Jeff Sauvé, Burn Fund Executive Director

The BCPFFA is extremely pleased to extend a warm welcome to Jeff Sauvé, the newly appointed Executive Director of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. With over two decades in sport, Jeff has served as the leader of various non-profit organizations, including with national and provincial organizations. Some of Jeff's career highlights include: serving as a consultant with the Toronto Maple Leafs, his role in bringing international rugby events to Canada, and serving on various national committees for the Canadian Olympic Committee.

“Jeff is an incredibly driven, smart and compassionate leader. I know our talented staff team and board of directors will enjoy working with him. His extensive experience, professionalism and aptitude for the position is recognized by many in the non-profit sector. I am pleased with our decision in selecting such a prominent leader who will help our organization continue to grow and serve the needs of survivors of burns and trauma across the province.” says President Gord Ditchburn.

Jeff is a highly regarded, progressive, and strategic leader with a track record of collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, strengthening communities, raising funds, and supporting deserving programs and individuals.

Secretary Treasurer Todd Schierling goes on to say, “We are thrilled that Jeff has joined the Burn Fund team! Jeff has extensive experience in providing senior leadership in various provincial and national organizations and has been successful in collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to build sustainable financial platforms, activating a variety of campaigns and events to raise funds, including those affiliated with BC gaming.”

Jeff is a graduate of Queen's University where he competed for the Golden Gaels in ice hockey and lacrosse. Jeff holds a Masters degree from the University of Windsor and a certificate in Strategic Leadership from the UBC’s Sauder School of Business. As a current member of the Psychology of Exercise, Health, and Physical Activity Laboratory at UBC, Jeff is nearing completion of a PhD he has been working on in his spare time over the last six years.

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