Skilled Trades Ontario is governed and managed by a Board of Directors and a Chief Executive Officer/Registrar, per the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.

The Board of Directors consists of up to 11 members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The Board is responsible for governance, which includes setting strategic priorities and overseeing the achievement of organizational objectives.

The Chief Executive Officer/Registrar is also appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and is responsible for the operations of Skilled Trades Ontario.

Our Leadership

CEO Candice White headshot

Candice White

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar
ceo@skilledtradesontario.ca

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COO Michael G. Barnett headshot image

Michael G. Barnett

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Registrar
COO@skilledtradesontario.ca

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Rayo Sattha

Director, Human Resources

Julie Gathercole

Director, Public Affairs and Strategic Relations

John Jiang

Director, Finance

Danielle Palombi

Director, Apprenticeship Training, Curriculum, Standards and Exams

Warren Barbour

Director, Process Improvement

Ngaatendwe Kujeke

Director, Registration Services

Peter Prochillo

Acting Director, Regional Operations

Kate Coutts

Corporate Secretary and Coordinator Legal Affairs

Vacant

Director, IT

Michael Sherrard

Chair

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Bradley West

Board member

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Michael Gallardo

Board member

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Jason Ottey

Board member

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Karen Renkema-Millar

Board member

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Christine Wellenreiter

Board member

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Melody Adhami

Board member

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Joe (Jody) Givens

Board member

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