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Our Team

A core belief of St. John Ambulance is community service. In British Columbia, more than 2,000 front-line Volunteers serve communities by providing first aid services at public events, prepare and respond to emergencies, visit almost 200 health and seniors facilities with Therapy Dogs, and support the empowerment and leadership skills of our youth.

BC & Yukon Provincial Office at St. John Ambulance Canada is made up of dedicated individuals who support the Priory of Canada, provincial / territorial Councils, and their respective branches across Canada. Senior Staff and Board Officers are the primary liaison to the Order Secretariat and the Grand Council whose office is located in London, England.

Larry Odegard, CEO

St. John Ambulance, British Columbia and Yukon Council

Larry has an extensive background in health care management, advocacy and research. He has been a university sessional lecturer, CEO of an Alberta health region, Vice President at University of Alberta Hospital, and CEO of health associations in both Alberta and British Columbia. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Saskatchewan, is a mediocre downhill skier, a worse golfer, and enjoys long walks by the ocean with his wife Darleen.

As CEO of St. John Ambulance, British Columbia and Yukon Council, Larry brings a passion for health promotion, continuous learning and personal responsibility for health.

Ø Over 30 years experience in health system leadership roles

Ø 7 years with Extendicare Ltd. Directing eight facilities in Saskatchewan

Ø 5 years as Senior VP Operations with Saskatoon City Hospital, a 350+ bed community hospital

Ø 4 years as VP Operations at University of Alberta’s Hospitals, 1335 bed academic medical centre in Edmonton – including a secondment to the Ministry as Director of Acute Care Funding Plan

Ø 4 years experience in Alberta regions as a VP at Capital Health and later the CEO of East Central Region

Ø 8 years experience in health policy and advocacy with health associations in Alberta during the early ‘90s and BC recently

Appointments: 15 years experience as a Board member on national and provincial organizations (CCHSE, ABC, SASCH, SAHSE, CAC, SHA and Community Health): Former accreditation surveyor with CCHSA and Sessional Lecturer at U of S.