Vanessa Jones
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Workplace Wellbeing
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
04.2022 - Current
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Boosted client satisfaction through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
Director, Labour Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Jointly implemented the TBS Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration within DFO.
- Worked with DFO senior management to stand-up a review and recommendation panel chaired by the Associate Deputy Minister. This panel was responsible for reviewing employee's accommodation requests under the Policy and making recommendations to management on the acceptance or denial.
- Jointly developed the department's Decision Map for Work Arrangements. This tool is was used by all managers and employees to determine hybrid work arrangements.
- Accountable for the departments' adjudication cases and resolved a multitude of labour relations matters by maintaining harmonious relationships with bargaining agents who represent DFO's 15,000 plus employees.
Manager, Employer Representation in Recourse
Treasury Board Secretariat
09.2010 - 03.2021
- Jointly led the Treasury Board Secretariat COVID-19 response team. Developed and implemented government wide strategic policy positions related to the management of human resources during the crisis.
- Worked closely with internal and external senior officials to coordinate closures of government buildings and ongoing management of federal critical services.
- Prepared concise and well-structured briefing notes for senior management (ADM and DM level) to distill complex and high-risk labour relations issues and provide strategic recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carleton University
Ottawa06-1999
Skills
- Developing, managing and implementing HR initiatives
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget management
- People management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Volunteer Work
President, Gloucester-Cumberland Ringette Association
2022-present
Executive Board Member: Gloucester-Cumberland Ringette Association
2019-present
Timeline
Director, Workplace Wellbeing
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
04.2022 - Current
Director, Labour Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
03.2021 - 04.2022
Manager, Employer Representation in Recourse
Treasury Board Secretariat
09.2010 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carleton University
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