Donovan Taplin

Recruitment Communications Specialist
dtaplin@kbrs.ca
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Donovan’s place-based, narrative approach is enriched and authenticated by their experiences as an award-winning advocate and storyteller.

A Recruitment Communications Specialist at KBRS, Donovan informs and contextualizes executive searches in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guided by the principles of collaboration and empathy, Donovan has been described by colleagues as an old soul with a fresh perspective.

Their professional communications expertise has been refined through positions at large, complex institutions like the University of Toronto, and smaller Pan-Canadian Health Organizations like the Heart and Stroke Foundation. As a senior public affairs operator, Donovan’s policy advocacy has advanced wellbeing and equity at regional, provincial, and national levels.

Their unique record of non-partisan public service includes over 12 years of governance and advisory roles at the Mental Health Commission of Canada, CSA Group, the Prime Minister’s Youth Council, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, and as an elected municipal councilor in rural Newfoundland. As Vice Chair of the technical committee responsible for the world’s first national standard for mental health at post-secondary institutions, Donovan oversaw an inclusive development process in collaboration with post-secondary leaders.

Education and Certifications:

  • Graduate Coursework, Master of Professional Communication, Toronto Metropolitan University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Memorial University

  • Certificate in Film Studies, Memorial University

Passions, Community Involvement and Personal Interests:

  • Member, Newfoundland and Labrador Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Council

Recruitment Sector Specialty:

  • Public

  • Academic

  • Private

  • Not-for-Profit

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