Grace Thostenson is vice-president of the Alberta Federation of Labour
Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board member Grace Thostenson has been appointed as the new chair of the board, effective Oct. 24.
Thostenson has been a member of the WCB board since 2012. As a graduate of the Labour College of Canada, she also holds certificates in human resource management and job evaluation, as well as designations as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources and a compensation management specialist.
“As a current member of the board, Grace’s experience and familiarity with Alberta’s system will ensure the Workers’ Compensation Board continues to operate at a high level for the benefit of all Albertans,” said Minister of Labour Christina Gray.
The Workers’ Compensation board of directors is comprised of the chair and nine members:
•three representative of the interests of the general public
•three representative of the interests of employers
•three representative of the interests of workers.
The new chair was selected through the province’s open, transparent appointment process, and by a balanced committee including employer and worker representatives.
Thostenson is the vice-president of the Alberta Federation of Labour and has been a business manager of the United Utility Workers' Association for the past 17 years.
Reporting to the Minister of Labour, the chair is accountable for the effective governance, efficient management and enhanced performance of the Workers’ Compensation board of directors.
