Christiana Stevens
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Human Resources professional with extensive experience in both large, complex government organizations and private sectors across multiple industries. Proven track record in aligning human resource strategies with organizational vision and values to drive workforce planning, culture transformation, and operational excellence. Skilled in fostering collaboration among stakeholders and leading large-scale change initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Human Resources, People and Culture
The City of Calgary
Calgary, AB
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented People and Culture strategies that aligned with Council priorities, ensuring a cohesive approach across the organization.
- Developed a division of high-touch high performance wellness based teams.
- Led organization-wide transformation project, which included creating a blueprint for the redesign of all departmental structures, managing multiple critical work streams, and provided strategic guidance to the Executive Leadership Team to meet evolving organizational, community, and Council needs.
- Created a five-year cultural growth plan supporting and anchoring the redesign. The plan started with the enhancement of leadership culture at executive and senior leader levels, in alignment with the City's purpose.
- Drove equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, resulting in increased training offerings by 63% and improved engagement in related events by 35%.
- Spearheaded innovative onboarding and recognition programs, fostering a culture of inclusion and appreciation, even in a remote work environment.
Corporate Director, Human Resources, People, Organization and Culture Development
Interior Health
Kelowna, B.C.
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Provided strategic oversight for learning and development, organizational development, and talent management, aligning them with strategic leadership and operational needs.
- Captured $9M in savings through the development of an organization-wide learning strategy, enhancing workforce effectiveness.
- Implemented strategic workforce planning initiatives, addressing the changing care models and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Championed mental health initiatives, reducing stigma in the workplace, and promoting a psychologically safe environment.
- Developed a Succession Management Program that strategically identified and nurtured future leaders within the organization.
- Developed succession management and talent acquisition programs to increase Aboriginal representation in healthcare from 3.93% to 10% by 2025.
- Influenced the strategic use of Lean Management throughout the organization.
- Provided strategic Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Strategic Culture Development, Annual Leadership Retreats, Annual Leadership Summits, Executive Conflict Management, Union Conflict Management, and Negotiation.
Director of Productivity and Performance
HP Advanced Solutions
Victoria, BC
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Led cultural change initiatives that aligned employee experiences with organizational goals, enhancing engagement and productivity
- Established best practices for organizational effectiveness and performance management, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making
- Provided strategic guidance to senior leadership, facilitating communication and collaboration among project teams
- Provided strategic guidance and mediation services to Senior Executive Leaders for project teams and government clients, assisting vendor partners and Ministry stakeholders to reach the right outcomes.
- Established cross-functional Organization Change Management method at an accelerated pace, achieving ambitious benchmarks of satisfaction.
Education
Master of Arts - Conflict Analysis And Management
Royal Roads
Victoria, BC01-2008
Skills
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Organizational Transformation
- Cultural Change Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Management and Succession Planning
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and belonging Initiatives
- Change Management Strategies
- Policy Administration and Union Relationships
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Negotiation
Certification
- Project Management, University of Victoria
- CPHR Candidate
- Procsi Change Management
- ClearLeadership
- Virginia Mason Lean
- Human Systems Dynamics
- Leadership Circle 360
- Neuroleadership Coach
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Human Resources, People and Culture
The City of Calgary
01.2019 - Current
Corporate Director, Human Resources, People, Organization and Culture Development
Interior Health
01.2013 - 05.2019
Director of Productivity and Performance
HP Advanced Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Conflict Analysis And Management
Royal Roads
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