Associate Vice-rector Talent Culture and Diversity

• May 2022 - Present

Senior Human Resources Consultant / Owner

• Oct 2021 - Present

2018-2019 1995-2002 2018-2019 1995-2002

Chief Human Resources Officer

• Mar 2019 - Sep 2021

As a Chief HR Officer, I steered HR operations across the organization by directing a team of 41 members and formulating strategic/operational plans. I managed bi-weekly payroll of $3.7M for more than 2400 staff. I controlled 6 business units while driving HR initiatives and projects by administering $4M financials. I enhanced organizational and employee performance while serving as a workforce strategist, HR service delivery owner, compliance/governance regulator, coach, and advisor. Following are highlights of the key achievements that I attained: ► Developed and implemented plans that drove 5% reduction in annual sick time usage during the pandemic. ► Executed strategy to support clinical activities and reduced PSW overtime costs by 50%. ► Implemented tools and fair labor practices across the hospital in coordination with unions. ► Modeled expected behaviors, understood one another’s issues, and jointly found solutions to foster a collaborative culture. ► Identified, aligned, and built on the hospital's human capital capabilities to achieve overall business results and desired targets. ► Ascertained compliance with the legal framework and set expectations while updating HR policies. Show less

Chief Human Resources Officer

• Jun 2004 - Jun 2018

During this role, I oversaw the planning and execution of HR strategies that drove business development and enhanced organizational effectiveness. I provided oversight of operating and school board salary budget worth $43.47M. I contributed to workforce planning through needs analysis, performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition/development, and succession planning. Selected accomplishments include: ► Delivered consultation to principals in 19 school locations while directing team of 5 specialized business units to oversee people management for 450+ employees. Ensured alignment of HR solutions with business goals/objectives while reducing risks to the school board. ► Successfully implemented talent acquisition initiatives in rapidly changing, high-growth public elementary and secondary school environments. ► Employed Lean methodology and HR best practices to achieve 2 days reduction in time-to-hire and increase employee engagement/productivity. ► Lowered brand reputational risks and union grievances through thoughtful decision-making as well as strategic, financial, HR, and marketing planning. ► Created management strategies and participated in provincial negotiation team, acquiring 6 collective agreements within a 7-year period, including 9 local contracts in 12 years with no impact on business. Show less

Course Advisor

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

Human Resources Officer

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

I started this position on a 3-month contract and eventually created a need for my skill set and competencies. I quickly became a right-hand person to the director of human resources. I was in charge of the pay equity system, the human resource planning and human resources information system (SAP), employee benefits management, employment law compliance and daily human resources management duties. My accomplishments included: • developing the proper forms and procedures to effectively manage daily human resources activities • developing procedures to insure compliance with employment regulations • coordinate migration to a new HRIS • resolving employee complaints regarding payroll Show less