Call For Board Members:

Are you interested in leadership opportunities to promote networking and the exchange of ideas among public servants, students, and academics in Southern Vancouver Island? Then we look forward to you putting forward your name as a candidate for the Board of Directors of the Institute of Public Administration Victoria’s (IPAC-Victoria’s) Board of Directors at our upcoming Annual General Meeting in October.

The Institute of Public Administration Canada (IPAC) is an organization which promotes networking and exchange of ideas among public servants working in federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous governments. An IPAC event, which promotes both networking and ideas-exchange, is the Policy Pitch, where presenters (“pitchers”) present a policy idea with the best options being determined by a panel of judges and by the audience.

Malcolm Gaston is Board Vice-Chair at the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation. He has delivered leadership training with CAAF in both Guyana (2022) and Rwanda (2023). He is a board director at IPAC Victoria. Until recently, Malcolm was Strategic Priorities Advisor to the Auditor General for BC, and prior to that he was Assistant Auditor General, Performance Audit, for 14 years.

The University of Victoria’s School of Public Administration is still accepting applications for Indigenous Community Development and Governance (ICDG) programs for September 2024!  

As a result of his teaching, writing and his leadership in promoting citizen-centred service, Brian Marson has become well known across the public sector in Canada, the United States, Asia, Australia and Europe for his advocacy of excellence in public service.

Ingrid Bergmann is a former public servant who is currently an Executive Coach with Inside Public Sector Leadership. As an Executive Coach, she supports senior and aspiring senior leaders in the public sector.

Applications Open!

BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship

Scholarship applications are open until October 4, 2024!

Celebrating Pride Month with IPAC Victoria!

We are proud to join in the celebration of Pride Month this June!

Arianna Bhagwansingh investigates Ontario's reform efforts, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in achieving equity and efficiency in healthcare delivery.

Susanne Thiessen explores its cultural significance and its crucial role in fostering respectful and inclusive public service practices.

Marcel Ramirez embarks on a PhD journey at the University of Victoria, aiming to unravel the enigma behind the gap between policy recommendations and effective reforms.

Ann Mitchell unveils the turmoil in local government

Brian Marson explores Canada's leadership in citizen-centred service excellence, showcasing how public sector organizations outperform the private sector and influence global service delivery standards.

Sonja Zoeller, IPAC Victoria Board Co-Chair, explores Kirsten Dupuy's journey into public administration, reflecting on co-op experiences, remote work challenges, and career aspirations.

Introducing the spring newsletter with insights on public service transition, Canadian administration, team-based healthcare, municipal governance, Peruvian public administration, and Indigenous perspectives.

Welcome to the 2nd edition of IPAC Victoria’s Newsletter: The View from BC!

Unlock essential tips from a co-op insider to thrive in the hybrid work landscape

Understand the secrets to navigating global crises through radical shifts in governance

Check out our interview Sandra Nikolic

We thank everyone who participated in the 2023 Lieutenant Governor Silver Medal Award and celebrated Dr. Zabarauckas’ outstanding achievements