Executive Director

Leadership in Career Development and Association Management

Skye Berry is the Executive Director of Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), the leading national association for career development practitioners. With over 15 years of dedicated involvement in CPC, Skye brings deep institutional knowledge, strategic leadership, and a proven commitment to fostering a vibrant, supportive community.

Having served as CPC’s Certification Manager, Acting Executive Director, and a long-standing volunteer, she has guided certification programs, led assessor teams, and upheld high standards that ensure credibility and excellence across Canada’s career development profession. Skye has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate complex challenges, implement solutions, and support members through periods of change.

Deep Leadership Roots in CPC and the Career Development Community

A CPC member since 2008, Skye has long been immersed in the association’s culture, from facilitating tele-networking sessions to leading today’s national events. Her experience spans professional development leadership and volunteer coordination. She has served on panels, delivered workshops, and contributed to key initiatives that shape CPC’s future. This history gives her unique insight into the needs, aspirations, and challenges of CPC members across Canada.

Championing CPC’s Mission: Community, Transparency, and Purposeful Kindness

Skye’s leadership is rooted in CPC’s core values of Purposeful Kindness, ethical practice, and professional growth. She is focused on strengthening the culture that makes CPC unique; one where members feel connected, supported, and empowered. Skye has worked closely with the board, volunteers, and team leads to address organizational challenges, reinforce transparent communication, and ensure that CPC’s programs and services continue to deliver value to every member.

Her approach reflects a balance of strategic oversight and personal engagement. Members consistently describe her as approachable, collaborative, and genuinely invested in their professional growth. Skye believes that strong communities are built through consistent encouragement, recognition of achievements, and opportunities for meaningful engagement.

Certification Expertise and Standards Leadership

CPC’s certification programs are a cornerstone of its credibility and impact. Skye has led a team of 10 assessors, overseeing five key certifications (CRS, CCS, CES, CIS, and CWS), ensuring integrity, rigor, and alignment with industry standards. Her experience includes:

• Maintaining and elevating certification standards and curriculum for Canadian career practitioners.

• Mentoring and developing assessors to deliver high-quality evaluations.

• Implementing processes that enhance member trust and confidence in CPC credentials.

Through her work with certification, Skye has strengthened CPC’s national reputation and reinforced its commitment to excellence in career development.

Professional Recognition and Awards

Skye Berry is a highly respected leader in the career development profession, recognized for her excellence, innovation, and dedication. Her contributions to Career Professionals of Canada and the broader career development community have earned her numerous prestigious honours, including:

• CPC Executive Director's Award of Excellence for volunteerism

• CPC Awards of Excellence

• TORI (Toast of the Résumé Industry) Award judge

• Career Innovator Award – Honourable Mention

Her expertise and thought leadership have also been acknowledged through coveted invitations to serve as a judge for career innovation and résumé writing competitions. These honours reflect her commitment to advancing professional standards, mentoring others, and shaping the future of career development in Canada.

Executive Director's Vision for CPC’s Future

As Executive Director, Skye is dedicated to strengthening CPC’s culture of transparency, collaboration, and support while honouring the association’s legacy as Canada’s premier career development community. Her vision includes:

• Reconnecting Members Through Meaningful Engagement: Fostering a sense of belonging where members feel supported, celebrated, and inspired to contribute to the community.

• Championing Open Communication: Ensuring clear, transparent, and timely communication across all levels of the association, from CPC members, to the board, and volunteers.

• Advancing Professional Growth and Certification: Supporting practitioners in achieving and maintaining high standards through CPC’s rigorous certification programs, professional development opportunities, and ethical practice initiatives.

• Preserving and Promoting CPC’s Legacy: Building on nearly two decades of Purposeful Kindness, expertise, and ethical leadership to ensure CPC remains a trusted national hub for career development professionals.

• Innovating for the Future: Guiding CPC to adapt to evolving labour markets, technology, and member needs while keeping the community culture alive and thriving.

Skye’s leadership style reflects her values; she leads with integrity, empathy, and purposeful kindness, inspiring trust and confidence among members, volunteers, and the board. Through her vision, CPC is positioned not only to maintain its strong foundation but to grow, innovate, and continue uplifting career professionals across Canada.

If you are a Canadian career practitioner, schedule a complimentary networking meeting with Skye Berry.