Jessica McDonald's Companies

• HB Global Advisors Corp. 2010 Executive Vice-President, Western and International Development Based in Vancouver, Jessica McDonald is advising on sensitive negotiation of business transactions, multilateral negotiations, relationships between the business and aboriginal communities and dispute resolution. HB Global’s client base includes local, national and multinational business clients as well as foreign governments, governmental organizations and economic and trade bodies.

• Government of British Columbia 2005 - 2009 Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Public Service • Senior executive oversight responsibility for provincial government operations, with workforce of 36,000 employees and $37B annual budget • Equivalent to CEO of provincial government Hire, assign responsibilities, and manage performance of all (30) Deputy Ministers and equivalent positions • Advise Premier on setting government strategic vision and options to achieve objectives • Lead consultations and negotiations with external parties on key corporate priorities • Support Cabinet decision-making on all aspects of legislative, regulatory and policy directions, including relationship with Crown corporations and the broader public sector • Introduced a recognized new management culture based on a strong team ethic and a clear focus on corporate performance and outcomes • Credited with leading innovative breakthrough strategies in areas of First Nations relations, climate change, energy planning, and renewed market confidence in the Central Coast • Established strong labour relations and led organization to achieve first recognition of BC Public Service as Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers Canada’s Top 25 Family Friendly Employers, and BC’s Top 50 Employers • Introduced quantifiable workforce survey tool, achieved 85% participation rate and increased employee engagement across the BC Public Service by 10 points in just 3 years.