2023 Star Women in Convenience winner: Rina Bauslaugh

Category manager

Petro-Canada | Suncor

What work-related accomplishment are you most proud of during the last 12-18 months?

I led the team that organized our first annual Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. It was important to me to deliver an event that had a meaningful opportunity to connect while bringing awareness to such an important cause. It was an amazing day that far exceeded our expectations. I was blown away by the enthusiasm, participation, and generosity of our vendor community.  

What was the biggest challenge of your career?

The continuous goal for work-life balance. The needs of both have peaks and valleys, but understanding this is something to be achieved over time and not in every specific hour or day is important. I’ve learned to prioritize, accept offers of help, and make time for myself.

What trends or innovations are you keeping an eye on right now. Is there anything you think will shape the business in the next five years? 

At the forefront of consumer demand is the need to save time with the definition of “convenience” rapidly evolving. How to cater to these demands and stay ahead of these changing dynamics is critical.