDermid 604-702-5004

 

Responsible for development and development variance permits, rezoning and subdivision applications, and soil removal and temporary industrial permits.

 

Human Resources Officer
Janice Mikuska 604-702-5031

 

Responsible for recruitment, staff retention and training, labour relations, salary and benefits administration, and health and safety.

 

 

Manager of Hope and District Recreation

Milly Marshall 604-869-2308

 

Responsible for the management and operation of the Hope Recreation Centre.  Amenities include swimming pool, ice arena, and fitness centre.