The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) welcomed Joyce Clarke as the Office Manager in early 2022 and she quickly transitioned into the position of Finance and Administration Manager.
Throughout her career, Joyce gathered diverse work experience through industries such as drilling and manufacturing, in the government sector, and for non-profit organizations. Her diverse background was part of what attracted her to FESBC’s work.
“I applied to FESBC because I wanted to make a difference, even if it’s small. I also wanted a position where I could use my skillset and I felt this was a perfect fit. I like working as a team and working in a diverse group and I believe with FESBC, I will get that,” explained Joyce. “I believe in giving back, I like taking care of the environment and I like living in harmony with First Nations and all of this lines up with the work FESBC does, so, it’s great!”
Joyce works with the team to ensure compliance, keeps the finances in order, and helps keep processes running smoothly behind-the-scenes.
Within her first month of working with FESBC, Joyce had an opportunity to learn more about the work that FESBC funds by going to an on-site project and she found this hands-on approach to working very informative.
“I learned so many things and it really confirmed that I am in an organization where I belong. I like working in the background, but it was really nice to see the work we are doing and how it impacts communities in real-time,” said Joyce.
Joyce was born in a small town in Ontario. Her family moved around a lot during her younger years, and she even moved to the Yukon when she was 14 years of age. As an adult, Joyce found home in BC and eventually settled down in Kamloops.
When not at work, Joyce enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games with her grandkids, baking cookies, hanging out with her yorkie/pom Pebbles, going on camping trips in the summer, and attending music festivals with friends.
On occasion, Joyce dabbles in creative writing and likes to write personal poetry for those who have touched her in some way.