Karen Pinette

Karen Pinette, P. Eng. has a diverse work experience history. Karen is currently serving as the Director of Corporate Services & Facilities at BCLC since June 2022. Before that, they worked as the Chief Operating Officer at We Are One Composites from December 2021 to March 2022.

Prior to their role at We Are One Composites, Karen held multiple positions at Source Atlantic. Karen served as the Director of Operations & Supply Chain from October 2016 to November 2021. Karen also worked as the Supply Chain Manager from May 2014 to October 2016, and as the Process Improvement Manager and Engineer from September 2006 to April 2014.

Earlier in their career, Karen worked at Weyerhaeuser as a Sawmill Supervisor and Quality Control Supervisor from May 2002 to August 2006.

Overall, Karen Pinette brings a wealth of experience in corporate services, facilities, operations, supply chain, and process improvement to their current role at BCLC.

Karen Pinette, P. Eng. has a diverse education history. From 1997 to 2002, they attended the University of New Brunswick and obtained a degree in Engineering with a focus on Forestry. In 2010, they pursued a Masters degree in Industrial Distribution and Engineering at Texas A&M University, which they completed in 2012. Additionally, Karen attended the Ivey Business School at Western University in 2007 for coaching and leadership programs. Karen also holds certifications as a Professional Engineer from the Engineers and Geoscientists BC, obtained in 2022, and the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists NB, obtained in December 2008. Their schooling prior to university education was completed at Bathurst High.