Chris Bava

Chris Bava has a diverse work experience with various organizations. In 2023, they worked as the National Manager of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. From 2020 to 2023, they held the position of Director of Procurement at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin. Since 2009, Chris has been a Board Member for Home James Caledon, a community program focused on providing a designated driver service to prevent impaired driving incidents. Chris also served as a Board Member for Dufferin Emergency Search and Rescue from 2015 to 2021, supporting search and rescue efforts in Dufferin County. Additionally, they had roles at Lifestyles By Barons Inc as the Director of Sales and Marketing from 2019 to 2020, and at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga as the Senior Logistics Manager from 2017 to 2019, Manager of Kitchen Deconstruction from 2016 to 2017, and Driver Ambassador from 2015 to 2016. Chris also worked as a Security Professional at CANCOM Security from 2015 to 2018.

Chris Bava's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from the University of Guelph. Chris also attended the University of Guelph for a degree in Psychology, although the specific field of study is not mentioned.

In addition to their university education, Chris has obtained several certifications. These include completing the OSHA Supervisors Course from OSHA in August 2016, becoming an Adventure Smart Trainer and Teacher with Adventure Smart in July 2016, and achieving certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer from MLEO Ontario in April 2016. Chris also holds certifications in Smart Serve from Smart Serve Ontario in April 2016, Security Guard Licence from Ontario in July 2015, and Non Restricted and Restricted Weapons Licence from the RCMP in February 2013. To further their first aid skills, Chris obtained a Standard First Aid + CPR Level C and AED certification from St. John's Ambulance in February 2012.