Ontario Native Women’s Association For Immediate Release September 27, 2017 Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Appoints Interim Executive Director The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is pleased to announce the interim appointment of Justin Marchand as the Acting Executive Director of OAHS. Mr. Marchand has agreed to accept the position for the next three months with a possible extension, should the OAHS require such. The OAHS is going through a transition period as we grieve the loss of our beloved Don McBain, who was the Executive Director since the founding of the OAHS. Justin is familiar with the operations and processes of the organisation and has graciously agreed to assist the OAHS during this transition period. Justin Marchand is Métis and his Indigenous ancestry includes Algonquin and Mi’kmaq nations. Justin’s training and education spans a breadth of financial, operations and housing disciplines. Among other designations and licenses, Justin is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIHCM), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and also earned a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa. Justin joined Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services in 2009 and has over 15 years of progressive experience in a broad range of industries including two publicly listed corporations, a large accounting and consulting firm, and a major crown corporation. Justin is passionate about helping people, has a keen interest in history, understands that having adequate shelter is one of the most basic human needs, and firmly believes that housing is a fundamental human right. Justin believes that Indigenous people who have safe and affordable housing will have an opportunity to build and improve other areas of their lives, to fully participate in their communities, and to have the dignity that every person deserves.

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Page 1: Ontario Aboriginal Housing€¦ · Web viewJustin joined Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services in 2009 and has over 15 years of progressive experience in a broad range of industries

Ontario Native Women’s Association

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 27, 2017

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Appoints Interim Executive Director

The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is pleased to announce the interim appointment of Justin Marchand as the Acting Executive Director of OAHS. Mr. Marchand has agreed to accept the position for the next three months with a possible extension, should the OAHS require such. The OAHS is going through a transition period as we grieve the loss of our beloved Don McBain, who was the Executive Director since the founding of the OAHS. Justin is familiar with the operations and processes of the organisation and has graciously agreed to assist the OAHS during this transition period.

Justin Marchand is Métis and his Indigenous ancestry includes Algonquin and Mi’kmaq nations. Justin’s training and education spans a breadth of financial, operations and housing disciplines. Among other designations and licenses, Justin is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIHCM), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and also earned a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa.

Justin joined Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services in 2009 and has over 15 years of progressive experience in a broad range of industries including two publicly listed corporations, a large accounting and consulting firm, and a major crown corporation.

Justin is passionate about helping people, has a keen interest in history, understands that having adequate shelter is one of the most basic human needs, and firmly believes that housing is a fundamental human right. Justin believes that Indigenous people who have safe and affordable housing will have an opportunity to build and improve other areas of their lives, to fully participate in their communities, and to have the dignity that every person deserves.

Mr. Marchand will undertake all the duties of the Executive Director. The OAHS Board of Directors is looking forward to working with Justin in his new role and confident he will lead the transition period well. Thank you for welcoming Justin in his new role.

Media ContactAngie KilbyOffice Administration/CommunicationsTelephone: 705-256-1876 Email: [email protected]

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