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Alyssa Laird

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in contract and benefits administration, labour relations, project management, and administrative support. Skilled at interpreting and applying collective agreements, legislation, and organizational policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Adept at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, proposals, and comprehensive reports with precision and clarity. Thrives in fast-paced work environments with multiple priorities and strict deadlines. Proficient in human resource management practices, including employee relations and performance management, with a deep understanding of employee and student information systems. Committed to delivering exceptional results and supporting organizational goals through strategic contract management and exceptional communication skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic/Labour Relations Coordinator

Carleton University
05.2019 - Current
  • Implements consistent interpretation and administration of collective agreements
  • Drafts proposals for collective bargaining and edits collective agreements
  • Works with tri-agencies to set up postdoc contracts
  • Collaborates with Human Resources on employee grievances
  • Manages the hiring of teaching assistants and postdoctoral fellows
  • Develops and delivers orientation sessions and training for new staff
  • Liaises with senior management and faculty on employee issues.

Paralegal

Global Affairs Canada
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Created and updated client files
  • Drafted briefing material and conducted legal research for senior management
  • Analyzed documents to ensure solicitor-client privilege
  • Organized national conferences
  • Conducted ATIP reviews and provided recommendations to senior counsel.

Office Manager

Chartwell Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence
09.2016 - 04.2018
  • Hired and managed a reception team in a unionized environment
  • Created invoices and maintained resident accounts
  • Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Completed payroll on a bi-weekly schedule.

Supervisor

Craft Beer Market
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Trained new staff and created shift schedules
  • Maintained food and beverage inventories.

Manager

Wild Wing Restaurant
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • Hired, supervised, and trained new staff
  • Completed payroll and bookkeeping tasks.

Education

Paralegal Graduate Certificate -

Algonquin College
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Honours Legal Studies -

University of Waterloo
04.2015

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Case Management
  • Client Communication
  • Office Administration
  • Document Preparation
  • Administrative Support
  • Research and data collection
  • Legal writing

Certification

  • 2024, Instruction Beginner Boxing Coach, Boxing Ontario
  • 2022, Certified Human Resources Professional, Ongoing
  • 2021, Paralegal Licensing Examination, Law Society of Ontario
  • 2020, Student Support Certificate, Carleton University

Volunteer Experience

  • 2024, Mommy Connections Ottawa, Facilitated parent information and support groups
  • 2023, Republic Live, Volunteered at Boots & Hearts Music Festival for people with accessibility disabilities
  • 2015, Mennonite Central Committee, Member of a tornado wreckage clean-up crew in Birmingham, Alabama
  • 2011, Outtatown program, Volunteered at multiple crèches (daycare centres) in Swaziland, South Africa

Timeline

Academic/Labour Relations Coordinator

Carleton University
05.2019 - Current

Paralegal

Global Affairs Canada
05.2018 - 04.2019

Office Manager

Chartwell Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence
09.2016 - 04.2018

Supervisor

Craft Beer Market
03.2016 - 03.2017

Manager

Wild Wing Restaurant
04.2013 - 08.2015

Paralegal Graduate Certificate -

Algonquin College

Bachelor of Arts in Honours Legal Studies -

University of Waterloo
Alyssa Laird