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Nick Grimshaw, MSM, CD, CRM, ICD.D

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Chief Executive Officer at Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division
📍 Canada

Nick Grimshaw is the CEO of Commissionaires Northern Alberta, leveraging over 28 years of decorated service in the Canadian Army, where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His career includes commanding over 900 personnel and executive director roles in the Alberta government, leading wildfire management and environmental emergency response.

He is deeply committed to supporting veterans and actively engages in his community. Nick participates in fundraising walks to help the homeless and serves on the board of a foundation dedicated to honoring military service. He follows a family legacy, as his father also served 35 years in the same infantry regiment.

Unique fact: Nick was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his leadership and combat actions during his deployment in Afghanistan.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canada
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Priorities

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Veteran Support
As CEO of Commissionaires, his organization's core mission is to provide meaningful employment for veterans. He also serves on the board of the No Stone Left Alone Foundation.
Public Safety
His background includes leading Alberta's wildfire and environmental enforcement branches, and he is an Associate Corporate Member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division
7-2021 - 4-2023
Executive Director Wildfire Management Branch
Government of Alberta
1-2020 - 7-2021
Executive Director - Environmental Enforcement Branch
Government of Alberta - Environment and Parks
8-2017 - 1-2020
Executive Director ASERT & Division Coordination
Government of Alberta - Environment and Parks
11-2016 - 8-2017
Director, Security, Uniform Services Division
Oilers Entertainment Group
In the press

Media appearances

Changing of the Guard. Featured in Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division – News
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Education
6-2022 - 2-2023
Institute of Corporate Directors
University of Alberta
Canadian Security Studies Program
Canadian Forces Command and Staff College
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