Name: Karen Moison (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Corporate Services
Years of Service: 6
Worksite: Kelowna Community Health Services Centre
Community: Okanagan/Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: syilx/Okanagan (O-kan-a-gan) Nation
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: The world is yours to explore!
Karen Moison was born in Richmond, B.C. and grew up in Ladner. She’s been living in the beautiful Okanagan for 30 years. She divides her time between two communities: West Kelowna in the Okanagan and Christian Valley in Boundary Country, a community she plans to make her primary residence in the future.
Karen is a compassionate, loving person who is deeply family-oriented. She’s always seeking new adventures!
Karen has been with Interior Health (IH) since December 2018. She started as a project and administrative assistant in Strategic Initiatives. Karen transitioned to support the simulation department before accepting a Human Resources (HR) recruitment assistant role.
Learn more about Karen Moison’s journey with IH
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.
I am truly inspired by my role in the health industry, where I have the privilege of supporting our community and fostering meaningful connections. What excites me most about working at IH is the continuous opportunity for growth. Each day brings something new and rewarding.
“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.
I've had the privilege of growing within Interior Health, where I've made incredible friendships and had the opportunity to collaborate with fantastic teams across the organization. I genuinely value these connections, as they not only benefit the organization but also positively impact our communities.
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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