Expertise:
Project design and implementation
Major Product/SVS:
Representation for logging industry workers; Fuel efficiency programming
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Playing the guitar; Singing; Reading; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in Family Counseling, Trinity Western University; Bachelor's Degree in General Arts, Social Work and Psychology, University of Northern British Columbia (1997)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Carbon Offset Aggregation Cooperative of British Columbia; Board Member, Rotary International; BCTA; BC Forest Safety Council; Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum; PGUAJS; BC Trucking Association
Charity:
Rotary International; The Salvation Army
Number Of Years In Profession:
8
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work and having been recognized for her former accomplishments.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because this was an evolution from the jobs she held in the past. In addition, her family has history in the logging industry.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling project development and public relations; Lobbying the government; Advocating for association members; Developing new business opportunities; Writing articles; Managing all media work
Awards/Honors:
Northern BC Business and Technology Newsmaker of the Year Award; Technology Provider of the Year, Northern BC; Golden Apple Award, Public Health Employers Association of BC (2011); Health and Wellness Advocate of the Year, Northern British Columbia (2010); Woman of the Year for Influence and Impact, Northern British Columbia (2008); Member of the Year, Interior Logging Association (2006); Community Crime Prevention Award, Attorney General (2000); Governor's Medal for Academic Excellence
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Arcand hopes to help reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.