Bruce Millar

With a distinguished career spanning more than three decades across finance, governance, and education, Bruce brings a wealth of senior leadership experience to this dual role. As CFO and Human Resources Manager, he will oversee NSWOCC®’s financial operations, risk management, and human resources programs, ensuring strong fiscal stewardship, compliance, and organizational sustainability for the registered charity.

Bruce has held several senior positions in both the public and private sectors, including Director of Finance, Administration and Risk Management (Deputy CFO) for PPP Canada and Director of Enterprise Risk Management at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). He also served as a Manager of Corporate Finance at Export Development Canada and began his career as a Naval Intelligence Officer with the Department of National Defence.

He holds an MBA from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), an Executive Management Certificate from Harvard Business School, and a Professional Certificate in Strategic Decision Analysis and Risk Management from Stanford University. Bruce is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA-CMA), a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), and a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB).

“Bruce’s extensive experience in corporate governance, strategic risk management, and charitable finance make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Cathy Harley, Chief Executive Officer of NSWOCC®. “His proven record of accountability and innovation will help NSWOCC® continue to deliver excellence in financial integrity and human resources management.”

In addition to his financial leadership, Bruce served as the Chair of the Board for Winchester District Memorial Hospital and has held governance roles with the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa and the Royal Military College Foundation. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and Nipissing University, where he teaches finance and accounting.

Bruce’s combined expertise in financial management, governance, and human resources will support NSWOCC®’s continued growth and organizational excellence. His leadership will be instrumental in enhancing financial sustainability, ensuring compliance with charitable regulations, and strengthening contractor engagement across our national programs and initiatives.