Brad Williams is an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer with the Ministry of Post‑Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS), where he leads financial strategy, stewardship, and operational transformation in support of the province’s post‑secondary system. He oversees financial operations grounded in strong ethics, risk‑aware decision making, and alignment with government priorities, and leads multidisciplinary teams spanning finance, facilities management, and Freedom of Information.
Over a 25‑year career in the BC Public Service, Brad has guided complex portfolios across corporate finance, facilities management, information access and privacy, emergency management, and large‑scale organizational change. His leadership record includes advancing facilities service excellence across a ministry of approximately 2,500 employees, modernizing FOI and Open Information programs, and championing continuous improvement initiatives that strengthened service delivery and organizational culture. He is known for building strong relationships, navigating high‑profile issues, and developing process improvements across diverse business units.
Prior to PSFS, Brad served as Executive Director & CFO at the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions and earlier held multiple Executive Director roles within the Ministry of Citizens’ Services—leading Facilities Management & Corporate Planning and Projects, and Information Access Operations. He began his public‑sector career with the British Columbia Buildings Corporation (BCBC), progressing through roles in finance, real estate project management, and account management.
Brad is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA‑CMA) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. He is committed to advancing strong governance, transparent financial management, and practical innovations that improve outcomes for students and the post‑secondary sector.