Experience

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Member Services

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  As a national role, this position is a member of the executive team, reporting directly to the President. Responsible for developing strategy and creating, promoting and leading the execution of Member Services & Labour Relations programs across the country. This role is responsible to foster highly collaborative, dynamic and productive relationships with the following stakeholders:- Proactive engagement with our labour partners by creating collaborative progressive labour relations, joint education and partnering on industry best practices- Engagement with our contractor members by developing a strong understanding of our members' business objectives, providing advisory services, programs, resources and communications to our members- Engagement with Industry through participation in working groups, committees and industry events Show less

• Vice President, Member Engagement & Labour Relations, National

  • Nov 2013 - Present



North America Construction LTD

• Canada
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Head of Human Resources (& Labour Relations)

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2012

  NAC is one of the largest general contractors in Canada; specializing in large heavy construction projects, mainly municipal & industrial projects across the country. NAC has an hourly workforce of approximately 900 employees across Canada and a salaried group of approximately 200. Reporting directly to the President, my responsibilities included: • Being a strategic member of the Executive team, continually evaluating the needs of the organization, the company culture and the business objectives to ensure HR &LR objectives were established to support the organization’s goals. • Providing recommendations and leadership of corporate Human Resource & Labour Relations strategies and programs across the Country. • Negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements and alternative dispute resolution processes. • Participating in developing & leading the implementation of the company's Aboriginal Inclusion strategy by working with Aboriginal groups across Canada to develop partnerships & establish relationships. This also involved working with government bodies to apply for funding for training programs. • Recommending and establishing company policies. • Being responsible to lead HR department staff to ensure effective management of the following functions within the organization: Labour Relations, Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Organizational Development, Communication, Coaching, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Mentorships, Salary & Benefits, Team Building, Employee Relations, Apprenticeship Program, Aboriginal Inclusion. Show less



Mattamy Homes

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Strategic Improvement

  • Sep 2002 - Feb 2004



Mattamy Homes

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Care Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2002

• Marketing Coordinator

  • 1998 - 2001