Experience & Skills

Evan brings a depth of professional experience, community leadership, and lived knowledge to his work supporting Victoria families and SD61 students.

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Skills

A range of practical and interpersonal skills developed through years of work with families, educators, and community organizations across Victoria.

  • Governance and Board Leadership. 
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development. 
  • Budget Oversight and Financial Stewardship. 
  • Policy Development and Implementation. 
  • Mediation, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution. 
  • Community Engagement and Public Consultation. 
  • Partnership Development and Stakeholder Relations. 
  • Team Leadership and Staff Development. 
  • Program Design, Delivery, and Evaluation. 
  • Accessibility and Inclusive Service Delivery. 
  • Family Support and Resource Navigation. 
  • Emergency Management and Planning.
  • Public Communications.

Experience

Evan’s background spans professional roles, volunteer service, and deep community involvement — all rooted in a genuine commitment to Victoria’s children and families.

  • Board Member, Community Options for Children and Families (Current). 
  • Emergency Planning Analyst, BC Public Service (Current). 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion community consultation in Oaklands (2021).
  • Project Manager of a Childcare Centre in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut (2020-2021). 
  • Teacher in Nunavut (2018-2020 
  • Educational Assistant in Greater Victoria School District (2017-2018). 
  • Daycare Leader and 1-1 Child Support Worker (2015-2017)
  • 5+ years supporting children and families. 
  • 4+ years of governance experience. 
  • 5+ years helping families navigate funding programs, services, and community supports. 
  • Extensive experience supporting children and families with disabilities. 
  • Lived and worked in an Indigenous community in Nunavut for 3 years.