Headquarters:
Vancouver, BC
Year founded:
1992
Number of employees:
122
Phone:
604 684 6633
Email:
info@harrisco.com
Website:
harrisco.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/harris-&-company-llp
Lindsie M. Thomson
Managing Partner
Vincent P. Johnston
Partner
Nicole C. M. Toye
Partner
Leadership
Exceptionally organized and efficient, Lindsie M. Thomson is adept at developing a deep understanding of how a workplace functions in order to find durable solutions and winning arguments.
Thomson’s labour and employment law practice is a mix of day-to-day interaction with clients on labour, employment, and human rights issues, as well as representation of employers in labour arbitrations, labour relations board hearings, human rights tribunal proceedings, employment standards proceedings, and in appeals to the BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Managing Partner
Lindsie M. Thomson
Vincent P. Johnston advises and represents public and private sector employers in labour relations, employment law, and human rights. He has particular experience advising on collective agreement issues and wrongful dismissals.
Johnston has acted as chief spokesperson and adviser for employers in first contract and renewal collective agreement situations involving a broad range of public and private sector trade unions. His clients range from small, local employers to large, international organizations, mostly in the mining, financial services, aviation, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Partner
Vincent P. Johnston
Nicole C. M. Toye’s practice is focused on employment law and litigation. She frequently advises employers on a wide range of employment issues, including employment contracts, terminations, wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals and human rights issues. In particular, she has an interest in employment contracts and has extensive experience drafting employment contracts and advising on contractual issues.
Toye is a smart, practical, and effective advocate. She has a wide range of experience in both employment and commercial disputes and has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia.
Partner
Nicole C. M. Toye
Kacey A. Krenn
Partner
Kacey A. Krenn advises and represents private and public employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. In particular, she focuses on grievances, human rights issues, wrongful dismissals, discrimination claims, policy reviews, and employment agreements. She has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the BC Court of Appeal, as well as the BC Labour Relations Board, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, and the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
Krenn has over a decade of experience working with small, medium, and large federal and provincial clients, predominantly in the post-secondary, film and television, and high technology sectors.
Partner
Kacey A. Krenn
Since joining the CNIB team 12 years ago, Robert Gaunt has held several senior leadership positions – including those with executive oversight for several provinces – and, most recently, the role of president of CNIB SmartLife and Innovation.
Gaunt has led transformational business development strategies, managed expansive cross-functional portfolios across the country, and fostered collaborative relationships with a wide range of diverse stakeholders, from international allied organizations to government bodies to community partners. As president of CNIB Guide Dogs, Gaunt is leading the business model’s next strategic phase of growth and evolution for Canadians seeking a guide dog.
President, CNIB Guide Dogs
Robert Gaunt
Patrick Milne
Chief Operating Officer
Garry Nenson
Chief Revenue Officer
Nicholas Avramides
Investment Lending Manager Team Leader
David Sexton
Director Business Services
After nearly 20 years in the retail sector, Patrick Milne discovered his true passion in the not-for-profit world and is committed to CNIB’s mission of supporting its community of Canadians who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. As chief operating officer at CNIB, Milne oversees several key business units, ensuring the organization’s strategies align with its mission and vision.
Drawing on his background in human resources, his leadership philosophy centres on creating a positive, inclusive work environment that empowers employees at all levels. He is fortunate to work with dedicated professionals who are united in their commitment to change what it means to be blind in Canada today.
Chief Operating Officer
Patrick Milne
Garry Nenson joined CNIB in 1989 as part of its philanthropy team based in Manitoba. Since then, he has held several senior leadership roles, including executive director, regional director, and national director of training and advancement.
Nenson has now come full circle and landed back in the philanthropy team as chief revenue officer, overseeing all philanthropic revenue generation for CNIB. He leads a team of professionals who thrive on raising funds to support the important programs and services of CNIB across Canada.
Chief Revenue Officer
Garry Nenson
As an Investment Lending Manager Team Leader, Nick is responsible for leading, coaching and developing our team of Investment Lending Managers. He works directly with brokers to strengthen technical capability, lending strategy, compliance and overall performance, while driving consistent service standards and exceptional client outcomes across the organisation. Through regular coaching, performance reviews, and deal strategy workshopping, Nick plays a key role in building broker capability, embedding best practice and fostering a high-performing culture focused on delivering outstanding client outcomes.
Investment Lending Manager Team Leader
Nicholas Avramides
As Director of Business Services, David oversees the financial, operational and commercial aspects of the School. In this role, he contributes to shaping and implementing strategic initiatives, supports business sustainability and enables the next phase of campus development, including the 10-year Master Plan and Strategic Plan (2026–2028).
He is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience at C-Suite and Board level spanning diverse sectors including education, not-for-profit, disability, sport and professional services. He has extensive experience shaping and executing strategic plans, driving income growth and diversification, master planning and major capital projects, stakeholder engagement, leading high-performing teams and managing complex budgets.
Director Business Services
David Sexton
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Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
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Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
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Stephen McMillan
“Having close connections with our parents, staff and community, is integral to a rich learning environment. When we work together, we can achieve amazing things”
Karen Yager,
Hills Grammar
“I believe that students learn in a supportive environment with passionate and inspiring teachers and staff. We surround our students with positive creative and inspiring people, enthusiastic about their own learning and keen to immerse students in the spirit of life-long learning across the whole community”
Karen Yager,
Hills Grammar
Harris & Company LLP (“Harris”) is one of the largest employer-side workplace law firms in Western Canada, distinguished by its specialization and experience. Founded in 1992 to create the country’s best labour and employment law firm, Harris continues to lead in its field, practicing workplace law almost exclusively.
Harris’ team combines experienced workplace lawyers and exceptional commercial litigators, creating a unique specialization pairing in the province. The firm is also a leader in education law, representing public school districts in BC and advising several independent and private schools. It covers all aspects of labour and employment law, wrongful dismissal and employment-related litigation, human rights law, privacy law, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, immigration law, health law, and Aboriginal employment law.
Harris’ clients include Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, and public and private sector organizations. Its high-demand training sessions cover topics, such as Building a Respectful Workplace, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Bullying and Harassment, Privacy Law, Managing Workplace Safety, Attendance Management, Performance Management, and Employment Law 101 are designed to empower clients to identify and minimize legal risks. HR practitioners often retain Harris for coaching on grievance management and arbitration preparation.
Learning designed for educators
The centrepiece of Hills Grammar’s approach to staff development is its Professional Learning Model, led by director of professional learning Dr. Chris Furner. Grounded in adult learning pedagogies, aligned with the school’s strategic intent and staff profile and standards, the model deliberately moves away from compliance-driven professional development towards something more meaningful. This is delivered as learning that is authentic, research-based and tailored to where each educator is in their career journey.
Supporting this is the Learning Centre Staff Program, which creates structured opportunities for staff to share practice, reflect on their work and learn from one another. Mentoring, leadership development and action research opportunities are embedded throughout, making professional growth a continuous and collegial practice rather than a periodic obligation. It is a model that reflects Hills Grammar’s commitment to investing in the people responsible for delivering its educational vision.
Future-forward leadership
The school’s commitment to its team extends to how Hills Grammar approaches leadership. Working in partnership with the governing council, school leaders maintain a shared focus on developing what the school describes as a ‘future fit’ graduate and the workforce equipped to teach them. Innovation is encouraged, and the culture is one where academic ambition and professional development are seen as inseparable.
Wellbeing in a remarkable setting
Staff also benefit from complimentary wellbeing programs, a genuine commitment to work-life balance and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, for educators who value a workplace where the physical environment itself is part of the daily experience, Hills Grammar’s picturesque campus offers a setting that is as restorative as it is inspiring.
There is also a proactive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), such that employees are informed and educated through integrated professional learning frameworks. Hills Grammar is proud to be actively shaping bold thinkers, and in turn empowering the people who teach them.
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