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Chris Gardner

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President at Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C.
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Chris Gardner leads British Columbias premier construction association, leveraging a legal background from The University of British Columbia. His expertise spans government relations, M&A, and marketing, with past senior roles at Civeo and Britco, and as Principal Secretary to the Premier of B. C.

He is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness, particularly within the construction industry. Chris actively promotes leadership and compelling personal stories on the subject to inspire and support the community, highlighting its critical importance in the workplace.

Chris has direct experience at the highest level of provincial government, having served as Principal Secretary to the Premier of British Columbia.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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BC Construction Industry
As President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), he is the leading voice for over 3, 000 members in B. C. 's construction sector.
Mental Wellness
He publicly champions mental health and wellness initiatives, highlighting inspiring stories of recovery and leadership on the topic.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
President
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C.
6-2015 - 12-2016
Senior Vice President - North America
Civeo
5-2014 - 5-2015
Principal Secretary to the Premier
Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia
2005 - 2014
Executive Vice President
Britco
3-2012 - 2013
Member of the Board of Directors
Modular Building Institute
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Education
1988 - 1991
Juris Doctor (JD)
The University of British Columbia
1981 - 1985
BA
Simon Fraser University
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