Jeremy Reah
About Jeremy Reah
Jeremy Reah is a Senior Global Total Reward Specialist at Canfor, where he designs and executes global wellbeing programs. He has extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various industries, having held positions at several organizations including Inland Group, Accenture, and SMART Technologies.
Current Role at Canfor
Jeremy Reah serves as the Senior Global Total Reward Specialist at Canfor, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on designing and executing global wellbeing programs, which include defined contribution pensions and executive health programs. His work emphasizes the application of design thinking principles to foster innovative solutions that enhance employee success and service excellence.
Previous Experience in Compensation Management
Prior to his current role, Jeremy Reah accumulated extensive experience in compensation management across various organizations. He worked as a Compensation Benefits Manager at Inland Group for five months in 2021, and as a Manager of Compensation and Classification at BC Clinical and Support Services for one year from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he held positions at Intact Financial Corporation as a Senior Compensation Consultant and at Univar Solutions as a Compensation Manager, gaining insights into diverse industries.
Educational Background
Jeremy Reah has a solid educational foundation in business and human resources. He earned a Global MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School between 2014 and 2016. Earlier, he completed a Certificate in Human Resource Management at the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trinity Western University, which he completed from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Design Thinking at Emeritus in 2017.
Diverse Industry Experience
Throughout his career, Jeremy Reah has gained valuable market intelligence and insights by working in various sectors, including consulting, engineering, and technology. His roles have allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of compensation strategies and employee benefits, contributing to his effectiveness in his current position at Canfor.
Career Progression
Jeremy Reah's career has progressed through several key roles in human resources and compensation. He began as a Compensation Analyst at Prospera Credit Union, where he worked for four years. He then transitioned to various positions, including HR Specialist - Compensation at Graham and Senior Compensation Advisor at AECOM, before moving into more senior roles in compensation management. His diverse experiences have equipped him with the skills necessary for his current leadership role.