Heather Lefebvre
About Heather Lefebvre
Heather Lefebvre serves as the Director of Employee Experience at Canfor, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in design and communications, she focuses on corporate giving, community engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Work at Canfor
Heather Lefebvre has been serving as the Director of Employee Experience at Canfor since 2018. In this role, she emphasizes a people-focused approach, drawing on her extensive background in design and communications. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within Canfor, including Senior Manager of Brand and Communications from 2014 to 2018, Brand Specialist from 2012 to 2014, and Graphics and Multimedia Developer from 2011 to 2012. Her responsibilities also include overseeing corporate giving and community engagement efforts, as well as leading diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Heather Lefebvre holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institutes, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo, which she pursued from 2021 to 2023. Heather further enhanced her leadership skills by participating in the Women Leading the Way Leadership Program at Minerva BC from 2016 to 2017.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Heather Lefebvre worked at BC Assessment as a Real Estate Appraiser and Property Information Collector from 2004 to 2007. She also gained experience in graphic design at Canucks Sports & Entertainment, where she worked for four months in 2010. Her early career at Canfor included roles as a Brand Specialist and Graphics and Multimedia Developer, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of brand communication and design.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
In her role at Canfor, Heather Lefebvre is actively involved in community engagement initiatives. She has authored blog posts highlighting Canfor's community efforts and participated in the company's stand against bullying by sponsoring the Pink Shirt Campaign. Additionally, she has supported Olympic hopeful Alison Desmarais as a sponsor, demonstrating her commitment to fostering community connections and supporting local talent.