Tracey Armatage
North Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a forward-thinking approach, driving organizational effectiveness at BC Hydro. Spearheaded innovative leadership development initiatives, trades and technical training programs and talent acquisition strategies, enhancing workforce capabilities. Cultivated strong relationships across departments, fostering collaboration and supporting diversity, resulting in increased representation of underrepresented groups. Proven expertise in long-term strategic planning and organizational change management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Learning and Development
BC Hydro
2017 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, driving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Developed and executed long-term business strategies to enhance operational performance
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and support for organizational goals.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by mentoring staff and encouraging collaborative problem-solving across departments.
- Introduced innovative training programs that enhanced skillset among employees and management and improved overall performance levels within the organization.
- Championed diversity initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture, resulting in increased representation of underrepresented groups.
Director, HR - Transmission and Distribution
BC Hydro
2006 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Led talent acquisition strategies to attract top candidates across various departments.
- Analyzed workforce data to inform strategic decisions regarding hiring, promotions, and succession planning.
- Spearheaded innovative leadership development programs that enhanced skillset and supported growth and advancement of high potential employees.
HR Positions
BC Hydro
05.1992 - 2006
Held various Human Resources related positions with increasingly more responsibility over this period including: Recruiter, Senior Recruiter, Recruitment Manager, Labour Relations Advisor, HR Business Partner, Corporate HR Lead
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, British ColumbiaHuman Resources Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
BurnabySkills
- Forward-thinking approach
- Smart risk taker
- Talent acquisition
- Long-term strategic planning
- Clear and concise communication
- Relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Workforce development initiatives
- Organizational change management
Accomplishments
- Achieved increased performance and competence through the development of new safety and training programs
- Achieved increased the quality of safety, trades and technical skills at BC Hydro by transforming the training department including building a hands on industry leading Trades Training Centre.
Timeline
HR Positions
BC Hydro
05.1992 - 2006
Director, Learning and Development
BC Hydro
2017 - Current
Director, HR - Transmission and Distribution
BC Hydro
2006 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Human Resources Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology