
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:
- 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,
- Providing job and networking opportunities and promoting our general meetings,
- Employing relevant distinctions of proficiency and professional achievement,
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders through liaisons,
- Managing the Association’s funding and sponsorship in a fiscally responsible manner,
- Ensuring the goals and objectives of CALEP are aligned with those of membership, and
- 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