About Us Staff
Meet the team who is working daily with CLR members.
President & CEO
Ken joined CLR as President and CEO in April 2019.
A strategic professional and seasoned executive leader with more than 25 years of management experience at the highest levels, Ken has worked in the government, consulting, agriculture, and automotive sectors, representing associations similar in size and scope to CLR.
Among other things, Ken strives to inspire people and teams, to form strong relationships and partnerships, to be a credible voice in decision making, to advance the needs of CLR and its membership, and to effectively support the Board of Directors.
In addition to a degree in Economics from the University of Alberta, Ken has invested further in his own passion of being an effective negotiator and mediator through advanced training and education from the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (the equivalent of the BC Justice Institute).
Ken sees his role as President and CEO of CLR as a great opportunity to apply his experience and knowledge to advance the needs of the Association and its membership and to grow the value and engagement of the unionized construction sector in BC.
- Jurisdictional Assignment Plan (JAPlan)
- Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan
- BCD&A Drug & Alcohol Program Society
- Government Relations
- Industry Partnerships
Controller
Rachel joined CLR in 2017 as the Controller. Prior to joining CLR, she held a senior finance position working in the private medical sector. Rachel has a Bachelor of Technology degree in accounting from BCIT and became a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Certified General Accountant (CGA).
- Accounts Payable
Senior Director, Labour Relations
Paul has a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC and has been working in Labour Relations and Human Resources since completing his degree. He has been Senior Director, Labour Relations since August 2019 and initially joined CLR as Director, Labour Relations in August 2012. Prior to CLR he worked as a Senior Negotiator at Metro Vancouver supporting collective bargaining and labour relations in the municipal sector.
-
Boilermakers Lodge 359
- Boilermakers Lodge 359 Standard Agreement
-
Carpenters – CMAW
- CMAW Craft Carpenters Standard Industrial Agreement
- CMAW Craft Carpenters Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Lathers Standard ICI Agreement
-
Electricians – IBEW (Locals 213,230,993,1003)
- Inside Wiremen’s Agreement (Local Unions 213, 230, 993, 1003)
-
Operating Engineers – IUOE Local 115
- IOUE Local 115 Crane Rental Agreement
- IOUE Local 115 Steel Erection Agreement
-
Painters and Allied Trades – IUPAT DC #38
- Painters Standard Industrial Agreement
- Painters Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Glaziers Local 1527 Standard ICI Agreement
-
Plumbers/Pipefitters – UA Local 516
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Agreement (Construction)
-
Boilermakers Lodge 359
- Boilermakers Lodge 359
-
Carpenters – UBCJA Pile Drivers Local 2404
- Standard Agreement of the Pile Drivers, Divers, Bridge, Dock and Wharf Builders, Local 2404 Delta
-
Operating Engineers – IUOE Local 115 (Pile Drivers)
- Pile Driving, Dipper Clamshell and Related Works Agreement
- All Employees Pile Driving and Soil Improvement Agreement – Geopac Inc. (now Menard Canada Inc..)
-
Plumbers/Pipefitters – UA Local 516
- UA Local 516 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance
- Main Table
- Pre Job Conferences
- BC Construction Camp Rules and Regulations
- BC Construction Camp Maintenance Owners Forum
- Industry Project Labour Agreements
- DC#38 Join Trade Board (CLR Rep #2 of 2)
- Personnel Relationship Issues Management
- Discipline / Termination
- Human Rights / Duty to Accommodate
Director, Labour Relations
Tiffany has been working in labour relations for over 15 years. She has a bachelor’s degree from UBC and graduated from BCIT in both Business Administration and Human Resources. Tiffany joined CLR as Director, Labour Relations in July 2020. Prior to CLR, she had roles in the public sector working with municipalities on their collective bargaining and labour relations matters.
-
Culinary Workers – UNITE Here! Local 40
- Culinary Agreement
-
Heat & Frost Insulators – Local 118
- Heat & Frost Insulators Local 118 Standard Agreement
-
Ironworkers Local 97
- Ironworkers Local 97 Standard Agreement
-
Labourers – CSWU Local 1611
- Labourers Standard ICI Agreement
- Letter of Understanding Re: BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP and Pacific Blasting and Demolition Ltd.
- Mason Tenders Standard Industrial Agreement
- Mason Tenders Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Plasterer Helpers Standard ICI
-
Operating Engineers – IUOE Local 115
- IUOE Local 115 Heavy Construction Standard Industrial Agreement
- IUOE Local 115 Heavy Construction Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Letter of Understanding Re: BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP and Pacific Blasting and Demolition Ltd.
-
Sheet Metal Workers – SMART Local 280
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 280 Standard Agreement
- Roofers Local 280 Standard Agreement
-
Teamsters – Local 213
- Teamsters Union Local 213 Standard Agreement
- Teamsters Union Local 213 Standard C/I Agreement
- Letter of Understanding Re: Pacific Group of Companies
-
Carpenters – UBCJA (BC Regional Council of Carpenters)
- USC Stone Corp. All Employee Yard Agreement
- Dilworth Quality Homes Inc. – All Employee Collective Agreement
-
Labourers – CSWU Local 1611
- Standard Landscaping Agreement
-
Painters and Allied Trades – IUPAT DC #38
- Aluma Systems British Columbia Ltd. Collective Agreement
- Glaziers Local 1527 Inside Glass Agreement
-
Sheet Metal Workers – SMART Local 280
- Standard Testing & Balancing Agreement
- Standard Servicing & Cleaning Agreement
-
United Steelworkers Local 1-1937
- LNS Construction Agreement
- Better SuperVision
- Teamsters Local 213 Training Plan
Director, Labour Relations
Please contact Paul Strangway, pauls@clra-bc.com or TIffany Chung, tiffanyc@clra-bc.com or 604-524-4911.
-
Bricklayers – IUBAC Local 2 BC
- Bricklayers Standard Industrial Agreement
- Bricklayers Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Terrazzo Workers Standard ICI Agreement
- Tilesetters Standard ICI Agreement
-
Carpenters – UBCJA (BC Regional Council of Carpenters)
- BCRCC Craft Carpenters Standard Industrial Agreement
- BCRCC Craft Carpenters Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Standard Floor Covering Agreement (Residential, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial)
- Millwrights Local 2736 Standard Agreement
-
Cement Masons & Plasterers – OPCMIA Local 919
- Cement Masons Standard ICI Agreement
- Craft Plasterers Local 919 Standard Agreement
- Craft Plasterers Local 919 Standard C/I
- Letter of Understanding, Re: Greer Contracting Ltd.
-
Painters and Allied Trades – IUPAT DC #38
- Craft Drywall Tapers/Finishers Standard ICI Agreement
-
Plumbers/Pipefitters – UA Locals 170, 324
- United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 170 Standard ICI Agreement
- United Association Local 324 Standard Industrial Agreement
- United Association Local 324 Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
-
Carpenters – UBCJA (BC Regional Council of Carpenters)
- BCRCC All Employee Standard Industrial Agreement
- BCRCC All Employee Standard Commercial/Institutional Agreement
- Sky-Hi Scaffolding Ltd. Yard Agreement
-
Cement Masons & Plasterers and Painters & Allied Trades – OPCMIA Local 919 & IUPAT DC #38
- Wall & Ceiling Sector Poly Party Standard ICI Agreement
-
Painters and Allied Trades – IUPAT DC #38
- Wall & Ceiling All Employee Standard ICI Agreement
-
Plumbers/Pipefitters – UA Locals 170
- Metal Trades Division, Local Union 170, Petroleum Agreement
- United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 170 Service & Maintenance Agreement
- First Nations Liaison and Initiatives
- Millwrights Training Trust
Director, Health & Safety
Glen has an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Prior to CLR, Glen was the Manager of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment for DP World, and the BC Maritime Employers Association. Over his career, he supported the development of safety and training programs, and is fluent with Provincial and Federal Regulations. Glen was a member of the Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications Organization (FETCO), Employers’ Forum and the Canadian Maritime Advisory Council representing Canadian Employers for the review and development of Federal Safety Regulations.
Labour Relations Analyst
Sascha has a BA in Art History from Queens University and an MSc in Information Systems (UK) and has been working in Labour Relations for 10 years. She joined CLR in 2018 and previously worked in the Post Secondary sector in a similar role.
- Labour Relations Research
- Collective Bargaining Support
Office Manager
Joleen joined the CLR team in 2004 as the Administrative Assistant working her way to Office Manager in the fall of 2017. She leads the team that organizes the highly anticipated golf tournaments and ever-popular AGMs.
- General Inquiries
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Throughout her career, Harpreet has had the privilege of working in various innovative and diverse industries. With over a decade of experience in strategic communication, project management, and leadership, she eagerly seeks to apply her expertise to enhance CLR’s profile and that of its esteemed members to even greater heights. Harpreet holds an advanced diploma in Marketing from Sheridan College and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management, also from Sheridan College. In September 2023, she assumed the role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator at CLR.
Harpreet is genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with CLR members. If you’d like to reach out, please feel free to contact her via email at harpreeta@clra-bc.com.
- Marketing and Communications
Administrative Assistant
Krista joined CLR in 2019 as the Administrative Assistant handing accounts payable and reception. Prior to CLR, Krista worked as a Legal Assistant to three lawyers in the tax litigation department at Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP in Downtown Vancouver. Krista graduated from the Legal Assistant Program at Douglas College in 2007.
Krista is an avid soccer player who coaches youth and has assisted the running of adult tournaments in LA, San Diego & Las Vegas.
- Accounts Receivable