Well-qualified HR leader skilled in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Ontario Northland
11.2023 - Current
Work with managers within our divisions to administer effective HR procedures and oversee the full employee lifecycle including coaching, employee development, and performance improvement plans, policy and Collective Agreement interpretation, absence management and any employee relations issues
Partner with leadership to identify their needs, and assist them by building effective practices, policies and programs to best support both the business and employees
Proactively identifies employee trends or issues and advises managers on appropriate actions and solutions
Creates positive employee relations by executing on HR strategy and addressing complex performance management and employee issues
Support the company’s diversity initiatives and may maintain records of equal employment opportunities and affirmative action reporting requirements
Manage Disability claims and requests for Accommodation in support of Early and Safe Return to Work
Participate in the onboarding of Supervisor and Management employees to create a positive new hire experience
Use appropriate communication channels to ensure wide-spread understanding of HR policies, programs, and procedures
Conduct research and analyze data on assigned projects
Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
Professor- Human Resources
Canadore College
09.2022 - Current
Teaching students through a combination of in class and remote technology. Have most recently taught HRP114 (Employee Labour Relations), HRP 115 (Recruitment and Retention) and BUS209 (Business Simulation).
Management and creation of Desire2Learn, discussion forums, tests/quizzes, assignments, chat rooms, etc.
Develop, design and maintain course content, and learning materials to assist students through the various teaching.
Edit, grade and manage student assignments and course objectives.
Provide guidance and education to students on the academics of the classes I am teaching, being a resource for students for educational purposes.
Responding to student academic and course administration inquiries when appropriate
Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
Labour Relations Specialist
North Bay Regional Health Centre
06.2018 - 02.2024
Provide strategic and consultative support and management to an assigned group of managers, Human Resources staff and clients.
Responsible to provide sound technical knowledge to Team Members that includes consultation on; investigation, collective agreement interpretation, performance management, recruitment, compensation and legislation.
Promote, guide and lead recruitment team to adhere to best practice, collective agreement language, and current recruitment goals. (I.e. current recruitment projects, interpretations, and processes).
Develop recruitment initiatives guide for managers, and employees, based on government programs, and legislation.
Develop recruitment plans for internal vacancies, and implement strategies (recruitment fairs, recruitment events, short and long-term recruitment goals).
Lead contact with respective Unions, ensuring the building of positive and constructive labour relations relationships with Union Executives and members
Liaise with Union representatives and employees to collaboratively navigate grievances, employee issues and organizational changes
Participate in committees dedicated to improving employee relations by communicating employee needs.
Researched disciplinary and grievance issues and recommended optimal courses of action.
Review and implement Case Law and make recommendations.
Build and shape Human Resources strategies to support organization objectives for leaders within the organization.
Develop, review and implement policies within the organization.
Build, Develop and implement monthly Human Resources training opportunity for senior management within the organization including changes in employment laws, collective agreement interpretations and general human resources learning opportunities.
Interpret collective agreements for employers and employees to support collective bargaining and labor relations processes.
Provide strategic and consultative support and management to an assigned group of managers, Human Resources staff and clients.
Responsible to provide sound technical knowledge to Team Members that includes consultation on; investigation, collective agreement interpretation, performance management, recruitment, compensation and legislation.
Promote, guide and lead recruitment team to adhere to best practice, collective agreement language, and current recruitment goals. (I.e. current recruitment projects, interpretations, and processes).
Develop recruitment initiatives guide for managers, and employees, based on government programs, and legislation.
Develop recruitment plans for internal vacancies, and implement strategies (recruitment fairs, recruitment events, short and long-term recruitment goals).
Lead contact with respective Unions, ensuring the building of positive and constructive labour relations relationships with Union Executives and members
Liaise with Union representatives and employees to collaboratively navigate grievances, employee issues and organizational changes
Participate in committees dedicated to improving employee relations by communicating employee needs.
Researched disciplinary and grievance issues and recommended optimal courses of action.
Review and implement Case Law and make recommendations.
Build and shape Human Resources strategies to support organization objectives for leaders within the organization.
Develop, review and implement policies within the organization.
Build, Develop and implement monthly Human Resources training opportunity for senior management within the organization including changes in employment laws, collective agreement interpretations and general human resources learning opportunities.
Interpret collective agreements for employers and employees to support collective bargaining and labor relations processes.
Human Resources Analyst
Health Sciences North
05.2017 - 06.2018
Responsible to create, organize and maintain employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
Developed and prepared job postings, job posting results, interview packages, employee letters/documentation, recruited candidates and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions. (Full cycle recruitment).
Develop and track external advertising bank of information, come up with recruitment plan for hard to fill positions.
Prepare and implement an in-house HRRS ticket system to address recruitment challenges.
Submitted monthly, quartile and weekly reports to track mandatory requirements.
Provided professional support to recruitment systems (union and non-union based) based on legislative required, contractual obligations and act as a frontline contact for the organizations Human Resources Department.
Lead recruitment by posting job openings, screening resumes and reference checks.
Liaised with Human Resources management to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends for recruitment.
Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
Processed all onboarding paperwork for new hires, rehires, retirements and transfers.
Processed employee status changes (layoff, terminations, and transfers).
Assisted in processing employee retirement and pension items.
Human Resources Consultant
Integrity Management Consulting Group
04.2016 - 05.2017
Supported HR operations with knowledgeable technical troubleshooting.
Conducted salary and pay equity reviews for external agencies.
Developed processes and metrics that supported achievement of organizations business goals.
Developed, Implemented and taught staff Human Resources training programs on Human Resources and Occupational Health related issues for groups of staff within organizations.
Evaluate participants within Human Resources training for understanding on content presented and taught through group and individual activities.
Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Regina
Regina
09.2026
No Degree - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Stitt Field Handy Group
Windsor, ON
02.2024
No Degree -
Korn Ferry Job Evaluator
Canada
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Labour Studies
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON
04.2017
Skills
Workforce Planning
International mobility management
Improving compensation plans
Improving Organizational Standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Corrective Action Planning
Confidential Document Control
Employee Relations Oversight
Bargaining Agreements
Recruitment
Human Resource Information System HRIS
Human Resources Operations
Compensation design
Labor negotiations
Dispute Mediation
Conflict Resolution
Policy Improvement Recommendations
Leadership Training and Development
Employee Relations
Performance Optimization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
· Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Forum Certificate - 2016
· Workers Health and Safety Graduate of Handing and Ergonomics-2017
· Workers Health and Safety Centre for Ergonomic Toolbox- 2017
· Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps Training- 2018
· CPI Blue Card, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate-2018
· 519 Leadership Training for Inclusivity and Diversity- 2022
· MS Offices (Excel Level III, Word Level II, PowerPoint Level II, Outlook).
· Field Research Placements, Dubrina Group- Human Resources Consulting, Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC).
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Ontario Northland
11.2023 - Current
Professor- Human Resources
Canadore College
09.2022 - Current
Labour Relations Specialist
North Bay Regional Health Centre
06.2018 - 02.2024
Human Resources Analyst
Health Sciences North
05.2017 - 06.2018
Human Resources Consultant
Integrity Management Consulting Group
04.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Regina
No Degree - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Stitt Field Handy Group
No Degree -
Korn Ferry Job Evaluator
Bachelor of Arts - Labour Studies
Laurentian University
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