Sara Colliss, CPHR, CDR

Director, Labour Relations at Capilano University
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(386) 825-5501
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA
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Cara Christopherson

Since I've known Sara she has taken initiative in the workplace and both facilitated, and been a part of, several employee engagement activities that boosted morale and brought employees together. She brings a positive attitude into each situation she enters and is an overall asset to any team she is a part of.

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Credentials

  • Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR)
    CPHR BC & Yukon
    Nov, 2010
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)
    AIRS powered by ADP
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
    SHRM
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Director, Labour Relations
      • Nov 2021 - Present

    • Human Resources Manager
      • Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Manager - Western Canada
      • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Employee and Labour Relations Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

      Responsible for the development and implementation of the human resources strategic plan for BC and oversee the day-to-day operations of the home health division of CBI Health Group. Key Accountabilities:Managing all HR policies, processes, services and programs consistent with the Company's goals, in compliance with applicable law; and advising senior leadership on appropriate courses of action.Managing labour relations including frequent contact with the union, preventing or responding to grievances, preparing for arbitration and leading collective bargaining.Providing mentorship, training and development to HR direct reports, and advising HR designates at remote locations.Developing and implementing HR programs that create strong employee-employer relationships, build employee engagement and support business growth.Coordinating payroll employees to ensure accurate and timely pay for all BC employees.Overseeing field recruitment and conducting office/management recruitment to ensure clients receive the right care from the right people.

    • Human Resources Advisor, Disability Safety & Wellness
      • Aug 2014 - Jan 2017

      Provides advice, guidance and support to management in the areas of disability management, attendance management, health and wellness, occupational health and safety and benefits administration. Responsible for the administration of the occupational health and safety and attendance management programs, coordination of the disability management program including Ergonomics and employee benefits administration. Chair of the 9-1-Wellness committee and member of the Vision2020 Strategic Planning committee as well as member of the social club.

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Consultant
      • Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

    • Director of Operations
      • Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

      Directed, administered and coordinated the internal operational activities of the practice in accordance with policies, goals and objectives established by the director team. Developed, implemented, monitored and improved operational systems and business procedures which enable the practice to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicator Targets in the areas of quality, effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.

    • Human Resources Manager
      • Nov 2009 - Apr 2013

      The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all of the Human Resources functions of the practice including recruitment and selection, training and development, and occupational health and safety. The Human Resource Manager interfaces with insurance and legal professionals to facilitate the on-going review and update of insurance coverage for staff and facilities and ensures appropriate handling of all high risk human resource matters such as malpractice, employment contracts, terminations and similar matters. The HR Manager provides program management for out sourced rehabilitation staffing contracts.

    • Administration Manager
      • Nov 2007 - Nov 2009

      Under the general supervision of the Managing Director, the Administration Manager was responsible for ensuring efficient office management and performing specific Communications, Office Systems and Telecom/Information Technology and Human Resources functions; supervising office staff and rehabilitation assistants and related administrative duties within Human Resources and Operations Administration functions.

    • Practice Coordinator
      • Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

    • Service Coordinator
      • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Human Resources Advisor
      • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

      As a member of the management team, was responsible for group benefits administration including return-to-work coordination, WorkSafeBC claims management, health & safety and recruitment for the Food & Beverage division.

    • Human Resources Advisor
      • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

Education

  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Art/Art Studies, General
    2010 - 2020
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    Certificate, Human Resources Management
    2007 - 2010
  • Capilano University
    Certificate, Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
    2004 - 2007

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