Nadia Di Pardo
Laval,QC
Summary
Bilingual senior leader with experience in the federal sector, specializing in human rights, workplace harassment, and violence prevention. Recognized for leading high-volume, high-risk investigations—including those involving executive (C-suite) personnel—with discretion, fairness, and trauma-informed rigour. Adept in interpreting and applying the Canada Labour Code, Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, and the Canadian Human Rights Act. Proven ability to build and scale department-level strategies, drive cultural change, and deliver impactful training and education programs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Human Rights and Harassment - Canada
Air Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and lead the long-term strategic vision for the organization’s human rights and harassment prevention programs, ensuring alignment with organizational values and legal obligations.
- Lead and mentor a team of investigators, advisors, and mediators, ensuring high standards of ethics, skill, and performance.
- Act as the senior advisor to executive leadership on matters related to human rights, discrimination, harassment, and systemic barriers.
- Ensure all policies related to workplace harassment, violence, discrimination, and human rights are current, compliant with legislation (e.g., Canadian Human Rights Act, Canada Labour Code Part II), and effectively implemented.
- Oversee, manage, and where necessary, lead complex, high-risk investigations involving C-suite employees.
- Vet and select qualified external investigators for matters involving executive leadership to ensure impartiality.
- Prepare and present regular data reports to senior leadership on departmental performance, trends, and high-risk cases.
Manager, Human Rights and Harassment
Air Canada
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Conduct complex investigations in compliance with federal legislation, including the Canada Labour Code Part II, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.
- Draft thorough, neutral, and evidence-based investigation reports, including findings and, where appropriate, recommendations.
- Provide briefings on investigative outcomes to key stakeholders (e.g., Designated Recipient, Managers, Applicable Partners), while upholding privacy and sensitivity standards.
- Receive, assess, and triage notices of occurrences in accordance with the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (WPHVPR).
- Develop and deliver engaging, evidence-informed training sessions on workplace harassment, violence prevention, trauma-informed practice, and respectful workplace behaviour.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Human Rights and Harassment Advisor
Air Canada
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Lead and manage a high volume of harassment and violence investigations (i.e., up to 12 ), ensuring each case is handled impartially, promptly.
- Conduct all stages of an investigation, including intake, planning, interviewing, evidence analysis, and report writing.
- Draft clear, concise, and defensible investigation reports with findings of fact and, when appropriate, non-binding recommendations.
- Effectively prioritize and manage multiple open case files with competing deadlines and levels of urgency.
- Support tracking and reporting of case metrics, trends, and outcomes to inform organizational learning and risk mitigation.
Education
Diploma of Specialized Graduate Studies - Dispute Prevention And Resolution
Université De Sherbrooke
Longueuil, QC05-2027
Certificate - New Ways For Work Leaders Training
High Conflict Institute
(Online Course)05-2024
Certificate - Mediation And Conflict Management
Harvard Law School
(Online Course)11-2023
Certificate - Workplace Investigations
Association of Workplace Investigators (A.W.I.)
Santa Barbara, California04-2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Université Laval
Québec, QC05-2016
Skills
- Conducting investigations
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Strategic decision-making
- Team leadership
- Leadership development
- Coaching and mentoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director, Human Rights and Harassment - Canada
Air Canada
09.2022 - Current
Manager, Human Rights and Harassment
Air Canada
06.2021 - 08.2022
Human Rights and Harassment Advisor
Air Canada
10.2018 - 05.2021
Diploma of Specialized Graduate Studies - Dispute Prevention And Resolution
Université De Sherbrooke
Certificate - New Ways For Work Leaders Training
High Conflict Institute
Certificate - Mediation And Conflict Management
Harvard Law School
Certificate - Workplace Investigations
Association of Workplace Investigators (A.W.I.)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Université Laval
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