We Are IH: Executive assistant’s skills benefit IH and community

In her previous role as a recruitment assistant, Karen collaborated closely with HR professionals and executive leaders to address employee relations and recruitment needs, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.

“I helped implement systems for tracking candidates and contributed to the development of standard procedures to support onboarding processes. This work reinforced my dedication to assisting leadership with a seamless flow and supporting new hires with a positive onboarding experience,” says Karen.

Karen has had many proud moments over the last five years, including:

• Contributing to the IH Simulation Program, the first in B.C. to be accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Providing administrative Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) support during critical incidents such as wildfires, floods and the pandemic
• Supporting the development of a new non-contract interview template for the recruitment department, which will launch soon
• Recently accepting an executive assistant (EA) secondment to support Sylvia Weir, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Vice President, Corporate Services

Karen is very excited about her EA secondment because it aligns perfectly with her career aspirations.

“The new role is an ideal fit for me. I’ll be able to contribute to the organization’s objectives, vision and values. It’s also an opportunity to further develop my organizational and strategic skills.”

In her role as a project and administrative assistant, Karen worked closely with the Board of Directors, committees, executive leaders and EAs. Those past experiences align perfectly with this secondment and allow Karen to truly showcase her skills. Add Karen’s passion for fostering relationships and making meaningful connections, her new role is a perfect fit.

Health-care careers run in Karen’s family. Her daughter, son and daughter-in-law all work at IH, while her other son is a dental hygienist in downtown Vancouver.

Beyond her career, Karen always aims to live life to the fullest. Depending on the season, she enjoys participating in a variety of outdoor activities. She hikes, paddleboards, kayaks and snowmobiles, taking full advantage of all the outdoor fun that the Okanagan Valley and Boundary areas have to offer.

“It’s all about spending quality time with my husband, family, fur baby Lexy and friends.”

Venturing off with family and friends to sunny destinations, Karen cherishes all the moments they spend together.

Karen has had the rare privilege of witnessing two SpaceX rocket launches from the sky, six years apart, while flying back from a sunny getaway.

“Each time, it was an unforgettable experience that added an unexpected highlight to my travels. I truly consider myself lucky to have seen something so unique. It's not something most people get to witness in their lifetime.”

A few years ago, Karen and her husband purchased “a little slice of paradise” in Christian Valley, which is in Boundary country along the Kettle Valley river.

“We own 55 acres in the stunning area, which our family and friends thoroughly enjoy along with us. We have two amazing granddaughters that we cannot get enough of!”

You’ll often find the Moison family either enjoying the backcountry of the Boundary area or exploring sunny destinations in the winter season. “We’re thinking Costa Rica will be next!”

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