People of PacifiCan: Grace Teo

Meet Grace, the Picasso of numismatics, AKA coin collecting. When she’s not chasing rare coins or creating brushstrokes for her next masterpiece, she is busy as Pacifican’s Corporate Administrative Services Team Leader.

How did you arrive at PacifiCan?

An opportunity came up where I could utilize the skill set that I obtained over the last 15 years as a public servant. I have a heart for leading and building culture, and since PacifiCan was a new agency, I saw it as an opportunity where I was able to utilize my leadership skills while leading a team. My job is fulfilling in that I can serve internal clients and help make internal processes better.

What interested you about PacifiCan?

PacifiCan promotes growth and diversification in BC’s economy and various programs to help BC citizens.

What do you do in a typical day?

My typical day includes managing a team of 5 in Corporate Services and helping coordinate the internal processes of onboarding, as well as creating products for staff.

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

The most rewarding thing for me is working within the team and helping problem solve in a collaborative manner.

Any advice you have for people who may want to join PacifiCan?

Come join passionate and caring individuals who make a difference!

A few “quick facts”

Location: Vancouver BC, Canada

Education: Bachelor of Arts, major in Criminology and minor in Gerontology

Started at PacifiCan: January 2022

Favourite project or experience at PacifiCan: Setting up/planning all-day, in-person meetings.

I’m a big fan of: I like to collect coins and I love to paint.