Dhillon created history by becoming the first RCMP member to wear a turban as part of his uniform. (Photo: Baltej Dhillon's Facebook Handle))
Dhillon created history by becoming the first RCMP member to wear a turban as part of his uniform. (Photo: Baltej Dhillon's Facebook Handle))
Baltej Singh Dhillon has been appointed Chair of WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors for a three-year term effective Friday, June 30.
Dhillon is the first South Asian Canadian to hold this role, and has been a member of WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors since 2017.
Dhillon had a distinguished career as a police officer spanning more than three decades.
Notably, Dhillon created history by becoming the first RCMP member to wear a turban as part of his uniform.
In addition, he also received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals for community service.