Kelly Dueck
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Training facilitator and consultant passionate about creating inclusive and equitable workplaces. Skilled in designing and delivering engaging, interactive and culturally responsive learning experiences in safe, judgment-free environments. Extensive experience supporting newcomers and the organizations that hire them, in their settlement, integration, and cross-cultural learning, ensuring successful and equitable inclusion into the workforce, community and long-term retention. Experienced collaborator with colleagues, employers, partners and stakeholders, bringing expertise across DEI, cultural competency and global mobility. Brings valuable experience working with local and global NGO's and for-profit organizations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DEI and Cross-Cultural Awareness Trainer
Consultant
Canada
05.2021 - Current
- Develop and deliver DEI and cross-cultural awareness trainings (e.g., EDI 101, Unconscious Bias, Cultural Dimensions in the Workplace and Inclusive Integration).
- Facilitate interactive workshops that build awareness, shift perspectives, and promote psychological safety for participants.
- Review policies through a DEI lens, providing actionable recommendations to foster equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Created an Inclusive Hiring Guide to support organizations in writing inclusive job descriptions, selecting and onboarding diverse candidates, and effectively integrating (international) hires to ensure long-term job satisfaction and retention.
Relocation and Integration Manager
Talent Beyond Boundaries
Canada
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Support employers and international hires throughout recruitment, relocation, and workforce integration.
- Designed and facilitated culturally sensitive training for both employers and new international hires, ensuring it was engaging, informative, culturally sensitive, and met business needs.
- Collaborate with the Canadian and global team to set goals and roadmaps for international hiring, relocation, and retention, remaining flexible to change.
- Built strong relationships with global teams, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes and sustainable workforce solutions.
Expatriate Support Advisor
Outpost
Gabon, Africa And Kuwait
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Designed and delivered cross-cultural orientation and integration workshops and provided coaching and support for expatriates and their families.
- Provided practical and emotional support to ensure successful settlement and integration into the host country.
- Facilitated sessions focused on intercultural integration, workplace adaptation and provided social opportunities to facilitate networking and settling of new arrivals.
Diversity Chair and Diversity Trainer
Hull Child & Family Services
Calgary, Canada
04.2004 - 08.2007
- Led and implemented diversity projects within the agency, including developing and facilitating the agency's first Diversity Awareness training to up to 45 participants.
- Demonstrated passion, drive, and commitment in advocating for the recognition of diversity as a core value within the agency, earning two diversity awareness awards.
- Conducted research and collected data from various sources, presenting insights on the evolving workforce needs to senior management, to inform decision-making across all levels of the organization.
Senior Community Resource Specialist
Hull Child & Family Services
Calgary, Canada
04.2002 - 08.2007
- Supported newcomers to Canada with settlement services, integration, and access to essential services.
- Demonstrated patience and creativity in communicating settlement services available to clients, and advocated on their behalf when necessary.
- Designed and delivered community programs and facilitated training initiatives as needed.
- Led employee full-cycle recruitment, including candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
Education
Masters of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies – Business, Social Work and Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Calgary, AB04-2011
Diversity & Inclusion in HR, Certificate -
UNIVERSITY OF CORNELL
Bachelor of Human Ecology - Family Studies -
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Design and Facilitation of Engaging Training and Learning Opportunities (in-person and virtual)
- Cross-Cultural Awareness and DEI learning programs
- Cultural Competency & Inclusive Workplace Support
- Promoting Equity and Belonging in the Workplace
- Stakeholder & Employer Engagement
- Relocation and Integration Expertise
- Collaboration, Teamwork and Partnership Building
Certification
- Indigenous Canada - University of Alberta
- Foundation of DEI - Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
- Creating a Workplace of Inclusion and Belonging - Inclusive Concepts
Timeline
Relocation and Integration Manager
Talent Beyond Boundaries
05.2023 - 02.2025
DEI and Cross-Cultural Awareness Trainer
Consultant
05.2021 - Current
Expatriate Support Advisor
Outpost
01.2015 - 06.2019
Diversity Chair and Diversity Trainer
Hull Child & Family Services
04.2004 - 08.2007
Senior Community Resource Specialist
Hull Child & Family Services
04.2002 - 08.2007
Masters of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies – Business, Social Work and Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Diversity & Inclusion in HR, Certificate -
UNIVERSITY OF CORNELL
Bachelor of Human Ecology - Family Studies -
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
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