https://northwestcopper.ca/Ms. Filipchuk is a recognized leader in social, environmental, and governance (ESG) management and performance and sustainability. She has over thirty years of experience in community engagement, public consultation, Indigenous relations and negotiations, environmental assessment and management, water use planning, and alternative energy. Vesta has a strong track record in developing relationships and implementing innovative programs using collaborative planning and decision methods to achieve sustainable benefits for First Nations, communities, industry, and government.
Ms. Filipchuk worked with Teck's Exploration team for several years and was the director of social, environmental, and regulatory affairs for the Galore Creek Copper Project. During her time at Teck, she mentored many junior and senior geologists in the art and science of ESG and was instrumental in changing management perspective on the value and importance of early and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada. She has significant experience in leading teams and managing community and Indigenous relations in North America. She has also worked with government on energy, water use, and environmental matters and provided policy advice to BC Hydro, the Senate of Canada, and the Business Council of BC.
She has an MA and BSc in Geography focused on Natural Resources Management and Political Science from the University of Victoria, and an Environmental Science Diploma from Lethbridge College. She currently sits on the Board of AME BC.
