DEBBIE MOHABIR
Summary
Human Resources professional with 17 years of experience in labour relations, conflict resolution, and performance management. Expertise in building relationships, advising leadership, and supporting employees in unionized environments. Proficient in guiding organizational change, developing policies, and coaching leaders to enhance workplace culture. Currently completing Human Resources Management Certificate and pursuing CPHR designation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary Treasurer
CUPE Local 15
01.2020 - Current
- Serve as a trusted advisor on HR and labour relations matters, including grievances, accommodations, investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution.
- Partner with 18 employers and stakeholders to resolve complex workplace issues while maintaining compliance with collective agreements and legislation.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to stewards, and executive members to strengthen leadership capability and team performance.
- Lead strategic people initiatives including steward recruitment, leadership mentoring, and engagement programs.
- Oversee HR operations for a staff of 11 (6 administrative and 5 representatives), including hiring, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with internal committees on workplace health & safety, disability management, succession planning, and labour management.
Member Facilitator
CUPE National
01.2018 - Current
- Deliver training on HR and workplace topics including conflict resolution, grievance handling, health & safety, accommodations, equity, and leadership.
- Coach and mentor union members and leaders on effective people practices to improve organizational culture and performance.
Ombudsperson
CUPE National
01.2015 - Current
- Conduct impartial workplace investigations and mediate conflicts, maintaining confidentiality and fairness.
- Provide recommendations and sustainable solutions to resolve workplace issues, fostering respectful environments.
Chief Shop Steward – K-12 Sector
CUPE Local 15
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Represented employees in investigations, grievances, accommodations, harassment complaints, and return-to-work planning.
- Partnered with management to resolve disputes and negotiated improvements to collective agreements, including job evaluation, layoff/severance, and disability support language.
- Mentored and supported a team of 20 stewards, strengthening their conflict resolution and advocacy skills.
Temporary Staff Representative
CUPE Local 15
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported multiple bargaining units in HR functions: grievance settlement, collective agreement interpretation, and workplace investigations.
- Collaborated with managers to address performance, discipline, and workplace safety issues.
- Advised on workforce planning, attendance management, and return-to-work programs.
Education
Labour Relations Certificate -
Toronto Metropolitan University
03-2024
Labour Studies Certificate -
Labour College of Canada
02-2019
Trust Management Standards -
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Human Resource Management Certificate -
Simon Fraser University
Skills
- Labour relations and employee engagement
- Conflict resolution and grievance handling
- Workplace investigations and coaching
- Leadership development and performance planning
- Policy development and HR compliance
- Disability and accommodation management
- Workforce planning and change management
- PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office Suite
Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Duty to Accommodate
- Workplace Investigations
- Leadership
- Bargaining
- Health & Safety
- Employment/Labour Law (CUPE, VDLC, CLC)
Education And Professional Development
- Simon Fraser University, Human Resource Management Certificate, In Progress, 01/01/24, Present
- Lancaster House / Toronto Metropolitan University, Labour Relations Certificate, Completed, 01/01/24
- Labour College of Canada, Labour Studies Certificate, Completed, 01/01/19
- International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Trust Management Standards, Ongoing, 01/01/22, Present
Timeline
Secretary Treasurer
CUPE Local 15
01.2020 - Current
Member Facilitator
CUPE National
01.2018 - Current
Temporary Staff Representative
CUPE Local 15
01.2017 - 12.2019
Chief Shop Steward – K-12 Sector
CUPE Local 15
01.2016 - 12.2020
Ombudsperson
CUPE National
01.2015 - Current
Labour Relations Certificate -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Labour Studies Certificate -
Labour College of Canada
Trust Management Standards -
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Human Resource Management Certificate -
Simon Fraser University
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