Christian Horizons
Jennifer Shamsoun, CPA, currently serves as the Director of Finance and Administration at the John Howard Society Waterloo Wellington since March 2024. Prior to this role, Jennifer held positions at Karis Disability Services, where responsibilities included Accounting Manager and District Controller from October 2020 to March 2024. Jennifer's experience also includes working as an Accountant at Waste Management from February 2019 to October 2020 and as an Inventory Accountant at Activa Group from December 2017 to February 2019. Earlier in the career, Jennifer worked as a Financial Analyst at Statistics Canada from February 2017 to November 2017. Jennifer's educational background includes a CPA designation from CPA Canada, completion of the PEP Program in Accounting, a Certificate of Accounting from the University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Christian Horizons
Christian Horizons is committed to nurturing communities of belonging, both in Canada and around the world, where everyone can use their gifts. From supporting people who experience disabilities in Canada, to giving children in Ethiopia the chance to overcome a life of poverty, Christian Horizons is there. Christian Horizons is a non-profit, faith-based charitable organization. Our purpose is to contribute to the quality of life of people who experience disabilities by addressing their emotional, intellectual, social, physical and spiritual needs. With over 3,500 employees, Christian Horizons serves people with developmental disabilities in more than 300 locations in Ontario and Saskatchewan. We seek employees with the skills, experience and character to deliver effective supports to people who experience disabilities. Vision: People who experience disabilities belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. Mission: As an expression of Christian faith, we work together with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs. Values: We will honour God and value people in all we do and with all our resources.