John Lamb

I have developed experience and skills which I trust could be of some value to your organization. My relative experience includes serving on the boards of various financial institutions including Vice Chair of The Co-operators Insurance Company, Chair of SERVUS Credit Union and most recently Governance Chair of Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation. I have also had a long successful career serving the people of Edmonton and by extension the citizens of Alberta as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations for the City of Edmonton.

These experiences have taught me the value of service and the need to embrace constant continuous learning. My experiences and lessons have also taught me the importance of Insurance, both from the on set of an event to the mitigation of a loss. More importantly, the effects of both things on people’s lives.

In reviewing Peace Hills value statements, I recognize my alignment not only with your company but also the passion I have for the insurance industry when it stays people focused.

Governance and Human Resources Chair - Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation

(2025)

Director and Chair - Servus Credit Union

(2012 - 2024)

Director and Vice Chair - The Co-Operators Insurance Group of Companies

(1997 - 2011)

Director - The Co-Operators Development Corporation Limited

(2001 - 2008)

Director (representing north and central Alberta) - Credit Union Central of Alberta

(1994 - 2002)

Director - Commonwealth Credit Union

Chair - Emergency Services Credit Union

Chair - Edmonton Fire Fighters Credit Union

Deputy Fire Chief of Operations - Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, City of Edmonton - Edmonton

(2009 - 2014)

• Direct supervisory responsibilities for approximately 1,000 Operational Fire Fighting staff, including 20 Chief Officers
• Lead on resources deployment model and response locations for Fire Fighting apparatus
• Managing mutual aid agreements and the related relationships
• Resource response modelling and emergency response performance interpretation
• Strategic planning, budget building and oversight
• Labor negotiations and labor relations with the EFFU and CUPE
• Communications with internal and external stakeholders, addressing citizen concerns, acting as a spokesperson for the Fire Rescue Branch
• OH&S oversight for all operational staff including OH&S investigations, Operational HR issues and legal issues including litigation as assigned by the Fire Chief

Deputy Fire Chief of Administration and Development - Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, City of Edmonton - Edmonton

(2006 - 2009)

• Direct responsibilities for the Chief of Training and 26 training officers/platoon training coordinators
• Responsible for the Fire Training Academy including the Pound Maker Fire Training Grounds
• Directing and overseeing training programs
• Strategic planning and budgeting for Training Branch
• Fire Fighter Recruit hiring processes and recruit training
• Fire Prevention Branch
• Fire Prevention Section including all Fire Inspectors and the Fire Inspection Program for the City of Edmonton
• Other Ranks and Positions (1979 - 2006)
• Fire Captain (Hazardous Material Captain designation)
• Lieutenant
• Hazardous Materials Team Member
• Fire Fighter

Native Studies - University of Alberta (2026 - 2026)

Business Certification - University of Alberta (2016 - 2016)

CUES Governance Leadership Institute, CCD designation - The Credit Union Executives Society (2016 - 2016)

Credit Union Director Achievement Program - Canadian Credit Union Association (2016 - 2016)

Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) - University of Toronto (2015 - 2015)

Director Education Program - Rothman School of Management (2013 - 2014)

Police Sciences - MacEwan University (2013 - 2013)

Fire Governance and Integration - “The Way Forward” (2011 - 2011)

Public Executive Program - Queens University (2009 - 2009)

Executive Program - Harvard Kennedy School of Business (2008 - 2008)

Executive Program - British Columbia Justice Institute (2008 - 2012)

Jackson Leadership Development and Assessment Center (2003 - 2003)

Leader Effectiveness Program for Directors - City of Edmonton

Educational Series - International Program for Fire & Rescue Executives

National Counter Terrorism Seminars