Temitope (Temi) Okupe
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced Human Resources professional specializing in unionized settings within education and public sectors in Canada and the UK. Proficient in labour relations, grievance resolution, and legislative compliance, with a strong focus on the ESA and Ontario Human Rights Code. Demonstrated success in coaching management and implementing disability and attendance programs to achieve equitable outcomes. CHRL designation in progress, with completion anticipated in 2026.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Associate
Durham Catholic District School Board
07.2022 - Current
- Provide HR support in a multi-union environment, advising teachers, principals, education assistants, custodial, and administrative staff on collective agreements, progressive discipline, and performance management.
- Partner with unions and leaders on attendance and disability management (WSIB and non-occupational claims), reducing resolution timelines by 15% while ensuring compliance with legislation and collective agreements.
- Prepare documentation and reports for grievances, mediations, and arbitration preparation, strengthening the Board’s position in labour disputes.
- Support workplace investigations into conduct, attendance, and policy breaches, ensuring fairness and compliance with the OHRC and ESA.
- Produce HR reports and correspondence for unions, ministries, and leadership, improving labour-management transparency and decision-making.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with labor laws, reducing potential risks of fines or lawsuits against the company.
Country Project Coordinator
Inclusive Cycling International
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Directed multi-stakeholder projects exceeding $1M, achieving 100% on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Coordinated across agencies, contractors, and leadership, reducing project risks by 20% through compliance oversight.
- Implemented supplier monitoring, improving vendor compliance by 25% and reducing delays.
- Supervised and coached administrative staff, increasing team efficiency by 30%
Human Resources Administrator
Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Managed HR databases for 150+ employees with 99% accuracy, cutting reporting errors by 40%.
- Supported payroll, recruitment, and onboarding, reducing time-to-hire by 15% and payroll discrepancies by 20%.
- Coordinated employee training and engagement programs, increasing participation by 25% and improving retention rates.
- Prepared HR reports for senior management that supported workforce and succession planning.
Education
Master’s in Human Resource Management -
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, UK06.2014
Bachelor Of Business Administration -
Lagos City Polytechnic
Lagos, Nigeria10.2009
Skills
- Labour & Employee Relations
- Grievances
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Collective Agreement Interpretation Disability & Attendance Management Workplace Investigations
- Progressive Discipline & Terminations Performance Management & Coaching Succession Planning & Workforce Development
- Change Management
- HR Compliance (ESA, OHRC, OHSA, Pay Equity, LRA)
Certification
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD UK)
- Mandela Washington Fellowship, USA
- CHRL Candidate – 90% complete, designation scheduled 2026
Timeline
Human Resources Associate
Durham Catholic District School Board
07.2022 - Current
Country Project Coordinator
Inclusive Cycling International
01.2016 - 04.2020
Human Resources Administrator
Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum
09.2012 - 09.2015
Master’s in Human Resource Management -
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor Of Business Administration -
Lagos City Polytechnic