People and Culture

• Mar 2023 - Present

VP of People and Culture

• Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

Senior Director Human Resources

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

In my role as Senior HR Director, I advise the COO and CEO on HR operations, such as compensation, internal promotions, workforce requirements, and performance evaluation results. Further, I head organizational and strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence and improvements nationally, while maintaining compliance with HR policies and legal frameworks. Some of my notable achievements for this role include: • Creating the first-ever employee retention program and agile engagement strategy to encourage maximum workplace wellness and employee recognition, and subsequently increased productivity.• Formulating workplace policies and procedures (P&Ps) and developing Health and Safety guidelines to maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards, as well as prioritizing employee mental health care.• Spearheading the introduction of DEI within HR functions and championing inclusive policies across the organization. Show less

Human Resources Director

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

Manager, Human Resources and Payroll

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2021

Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Services

• 2014 - 2017

As an FDPS Assistant, I researched public policy, court cases, legislative regulations, and policy issues to inform local political initiatives and prepare briefing reports on current high-level issues. In addition, I corresponded with internal/external subject matter experts (SME) to verify research and information and processed communication from independent civilians in English, French, and Russian. A highlight from this role includes enhancing internal processes by transforming departmental practices and collaborating with the IT department to facilitate the process implementation. Show less

Human Resources and Production Support

• 2013 - 2014

Throughout my position as HR & Production Support Manager, I directed end-to-end HR initiatives for more than 600 employees to maintain compliance with internal P&Ps, as well as the Human Rights Act and Labour Standards Act. I also reviewed workforce planning, business strategies, and partnerships to devise updated business objectives based on achievable milestones. Significant achievements from this role include: • Developing a talent management system and implementing ERP HRIS software alongside the IT department. • Boosting employee satisfaction and engagement by creating ease of access to resources, as well as leading coaching initiatives on career development, compensation and benefits, and performance management. Show less

Operations Manager

• 2011 - 2013

In my tenure at IS2 solutions, I steered start-up operations/management for three branches, including all aspects of HR, such as employee development, mentoring HR teams, and conducting disciplinary procedures. Moreover, I built strategic relationships with corporate departments, key stakeholders, and mid/entry-level personnel to effectively process performance management and implement standardized P&Ps. By utilizing a HRIS talent management system, I was able to record/track employee data. Highlights from this role include: • Implementing a best-in-class recruitment strategy after conducting market research and defining organizational goals, focused on attracting leading talent. Show less

VP of People Operations

• 2010 - 2011

In this role, I oversaw all aspects of HR functions, including talent management, succession planning, and employee relations management. I also maintained communication across branches and supported departmental managers to interpret personnel policies and manage administration. Key accomplishments for this role include: • Playing a key role in providing strategic direction throughout board expansion process and advised key stakeholders on effective change management strategies and HR policies. • Negotiating funding and sponsorship with various legal entities for HR and PR initiatives, as well as corporate events. Show less

Executive Business Manager

• 2008 - 2011

Employer Development and Career Assistant

• Sep 2004 - Aug 2009

Executive Manager

• Aug 2008 - Feb 2009