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New Appointment to the Board

Posted March 17, 2026

Updated March 17, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Michael Hancock has been appointed to the Labour Relations Board for a four-year term, where he is anticipated to begin in the role of Associate Chair some time in the early fall. Michael is a partner at Harris & Company where he has worked for over twenty years in two separate stints. He has also worked as Legal Counsel for the BC Public School Employers’ Association and as General Counsel with ICBC. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the...

2025.12.18

Full-Time Mediator Update

In August, the Board posted two mediator vacancies. We were pleased to announce one of them had been filled by Mark...

2025.12.18

Update: Ad Hoc Mediator Vacancy

We are pleased to announce a new initiative in the Board’s mediation department – the creation of an ad hoc mediator...

2025.12.04

In-House Legal Counsel Update

We are thrilled to announce that two new counsel will be joining the Board’s legal team in early 2025: E. Murphy Fries...

2025.11.27

Vice Chair Appointments & Reappointments

We have a number of exciting announcements to make regarding vice chair appointments.

First, Rene-John Nicolas has...

2025.10.02

New Vice Chairs Appointed

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of two new vice chairs.

Bobby Sangha started his career with a major...

2025.09.24

Mediator Vacancy Update

In August, the Board posted two mediator vacancies. We are pleased to announce that one of the vacancies has been filled...

2025.09.03

Vacancy Alert - Three Vice Chair Positions

The Board has three vacant Vice Chair Positions (one employer-side and two union-side). These are new appointee...

2025.08.28

Additional Temporary Vice Chair Appointments

As you know, the Board was involved in an extensive Treasury Board submission process earlier this year as a result of...

2025.07.15

Temporary Vice Chair Appointment

Robyn Trask has been appointed for a second six-month term as Vice Chair under the Administrative Tribunals Act. Her...

2025.07.09

Update: Labour Relations Code Review 2024

The Section 3 Labour Code Review Panel Reprot is now posted. Learn more here: BC Gov News.

The Report is also...

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The Labour Relations Board acknowledges the territories of the many diverse Indigenous Peoples in the geographic area we serve. With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge that the Board’s office is located on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.