Brian Lefebvre
About Brian Lefebvre
Brian Lefebvre is the President Elect (Vice President) of the HIMSS BC Chapter and a Senior Manager at the Provincial Health Services Authority, with extensive experience in health informatics and a background in healthcare administration.
Title and Current Roles
Brian Lefebvre currently holds the positions of President and President Elect (Vice President) at HIMSS British Columbia Chapter (formerly BCHIMPS) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He began his role as President in 2021 and took on the position of President Elect in 2020. He is also serving as a Senior Manager for Provincial eHealth Projects at the Provincial Health Services Authority in Burnaby, British Columbia since 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Brian Lefebvre has held various significant positions. From 2018 to 2020, he was a Director at BCHIMPS: BC Health Information Management Professionals' Society in Vancouver. At the Provincial Health Services Authority, he was a Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he has worked at the BC Centre for Disease Control as a Project Manager from 2011 to 2015 and as Operations Manager for Environmental Health from 2009 to 2011. Earlier in his career, he served in the Department of National Defence in multiple roles including Health Care Administration Officer, Visits and Protocol Officer, and Naval Officer.
Educational Background
Brian Lefebvre has a comprehensive educational background in health services and business administration. He received his Master’s Degree in Public Health from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies between 2010 and 2015. He also earned a Certificate in Health Services Management from Ryerson University during 2006 to 2007. Brian has a BA in Business Administration, First Class Honours, from the Royal Military College of Canada, which he pursued from 1999 to 2003.
Expertise in Health Informatics
Brian Lefebvre brings extensive experience in health informatics, leveraging his practical knowledge to improve healthcare systems. His roles have involved developing and managing provincial eHealth projects, contributing significantly to the enhancement of healthcare delivery. This expertise spans across various positions in both provincial and national healthcare systems.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Brian Lefebvre is known for his strong skills in dispute resolution and mediation, which facilitate effective relationship building within organizations. Being trilingual, he effectively enhances communication and demonstrates sensitivity to diversity in professional settings. His deep understanding of provincial, territorial, and national healthcare systems further underscores his ability to address complex healthcare issues effectively. He is recognized as an energetic and results-oriented team player focused on achieving organizational goals.