Jolie Wist MBA, CPHR
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Credentials
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CPHR member
CPHR BC & YukonDec, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BC SPCA
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief People Officer
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Aug 2022 - Present
As part of the Executive Leadership Team, my position is all about creating/advancing opportunities for people to effectively work on our mission to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in the province of BC.I lead both the Human Resources and Volunteer Resources teams as well as have the organization's strategic planning process and training/development functions within my portfolio. I also chair our Equity, Diversity & Reconciliation Advisory Committee and our Mental Health Task Force. We have close to 600 employees, 3500 volunteers, and 40+ locations across the province. As one of the largest charities in BC, we are dynamic and constantly adapting to meet the needs of people and animals in our care. Show less
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General Manager Human Resources
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2022
As a member of the Executive Team, I lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive long-term strategy for staff and volunteer resources that aligns with the BC SPCA's strategic plan. With a team of 10 HR professionals reporting to me, my department has overall accountability for the people-related procedures and programs for both a staff of approximately 550 as well as a volunteer team of approximately 5000 across the province of British Columbia. My portfolio includes the full scope of Human Resources practice:- Recruitment- Performance Management- Health, Safety and Wellness- Training and Development- Compensation and Benefits- Employee/Labour Relations- Employee/Volunteer Engagement and RetentionI am also responsible for handling legal matters such as collective bargaining/grievance-handling/arbitration, Human Rights, Employment Standards, WorkSafe BC, etc.Finally, I model appropriate pet-guardianship in caring for my own furry best friend and am a strong advocate for the human-animal bond. Show less
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Town of Qualicum Beach
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Human Resources
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
I am responsible for setting up the first formal human resources function for the Town of Qualicum Beach. This includes: - Participation in the creation of a strategic people plan for the organization - Development of human resources policies and procedures - Establishing an overall employee training and development framework including implementation of an in-house training and development program - Creating a strategic performance management program, including recognition - Developing an internal employee communication program - Setting up an HRIS system - Participating in the establishment of employment-related benchmarks and associated metrics In addition, I manage the day-to-day human resources operations including labour/employee relations, recruitment, organizational development, discipline/discharge, employee health and safety, and coaching to leaders/managers in best people practices. Finally, as a member of the core management team I am also a participant in organization-wide strategic and operational decision-making as required. Show less
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Keyano College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager of Human Resources
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
I lead the recruitment and advising staff within the Human Resources department, ensuring that Keyano is attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent so we can deliver our educational mission and achieve our goal of becoming an employer of choice. This includes guiding all functions throughout the employment life-cycle from pre-employment through to exit. I pride myself on my ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and my focus is on coaching managers and leaders in how to make and implement sound people-related decisions. I am also responsible for developing and devlivering training and development opportunities for all staff to ensure those who work for Keyano continue to learn, grow, and advance their careers during their time with us. This includes both formal and informal learning and coaching at all levels throughout the organization. Finally, and most importantly, I contribute to the overall HR strategy of the College ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and progress on both operations and projects that ensure we are successful in achieving those goals. This includes development of policies, procedures, and people programs that reflect our organizational culture. I lead many projects to help the department make the transformation from a transactional HR department to a strategic one. Show less
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University of Victoria
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Consultant
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Mar 2005 - Mar 2013
I provided a full range of human resources consulting services and acted as a strategic business partner to my assigned portfolio of academic, administrative, and research-based clients within the University. This included: - providing advice on a wide range of labour relations issues, including interpretation and application of five different collective agreements as well as terms and conditions of employment for excluded staff - coaching leaders on how to implement best people practices to motivate, engage, and inspire their employees - provide guidance on effective performance development and management - engage in conflict resolution - provide analysis on organizational structure, advice on succession planning, and guidance on change management - implementation, administration, and consistent application of HR policies/programs/procedures; developing new policies/programs/procedures as necessary I also designed and delivered training & development opportunities for all staff as well as created and led a Mentorship Program for the campus. Show less
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Northern Health - BC
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Advisor
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2001 - 2003
I provided human resources advice to managers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community care arrangements in Prince Rupert and on the Queen Charlotte Islands. What I found especially challenging and equally rewarding was problem-solving around some of the unique challenges involved in working in health care in remote communities.
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Human Resources Assistant
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2000 - 2001
I processed and maintained the employee database and benefits plans as well as coordinated local recruitment processes, prepared and maintained bargaining unit job descriptions, and provided administrative and payroll assistance as required.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Curtin University
Masters of Business Administration -
1996 - 2000
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources Major
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