MNP Grow The North

Human Capital

Brittany Smith, CPHR

Brittany is an experienced Human Resources Professional with eight years of proven expertise in HR operations, talent management, employee and labour relations, and recruitment. Brittany earned her bachelor’s degree with Honours in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Brock University, as well as her Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation through CPHR BC & Yukon.

Over the years, Brittany has worked with organizations of various sizes and industries in both the public and private sectors, developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives and improve employee satisfaction. In her current role as the Human Capital Manager with MNP’s Northern BC region, Brittany implements and supports strategies, programs, and processes that attract, develop, and retain the market’s top talent.

In addition to her technical skills, Brittany is known for her ability to build strong relationships with both employees and management through a collaborative and empathetic approach. Brittany has been involved with CPHR BC & Yukon for five years, serving as Chair for CPHR BC & Yukon’s Northern Advisory Council for two of those years. She also serves as a Trustee on the Board of Directors at the Exploration Place.

Overall, Brittany is a results-driven HR professional with a passion for developing and empowering people. She is committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and excellence.

Succession

Erin Reimer, CPA, CA
Partner, Private Enterprise

Erin is a Business Advisor with MNP’s Assurance and Accounting Services group in Terrace. Highly attentive, she delivers value-added advice on the issues specific to each client’s business and industry.

Erin works with businesses in a wide range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, transportation, and forestry; municipalities; and not-for-profit organizations of all sizes. She delivers advice and solutions tailored to their unique situation to help them realize their goals.

Erin’s services include audit, review, and Notice to Reader engagements for public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and privately held companies. She helps her clients with corporate and personal tax planning and compliance and putting controls into place.

Erin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in accounting from Douglas College in 2010. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying with Honours as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2013.

Erin is the treasurer of the Terrace Off Road Cycling Association (TORCA), and also mentors CPA students.

Shane King, CPA, CA
National Leader, Succession Services

Shane is the National Leader for MNP’s Succession Services practice and a member of the Assurance team. Shane has more than 20 years of experience providing practical assurance, tax, and succession solutions to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, fishing, storage, and incorporated professional services.

Shane oversees the delivery of succession services in each region across Canada. He is also actively involved with the succession team within B.C., working alongside clients to support them in successfully dealing with issues as they prepare for the next stage of their lives.

To further educate clients and business owners, Shane has been a speaker and a panelist on succession planning, communication, governance, and other issues of importance to entrepreneurs and family businesses. He has also contributed articles on these subjects to Business in Vancouver.

Shane earned a Financial Management Diploma from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 1992. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 1999, and has completed CPA Canada’s In-depth Tax course. Shane is passionate about giving back to his community and has sat on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Board of Governors and served as board chair.

Performance Improvement

Steven Williams, P.Eng.

Steven is a Senior Manager with the Performance Improvement practice in Vancouver. He has over 20 years of experience applying performance improvement tools, such as Lean and Six Sigma, in a variety of industries. Steven is a practiced trainer and facilitator who utilizes a consultative approach to deliver bottom-line results along with intangible benefits of performance improvement, such as company culture and organizational learning. He is a focused project leader skilled in Value Stream Mapping, kaizen, Lean Management Systems, Six Sigma and data analysis, organizational / functional assessments, and project management.

Steven has supported both private and public sector clients through major transformations and process improvement initiatives. This includes Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Penoles, CN Rail, AltaGas, Teck Metals, Lean BC, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), BC Hydro, Pembina Pipelines LifeLabs, Torstar Corporation, CIBC, and Ford Motor Company.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Management in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and registered professional engineer (APEO) since 2000.