Dave Byng has been Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, since July 28, 2014. His main focus is ensuring that British Columbia's students are supported in becoming capable young people, ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. In support of this goal, Dave oversees British Columbia's $5.5 billion K-12 education system - a system that consistently delivers some of the best student outcomes in the world.

Dave has held significant senior executive roles with the Province of British Columbia, including positions in the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, British Columbia Railway Company, British Columbia Public Service Agency, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. He has also provided provincial oversight of major crown corporations and agencies such as WorkSafeBC, the Industry Training Authority and Destination BC, as well as a wide variety of agencies, boards and commissions.

In addition, Dave has led five international trade missions to British Columbia’s top trading nations, including three for the Premier of British Columbia.

Dave holds a Master of Arts in Leadership degree from Royal Roads University, a Certificate of Intercultural Studies from University of British Columbia and a Certificate of Advanced Project Management from Stanford University. In addition, the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management recently awarded Dave the ICD.D designation, as a qualified board director.

He is a recipient of the Premier’s Award of Excellence and the Royal Roads University Founder’s Award. Dave also holds fellowships with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa, the Royal Geographical Society in London, and the Explorers Club in New York City.

He currently resides in Victoria, British Columbia with his wife and two sons. Dave is an avid traveller, explorer and has a deep affection for European motorcycles.