Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
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Judith Carvish

HR Director
Edmonton,AB

Summary

Use my HR expertise and experience to provide advice, mentoring and coaching in all areas of Human Resources. I have extensive knowledge of recruitment strategies, employment standards and human rights issues; implementing new HR programs which included performance management, organizational design, succession planning, orientation and HR training; worked with senior management, business leaders and employees to develop strong relationships; and will bring a strong work ethic and positive attitude to your team.

Work History

Assistant Deputy Returning Officer/Supervisor

Federal Government Elections
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Kept accurate records of voter registration data, ensuring all eligible citizens had access to vote on Election Day.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing voter concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in higher satisfaction levels.
  • Helped maintain an orderly voting environment by enforcing rules regarding political signage and campaign activities near the polling station.
  • Maximized efficiency within the team by delegating tasks according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Contributed to a positive voting experience for citizens by maintaining a clean, organized, and professional polling station environment.
  • Maintained a secure voting environment with strict adherence to protocols, ensuring confidentiality of voter information.

Human Resources Manager/Director

Innomar Strategies
02.2005 - 03.2011
  • HR Manager for a pharmaceutical and bio-tech client based company, providing Human Resources advice to all management levels, for both the head office in Burlington and to employees working at our clinical specialty offices across the country from BC to the Maritimes.

Human Resources Director

WorldHeart
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Set up, developed and supervised the Human Resources Team
  • Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.

Manager, Recruitment & Professional Services

Calian Technologies
03.1997 - 12.2000
  • Successfully initiated and supervised a 20 person recruiting team at Calian; implemented a reliable automated resume tracking system; a Microsoft access database and designed the careers portion of the website.
  • Worked very closely with the other senior managers at Calian and was accountable for all HR aspects of her department including planning, budgets, compensation, training, employee relations and the performance appraisal process. Clients included the hi-tech market and the federal government.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Classification Officer

Indian Affairs & Northern Development Canada
01.1989 - 01.1997

Staffing Officer

Indian Affairs & Northern Development Canada
01.1982 - 01.1989

Human Resources Assistant

Indian Affairs & Northern Development Canada
01.1980 - 01.1982

Education

Human Resources Certification - Human Resources Management

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
09.1980 - 06.1982

Skills

  • Voter assistance
  • Vote counting
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Polling station supervision

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Affiliations

Human Resources Professional Association

Timeline

Assistant Deputy Returning Officer/Supervisor

Federal Government Elections
04.2025 - 04.2025

Human Resources Manager/Director

Innomar Strategies
02.2005 - 03.2011

Human Resources Director

WorldHeart
01.2001 - 01.2005

Manager, Recruitment & Professional Services

Calian Technologies
03.1997 - 12.2000

Classification Officer

Indian Affairs & Northern Development Canada
01.1989 - 01.1997

Staffing Officer

Indian Affairs & Northern Development Canada
01.1982 - 01.1989

Human Resources Certification - Human Resources Management

Algonquin College
09.1980 - 06.1982

Human Resources Assistant

Indian Affairs & Northern Development Canada
01.1980 - 01.1982
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