James Wilson
About James Wilson
James Wilson is a Field Construction Manager at TELUS with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a background in community and economic development.
Title and Current Position
James Wilson is currently working at TELUS as a Field Construction Manager. His responsibilities likely include overseeing field construction projects, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project completion within timelines and budgets.
Professional History at TELUS
James Wilson has held multiple roles at TELUS over the years. He served as a Senior Business Analyst from 2020 to 2021, and before that, as a Field Support Manager in Penticton, BC, from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as a Sr. Regional Marketing Manager in Grand Forks, BC, from 2018 to 2019, and as a Service Technician in Grand Forks, BC, from 2016 to 2018. In his various capacities, he has likely contributed to business analysis, field operations, marketing strategies, and technical services.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before his extensive career at TELUS, James Wilson held leadership roles in multiple organizations. He was the Executive Director at Boundary Family and Individual Service Society for nine months in 2015–2016 and at Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce from 2013 to 2015 for two years. Additionally, he worked as a Community Economic Development specialist at Community Futures Boundary from 2013 to 2015 and as a Career Development Practitioner there from 2010 to 2013.
Educational Background
James Wilson studied at Douglas College in 2011. He achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Work from Briercrest College, studying there from 2000 to 2003. These academic credentials form the foundation for his diverse career in community development, marketing, and field construction management.
Certifications and Training
James Wilson has completed various certifications and training programs. He completed the Telus Manager Safety Training in 2019 and participated in the Applied Leadership Citation Program in 2015. In 2015, he also completed CARF Canada Advanced Outcomes Training, the IEDC Real Estate Development and Reuse Course, and the IEDC Economic Development Marketing and Attraction Course. Additionally, he attended the BCEDA / IEDC Western Economic Development Course in 2014. He was certified as a Career Development Practitioner and a Canadian Community Ambassador in 2012. Further certifications include WorldHost Trainer (2011), Job Club Leadership (2011), and TOWES Essential Skills Test Administrator (2010).