Blair Richards, Worker Representative

Appointment date

May 2019

Committees

• Chair, Investment Committee
• Member, Development and Succession Committee
• Member, Governance and Policy Committee

About Blair

For 35 years, Blair Richards has been a member of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and an employee of the Halifax Employers Association (HEA). He served as Chairman of their Board of Trustees for 7 years and has been CEO of the Halifax Port ILA/HEA since January 2000.

Specializing in labour and industrial relations, Blair has served on many boards, councils, and special project committees. A lifelong learner, he is also involved in a variety of industry, pension, and benefit associations. He travels frequently to present on investment and related issues at home and abroad.

Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dalhousie University and a Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University. He also has several certifications and designations, including a previous 20-year Fellowship with the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists.

“Workers Compensation is a critical organization for a great many businesses and workers. It is not without significant effort that a balance exists between the costs and benefits of its operations. It is vital to all Nova Scotians that its challenges be successfully met. I hope the things I have done over my career will assist the WCB to deliver on its mission.”