News Release

Doug Briscoe Joins Commissionaires Canada as Executive Director

Former military officer looking forward to an exciting future with Canada’s premier security provider

Toronto, ON (November 20, 2006) – Commissionaires Canada is pleased to announce that Doug Briscoe has joined the organization in the role of Executive Director. This is a new position that signals a fresh outlook and a renewed commitment to a shared national vision for Commissionaires Canada. A former senior officer with the Canadian Forces, Mr. Briscoe is looking forward to leading Commissionaires Canada’s national business strategy and working with its 17 member organizations to shape and fulfill a common national vision.

“It is an honour to be involved with a commendable organization that serves such a noble cause. Having been a member of Canada’s military community for so many years, I’ve been in an environment where an organization’s people count, where integrity, a strong work ethic and discipline are highly valued. That’s why I think it’s so important to honour our servicemen and women and ensure they are taken care of after their military careers have ended,” said Doug Briscoe. “As executive director, I look forward to developing best practices that will help Commissionaires refine national and regional roles, grow the organization, and achieve common goals”

In his Ottawa-based role, Mr. Briscoe will be responsible for leading the Commissionaires national business strategy and supporting its 17 member divisions. Reporting to the Business Management Committee (BMC), Mr. Briscoe will also build strong relationships with key decision-makers within the Federal Government and national Commercial Clients, to create more opportunities for Commissionaires.

“We’re excited about Doug joining our team and bringing his vast knowledge and experience to the role of executive director. What we’re most looking forward to is cultivating a fresh, collaborative approach to achieving national goals that also advance the interests of all member divisions,” said Allen Batchelar, Chair of the National Business Management Committee and CEO of Commissionaires British Columbia.

Mr. Briscoe counts his work as a volunteer as among the most rewarding of his career. His deep respect for members of Canada’s military is the driving force behind his association with The Last Post Fund, which helps to ensure a fitting burial for all Canadian servicemen and women. Mr. Briscoe is also the National Director of the Royal Canadian Artillery Heritage Campaign, and in the past has volunteered his time with the United Way, Montreal Poppy Fund and the CFB Petawawa School Board.

Prior to joining Commissionaires Canada, Mr. Briscoe worked as an independent consultant on various national security contracts for the Department of National Defence, and the Federal Emergency Preparedness organizations. In his career as a senior officer in the Canadian Forces, Mr. Briscoe’s experience includes roles as Chief of Staff for the Multinational Division in Bosnia, Military Attaché in Washington D.C., Base Commander for CFB Montreal, Deputy Chief of Staff for Canadian Army Personnel, and commander of a unit which focused on arctic sovereignty operations.

Commissionaires has long been recognized as Canada’s premier security provider, protecting people and property for public and private sector clients from coast to coast. Commissionaires’ services and security solutions include: security guarding, enforcement, identification services and security training. The integrity, strong work ethic, proven skills and discipline of Commissionaires give clients confidence and security everywhere, everyday.

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For more information, please contact:

Donna D’Arcy
Commissionaires (Great Lakes)
Office: 416 364 4496 E 444
Email: ddarcy@commissionaires-greatlakes.ca

Terry Fallis
Thornley Fallis Communications
Office: 416 515 7517 E 222
Email: fallis@thornleyfallis.com

 

 

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