BRUCE
I am the President of Buxton Consulting Ltd. I was employed by the Ministry of Social Development from 1982 to 1987 where I developed skills in vocational assessments, established the first in-house Job Club program in 1982, and provided Employment Services for Income Assistance Clients. Since 1987, Buxton Consulting Ltd. has been providing a full range of Employment Services in various locations including Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Surrey, Langley, Delta, Richmond and Penticton. It has been exciting and rewarding to have worked with exceptional staff over the past 30 years to ensure high quality services that are effective and have always put the Client first. I look forward to meeting the current Employment Services challenges throughout the Fraser Valley and, now, in the Okanagan as well.
GERRI
I have had the pleasure of working with Management and Staff of Buxton Consulting Ltd. for over 15 years in various positions from Facilitator to being part of the Management Team. Currently, I manage the WorkSafe Portal, which means supporting the Consultants who work with their clients to assist them in getting back to work by proofing reports, invoicing, and uploading reports to the portal. I also work as part of the management team, supporting them in what ever way I can. I have been an Employment Counsellor for over 20 years, and certified in True Colors, Personality Dimensions, and Myers Briggs Type Indicator.
I am fortunate enough to work from home, which, by the way, is in beautiful Miramichi, NB. Values closest to my heart are honesty and trust; also respect, integrity. My personal philosophy is “learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow”.
In my spare time, I enjoy music, being with friends and family, and spending time at the shore just listening to the rolling waves.
KARA
As a long-time employee of Buxton Consulting, I have been given the opportunity to work in several positions and programs which has led to my current job of Associate Vice-President. As a part of the management team, I have developed a leadership style that allows me to support my fantastic team when they need it, at the same time, encouraging them to grow and thrive in their positions. My work is guided by my primary principle of “do no harm”, followed by my work values of integrity, respect, empathy, and teamwork. In addition to by Diploma in Social Services, and my experiences as a Career Development Practitioner, I recently completed my Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies through Royal Roads University. My capstone project focused on inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce. My specialization is working with persons of all disability types and those with significant barriers to employment. In my spare time I work in my garden, spend time with my family and indulge in forest bathing whenever possible.
WENDY
Currently I am the Executive Director of Buxton Consulting, Limited, with over 30 years’ experience in case management, evaluation and assessment, vocational planning, job placement and individual and group job search skills. I truly believe that “Every journey begins with the first step.”
MAUREEN
Working as a bookkeeper in our finance department, I enjoy the daily challenge of making the numbers tell a logical story. As a bookkeeper, I worked for an independent contractor before moving to the Buxton Consulting finance team. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and will spend many hours hiding behind a good book. There may also be the occasional game of darts played on my off time.
RAVNEET
I am the Executive assistant who assists the management team will all their administrative needs. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I have 5 years of administrative and 2 years of bookkeeping experience. I enjoy multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
Outside of work, I am a typical nerd who loves to read, drinks a lot of coffee and enjoys spending time out in nature.
With a background in supporting youth employment, and an honors degree in Psychology, I am delighted to contribute to the Buxton Consulting team. I have personal experience attending employment programs—providing me with insight into the experience from both the consultant and participant perspective. I am grateful for the role I get to play in participant’s employment journeys and thrilled to explore my passion for the workforce in such a meaningful way.
In my personal life, I am a cat enthusiast, a bookworm, and a display assistant for the occasional fireworks show!
COLIN
I have more than 20 year’s experience in case management, evaluation, assessment and facilitation. During these years, I have worked with youth, multibarrier and persons with disabilities. I have attended St. Francis Xavier, FSU, and BCIT. My hobbies include golf, gardening, and cat juggling.
EVA
After obtaining my Career Development Certificate at Douglas College in 2010, during the first 6+ years I supported Newcomers as an Employment Counsellor/Facilitator/Job Developer and organized Hiring Fairs for 70+ Employers.
The past 6 + years I have enjoyed various positions working with the Buxton Consulting team. I am very pleased to collaborate with the Buxton Management Team and colleagues as an Employment Specialist, supporting participants in their New – QUEST – Free Employment and Skills Training Program. I look forward to sharing 30 years of diverse business management experience with QUEST participants, empowering participants to discover new possibilities, while overcoming various barriers to employment.
My values include loyalty, integrity, empathy and determination. Additionally, giving back to the Community at large by volunteering over the years with Variety Club as Publicity Chair/Telethon Co-Chair, West Coast Leaf – Fundraising, presently Heritage Abbotsford Society’s Board Member/ Membership Chair. During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, the outdoors, horses, gardening, visiting art galleries, reading, music, ancient history and visiting Architectural Heritage sites in BC.
Amie
In 2006 I was provided with my first opportunity in the social services industry at Buxton Consulting Ltd. Today I have over 15 years' experience working as a Program Assistant, Initial Needs Assessor, Case Manager and Facilitator within Government Funded Employment Programs while focusing on the marginalized and multi-barriered population. I am very passionate about helping participants realize their potential and inspiring them to move forward, because we all need purpose!! I am excited to be back with the Buxton Consulting Team as an Employment Specialist for the Virtual Skills Training Employment Preparation Program.
Bryson
I have previously worked within Employment Training and Youth Programs with multi-barrier individuals as a Facilitator and Work Coach. I am passionate about working with people and appreciate the privilege of joining others in their personal career discovery and success.
When I am not at work, I enjoy time spent with my wife outside in nature and eating good food.