Lorena Douka
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Human Resource professional with 12+years of experience, I have a passion to deliver transformative, innovative, and exemplary results-oriented Human Resources services. Changemaker i would like to generate HR solutions that make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Advisor
Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum
Gatineau
12.2022 - Current
- Provide strategic HR advice to clients on organizational design, staffing.
- Coach clients in strategies for successful HR outcomes.
- Contribute to innovative solutions on complex and multi-faceted issues.
Human Resources Advisor
Canadian Heritage
Ottawa
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided strategic advice and guidance in classification to managers.
Human Resources Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided strategic advice and guidance in classification to managers.
Human Resources Coordinator
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
02.2019 - 12.2019
Human Resources Advisor
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Ottawa
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided strategic advice to managers on staffing. Executed sourcing strategies to build candidate flow and talent pipeline requirements for critical career markets within CMHC.
- Proactively identified and engaged with potential candidates by doing cold calling.
- Executed and supported on-line sourcing strategies and media plans designed to increase reach and attraction of the CMHC employment brand into specialized talent communities.
- Ensured that recruitment and selection activities were in compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Human Resources Advisor
Champlain Local Health Integration Network
Ottawa
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Lead and executed all stages of the recruitment and selection process and providing guidance Managers regarding the policy and process documentation
- Sourced candidates through a variety of avenues including direct recruitment and / or networking with passive candidates as well as resume mining, database searching, and ensuring an active presence on all appropriate job boards and social media
- Utilized tools such as social media, networking, and advertisement to proactively seek top talent for high-volume vacancies
- Coordinated and participated with managers in behavioural interviewing interviews and acts as a leader on the interview panel.
Human Resources Advisor (Customer Contact Centre)
Bank Of Montreal Financial Group
Montreal
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided full cycle recruitment ( sourcing, networking, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and providing recommendations to hiring managers, coordinating reference and background checks, and negotiating offers)
- Utilized tools such as social media networking and advertisement to proactively seek top talent for open vacancies and maintaining pools of qualified candidates for open vacancies.
Human Resources Advisor
Groom & Associates
Montreal
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Recruited professionals in various fields and corporate levels: Administrative positions, Customer Services Representative, Human Resources, Marketing, Engineering, IT, Accounting.
- Developed recruitment strategies using traditional methods and social media (LinkedIn Recruiter).
Junior Recruiter
Adecco Group
Montreal
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Created job postings, sourced and screened resumes, conducted interviews, reference checks.
Education
Master's Degree in Organizational Development -
Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC)
03-2017
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources -
University of Quebec At Trois-Rivières, (UQTR)
Trois-Rivières, QC06-2011
High School Diploma -
High School St François De Salles
Troyes06-2006
Skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communications skills to provide general HR consultation, advice and coaching to business leaders and employees
- Solid analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence clients and promote new ideas and processes
- Advanced relationship-building skills with the ability to develop critical partnerships with business leaders and employees, and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary context
- Solid business acumen with the ability to develop a deep understanding of business functions, strategies, and objectives
- Solid project and change management skills to manage multi-disciplinary initiatives and facilitate implementation and related change
- Solid planning skills to develop HR plans in alignment with business objectives
- Solid organizational and time management skills to effectively deliver HR expertise and services to diverse clients
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
Clearance
Security Clearance-Reliability
Languages
- French
- English
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Advisor
Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum
12.2022 - Current
Human Resources Advisor
Canadian Heritage
12.2019 - 12.2022
Human Resources Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
11.2019 - 11.2021
Human Resources Coordinator
Natural Resources Canada
02.2019 - 12.2019
Human Resources Advisor
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
04.2018 - 02.2019
Human Resources Advisor
Champlain Local Health Integration Network
07.2017 - 04.2018
Human Resources Advisor (Customer Contact Centre)
Bank Of Montreal Financial Group
07.2017 - 04.2018
Human Resources Advisor
Groom & Associates
03.2013 - 12.2013
Junior Recruiter
Adecco Group
04.2011 - 03.2013
Master's Degree in Organizational Development -
Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC)
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources -
University of Quebec At Trois-Rivières, (UQTR)
High School Diploma -
High School St François De Salles
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