Eric Peraro

Executive Director, Finance, Research and Knowledge Management
604.601.3104
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Eric Peraro rejoined the Community Social Services Employers Association (CSSEA) in December 2011 as Director of Research and Knowledge Management department. His team’s responsibilities include providing labour market and compensation data, analysis and costing support during collective bargaining, the joint job evaluation program (JJEP), information technology infrastructure and data systems. He previously held the role of Compensation and Benefits Coordinator at CSSEA from 2000 to 2003, in which he led the Employers’ team that developed the Community Social Services Joint Job Evaluation system and provincial wage schedule.

Before rejoining CSSEA, he was the Director of Research and Knowledge Management for six years at Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC). Prior to holding the position of Director, he was a Senior Physician Compensation Consultant at HEABC. Eric has significant experience with public sector bargaining, having been a member of the BC Government Physician Negotiations Team and various other bargaining teams for health care workers in HEABC.

Before moving to Canada, Eric was the Compensation Manager for Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. (CCBPI). Prior to joining Coca Cola, he worked for ten years in the telecommunication industry doing job evaluations, organization studies, business process reengineering and manpower planning. Eric holds a degree in B.S. Industrial Management Engineering.

Pauline Irving      

Finance and Payroll Administrator
604.601.3102
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  has been with CSSEA since it was formed in 1994. During her time at CSSEA Pauline has held numerous roles including Administrative Assistant to the Director of Finance and today, is the Finance and Payroll Administrator. Originally from England, Pauline moved to Vancouver in 1980 and has lived here ever since with her two sons and two dogs.

David Lin      

Research Analyst
604.601.3132
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. joined CSSEA in November 2013 and is a Research Analyst for the Finance, Research and Knowledge Management Department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of British Columbia and is completing a Masters of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University. As part of the degree requirements, David worked as a Research/Policy Analyst for the BC Ministry of Health, where he supported program monitoring of the hospital sector.

Robert McCormick

Economic Research Analyst
604.601.3105    
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. has been with CSSEA since 2016. He previously worked at Integra Research as a Research Manager, where he was responsible for survey design, implementation, and reporting. Before his tenure at Integra, Robert served as a Research Analyst at General Fusion. His co-op experience includes a role as a Policy Analyst with the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. Robert holds a bachelor's degree in political science and quantitative methods, as well as a master's degree in public policy, both from Simon Fraser University.

Karen May

Compensation Analyst & Member Services Lead
604.601.3109
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. joined CSSEA in 2002 and is a Compensation Analyst for the Finance, Research and Knowledge Management Department. Karen has also worked for CSSEA’s Human Resources and Labour Relations and Corporate Services Departments in various advancing roles. Prior to joining CSSEA Karen worked for various health and science organizations coordinating database development and deployment. In her free time Karen motivates others to be healthy and active by teaching dance classes and leading a ballet boot camp.

David Small      

Administrative Assistant
604.601.3130
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  joined CSSEA in 2013 and is the Administrative Assistant for Finance, Research and Knowledge Management. He holds a Hotel and Resort Management degree from Thompson Rivers University and a Liberal Arts Diploma from the University of the Fraser Valley. Prior to joining CSSEA, David worked in the hospitality industry for over 14 years in a variety of locations and capacities. Before returning to Vancouver David enjoyed living in Whistler, Victoria and Banff.