James Thurston

Vice President

Shell Canada Energy

Vice President

As Vice President of the CALEP, it is my responsibility to assist the President to ensure:

  1. That the highest standards of professionalism are upheld by our Board of Directors in delivering these benefits to our members: educational, leadership and mentorship programs,
  2. Providing job and networking opportunities and promoting our general meetings,
  3. Employing relevant distinctions of proficiency and professional achievement,
  4. Developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders through liaisons,
  5. Managing the Association’s funding and sponsorship in a fiscally responsible manner,
  6. Ensuring the goals and objectives of CALEP are aligned with those of membership, and
  7. Pursuing initiatives for the development and advancement of our business and technology.

In addition to assisting the President with the above tasks, the role of the Vice President includes:

  • Chairing the CALEP Board Meetings and General Meetings in the absence of the President,
  • Chairing the Office Executive Committee, which is responsible for the running of the CALEP office.
  • Sitting as a member of next year’s Conference Committee, act as the Board of Directors liaison for the Conference and assist the Conference Chairperson,
  • Sitting as a member of the General Meetings Committee, participating in the selection of keynote speakers for the General Meetings and acting as the Board of Directors liaison, and
  • Acting as the Board of Directors liaison with the Other Industry Associations

Please connect with me @ vp@calep.ca