Dave Sukhdip Singh Hayer
Surrey, BC, Canada
Email: Daveshayer@gmail.com
Tel: 604-833-4000
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I have spent much of my life serving my community in various capacities, including volunteer and service clubs, as well as elected office at the provincial level in the Legislature of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. From May of 2001 until May of 2013, I proudly served the residents of the constituency of Surrey Tynehead as their elected representative in Victoria. During that time, amongst other duties, I served as an Appointment position of the Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Immigration for the Province of BC.
Surrey, BC, Canada
Email: Daveshayer@gmail.com
Tel: 604-833-4000
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I have spent much of my life serving my community in various capacities, including volunteer and service clubs, as well as elected office at the provincial level in the Legislature of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. From May of 2001 until May of 2013, I proudly served the residents of the constituency of Surrey Tynehead as their elected representative in Victoria. During that time, amongst other duties, I served as an Appointment position of the Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Immigration for the Province of BC.
My community service involvement includes Rotary Club of Surrey, Surrey Crime Prevention Society, BC Crime Prevention Association, Cloverdale Royal Canadian Legion, Surrey Board of Trade, the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce, Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Cloverdale Community Association, Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Association. I am also a member of Simon Fraser University’s India Advisory Council since 2006.
in July 2019, I and my wife Isabelle were elected as Presidents of the Rotary Club of Surrey. In October 2018, I was elected Vice President of the Association of Former MLAs of British Columbia Canada, a non-partisan association of former MLAs founded in 1987.
My community and business Leadership involvements include the Rotary Club of Surrey president (2019-2020 & 1999–2000), Surrey Community Crime Prevention Society president (1995–1996), Surrey Chamber of Commerce president (1996–1997), Surrey Board of Trade Governor since 1997, BC Chamber of Commerce District Director (1999–2001) for Langley to Vancouver region, Vancouver Board of Trade Small Business Council member (1995–2000), Indo-Canadian Business Association Vice-President (1993–2000), Ethnic Press Association of BC director & vice-president (1991–99), City of Surrey Economic Development Strategy Advisory Committee member (1995–2000), South Fraser Child Development Centre Christmas Party chair (1988–2001), and Surrey & White Rock Home Support Association director (1994–95).
As well, I helped create the Surrey Police Officer of the Year Awards and initiated the building of the Surrey Board of Trade Building.
OVERVIEW OF EXPERIENCE
I served as the general manager of the Canadian Accounting Aggregates Public Accountants from 1983 to 1988, following which I joined my father's the Indo-Canadian Times Newspaper.
Before election to public office from 2001-2013, i was a Surrey businessperson, Assistant Publisher of the Indo-Canadian Times Punjabi Newspaper, Kwantlen University College Governor, real estate agent, and worked in the restaurant, newspaper, construction, transportation and forestry industries.
In addition, I have worked as a labourer in a steel factory and during my teenage years worked on farms, in greenhouses, in a grocery store and delivered both the Sun and Province newspapers.
Since 2016, I have worked with my wife Isabelle Martinez Hayer as a Residential & Commercial Mortgage Broker for the Dominion Lending Centres. I previously worked with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Leadership and Administration
Throughout my life, in my personal endeavors, business involvement and in elected office, i have strived to perfect my leadership skills and attributes so that I can maximize my contributions to our community, province and country. I am known and well regarded for my commitment and perseverance, and as a leader who can be counted on to make and meet my obligations. I am known as a team player and a “lead from the front” leader who has been successful in small groups and large organizations.
Stakeholder Relations
Both as a community member, and as an elected member of the legislature, I have forged strong alliances in partnerships with all levels of government, including locally, nationally, internationally, and I have successfully brought business and community groups together with government in areas of mutual concern.
Communications/Planning
My success is largely attributable to my ability to communicate, my ideas and vision in a way that is motivational and inspirational, spurring action and activity that results in the most good for the most people in our community.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University (1979–1982). Completed Strategic Leadership Certificate from University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business, Executive Management (2013–2014). I also attended Douglas College from 1977 to 1979 and completed the Tax Course at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). I graduated from Queen Elizabeth Secondary School Surrey in 1977.