Bradley Chisholm

Principal and Founder @ The Regulator's Practice

About

Bradley is the founder and principal of The Regulator's Practice, a consultancy established in 2022 to support the evolution of organizations that serve and protect people. Prior to founding The Practice, Bradley served as Chief Officer - Strategy and Governance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Bradley joined the team in 2016 to lead two regulatory amalgamations, build a new, inclusive governance framework and establish the foundations of a multi-professional regulator of 67,000 health providers in BC. In 2021 Bradley was named Governance Professional of the Year by the Governance Professionals of Canada for his governance leadership and innovation within BCCNM and the broader regulatory community. Prior to his work in regulation Bradley was a governance consultant with WATSON Advisors, a Vancouver-based governance consultancy. Before that he was the Partner of Roy Group, a leadership development firm. In these roles Bradley worked with clients across North America and across public, private and not for profit sectors. Bradley served as the chief of staff to Alberta’s Attorney General and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Bradley's leadership was critical in the development of Alberta's Safe Communities Initiative, Alberta's Gang Suppression Initiative and Alberta's 10 year plan to end homelessness. Before serving in government Bradley practised law in Calgary, Alberta. Prior to law he worked as a leadership program designer and program leader in New York for the American Management Association and on the Isle of Skye, Scotland for the Columba 1400 Leadership Centre. Bradley received his executive coaching certification from the Hudson Institute of Coaching. He obtained his JD from the University of Calgary, and his BA Economics from McGill University. Bradley is a proud alumnus of the United World College movement, where he obtained his International Baccalaureate in Montezuma New Mexico, and recently completed his 5-year appointment as Board Chair of the UWC National Committee of Canada.

Country

Canada

City

North Saanich

Industry

Public Safety

Skill

Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Corporate Law, Non-profits, Dispute Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Coaching, Public Policy, Government, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Leadership, Organizational Development, Strategy, Management Consulting, Governance, Facilitation

Experience

Principal and Founder

The Regulator's Practice

2022-9 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Chief Officer - Strategy and Governance

BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2020-8 - 2022-7 · 2 yrs

BCCNM is western Canada's largest professional health regulator, regulating over 60,000 Nursing Professionals and Midwives in British Columbia. BCCNM was established in September, 2020 as a result of the amalgamation of BC's nursing and midwifery regulators. The role of Chief Officer - Strategy and Governance leads the college's strategy development, strategic projects, board and committee governance, and government relations.

Chief Officer - Strategy and Governance

BC College of Nursing Professionals

2018-9 - 2020-8 · 2 yrs

Vancouver, Canada Area

BCCNP is western Canada's largest professional health regulator, regulating over 55,000 nursing professionals in British Columbia. BCCNP was established in September, 2018 as a result of the amalgamation of BC's three legacy nursing regulators. The role of Chief Officer - Strategy and Governance leads the college's strategy development, strategic projects, board and committee governance, and government relations.

Acting Director of Strategy

College of Registered Nurses of BC

2016-9 - 2018-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Vancouver, Canada Area

Brought onboard to help BC's three nursing regulators through a groundbreaking amalgamation. CRNBC was an international leader in professional regulation.

Governance Associate

Watson Board Advisors

2013-9 - 2016-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Vancouver, Canada Area

WATSON is a Vancouver-based boutique board governance consultancy. We evaluate organizational leadership, connect you with top talent, and build high performing boards. www.watsoninc.ca

Partner

Roy Group Leadership

2009-11 - 2013-8 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Roy Group is an organizational and leadership development consultancy based in Western Canada.

Chief of Staff to the Attorney General

Government of Alberta

2008-3 - 2009-10 · 1 yr 8 mos

Edmonton, Alberta

Worked alongside Minister and team to establish the Safe Communities Secretariat, and the Alberta Gang Suppression Initiative. Coordinated and managed all legal briefing of Cabinet for strategic public policy initiatives. Managed team of political staff.

Chief of Staff to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Government of Alberta

2007-9 - 2008-2 · 6 mos

Assisted Minister and Department to establish Alberta's 10 year plan to end homelessness. Assisted Minister and Department to design a legal framework for the Edmonton region municipalities to cooperate in the creation of harmonized growth plans. Managed team of political staff.

Barrister and Solicitor

Macleod Dixon LLP

2006-7 - 2007-9 · 1 yr 3 mos

Calgary, Alberta

Worked with Commercial Real Estate Team at Macleod Dixon LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright) offering legal services for some of Alberta's largest development projects.

Program Designer

Columba 1400

2000-1 - 2001-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

Designed and delivered residential leadership and coaching program for a wide range of audiences including youth from tough realities, business leaders, government leaders and head masters.