Burnaby School District - SD41
Brian Ho's work experience starts in 1999 as the Director of Finance for the Vancouver Opera Association and Vancouver Opera Foundation. Brian was responsible for overseeing finance, accounting, and administrative functions. From 2000 to 2006, they worked as a Regional Controller for Software Imaging (Strydent Software). In 2006, they became the Controller for Triant Holdings, where they directed accounting, administrative, and human resources functions. Brian then served as the Interim Controller for the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2008. From 2009 to 2012, they worked as a Controller for Wesgroup Properties (Park Lane Homes), followed by roles as a Controller for Wesgroup Properties (Bluetree Homes) in 2013 and Wesgroup Properties in 2014. At UBC Properties Trust, starting in 2014, Brian was the Controller responsible for providing financial and operational leadership. Brian oversaw daily operations of accounting functions and managed IT functions for the organization through external MSP providers. From 2020 to 2022, they worked as a Controller for Montrose Property Holdings, where they directed accounting and financial reporting for two distinct businesses. Currently, Brian holds the position of Director of Finance at the Burnaby School District - SD41, starting in 2022.
Brian Ho has a B Comm degree in Commerce from The University of British Columbia. Brian is also a CPA, CGA, but no specific information is provided regarding the start and end years or the school name for this certification.
Burnaby School District - SD41
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby’s population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia. Our Vision A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship Our Values • Students Come First • The Power of Diversity • Equity, Access, Inclusion • Collaboration and Partnership • Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery • Excellence, Success, Improvement Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months. Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners. Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.