Oliver began his journey supporting Canada’s veterans in 2012, volunteering with the Veterans Transition Program while completing his undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia. This early involvement ignited a passion for charity management and mental health. The following year, he joined the newly-established Veterans Transition Network (VTN) as Operations Director.
Oliver played a key role expanding VTN across Canada, working to make their counselling programs accessible to all veterans regardless of geography, gender, or language. He spearheaded inaugural programs in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, and established clinical and operational teams to meet growing national demand.
Now as CEO, Oliver works to advance the organization's strategic vision, launching new services and supports to improve the health and quality of life for Canada’s veterans. In 2021, he took a leading role in VTN's Afghan Interpreter Evacuation campaign, providing lifesaving support to Afghans who had served with the Canadian Forces, and were fleeing a resurgent Taliban.
Under Oliver’s leadership, VTN has been recognized by Charity Intelligence Canada as a Top 100 charity for the last three consecutive years.
Oliver is a committed advocate for Canada’s veterans. He regularly appears in national media and provides testimony to parliamentary and senate committees, shaping policy decisions and advocating for increased support.
Outside of work, Oliver can be found working on his head movement at Contender's Boxing, climbing rock or ice in B.C.’s mountains, or venturing into the backcountry with his wife, their German Shepherd, and a tent that’s one size too small.