My purpose (my ‘why’ for those familiar with the insightful Simon Sinek) is to offer value and service, turn problems into advantages, and help people and organizations strategize and achieve success. And have some fun while doing it!
Resume highlights
Employment
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour Relations (2021 – 2023) Public Sector Employer’s Council Secretariat, Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia
- Executive Director, Tribunals, Transformation, and Independent Offices Division (2017 – 2023) Justice Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General, Government of British Columbia
- Innovation Lead, Public Service Agency (2016 – 2017) Government of British Columbia
- Director, Research, Planning & Offender Programs (2008 – 2016) BC Corrections, Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Government of British Columbia
- Director, Co-owner (2001 – 2012) Pacific Psychological Assessment Corporation
- Sessional Instructor, Faculty Associate – Univeristy of Victoria & Simon Fraser University, British Columbia (1998 – 2008)
- Psychological Assistant (1997 – 2004) Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission, British Columbia
Service
- Peer reviewer of academic manuscripts (2007-current)
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminology, Simon Fraser University (2010-current)
- For academic publications see https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carmen_Zabarauckas
- For Board positions held, see https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-zabarauckas/
Education
- Certificate in Labour Law, York University (2023)
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Victoria (2007)
- Master of Arts: Educational Psychology, University of Victoria (2001)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons): Psychology, University of Victoria (1998)
Awards and Honours
- BC Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal Award for Excellence in Public Administration by the Institute of Public Administration (IPAC) (2023)
- Fellow, Association of the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (2016-current)
- Corrections Branch Citation for Meritorious Service (2015)
- Rocksborough-Smith Award for Public Service (2014)
- Significant Contribution Award, Canadian Psychology Association, Criminal Justice Section (2014)
- Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for commitment to public service (2013)
For full details see https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-zabarauckas/
Carmen L. Zabarauckas PhD 