Rick Atkinson, President of RA Retirement Advisors, is an expert in retirement planning. Known for his practical, interactive and result-oriented workshops. Rick has helped people throughout North America plan for a successful and fulfilling retirement. As a human resources management specialist with over 30 years' experience in industry and government service. Rich honed his understanding of what is required to lead a satisfying life after work. He transferred his learning to writing and speaking about retirement planning and facilitating excellently received workshops and coaching. Internal/external HR consultant in manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, health & social services and 4 years as a labour relationships specialist with the Canadian Manufacturers Association. Consulted to municipal & provincial governments. 10 years as a CESO volunteer advisor mentoring Inuit supervisors and managers in human resources as part of the Government of Nunavut’s Initiative Program. Designed a 2 ½ mentorship program for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Nunavut. Currently a contract professor at Centennial College teaching Human Resource courses at both the undergraduate level and graduate level. MBA York University B. Commerce (Honours) UBC Rick is the author of two best-sellers: Strategies for Retiring Right! and Don’t Just Retire Live It, Love It! He also created the retirement planning workbooks, Strategies for Retiring Right! (The Abridged Workbook) and The First Step. He is now planning a third book and his services are in demand as his reputation as a compassionate, hollistic and wise retirement advisor continutes to grow.
