Norman Poon, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
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Trina Morison PMP,PMI-ACP, PMI-Authorized Trainer
I met Norman at a Power Breakfast Networking event hosted by Immigrant Services Calgary. I was delighted by his real world, straight forward approach to finding the best IT candidates for his clients. I asked him to speak with my ISC class, IT professionals who are seeking Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills. (ALES program). Norman was an engaging speaker, who gave real life, truthful responses to some hard questions from my participants who are IT professionals trained outside of Canada. I highly recommend Norman and his company BitWide to find your next IT professional.
Felicia Chapman
Norman was instrumental in helping me find and hire four remote based Volunteer Coordinators to complete my amazing team. The Volunteer Coordinator role at Bethany was ever-evolving and complex. Norman crafted a position that clearly identified the hard-to-define critical elements of the position while capturing and articulating the essence of volunteer management. He was with me for every step of the hiring process for each new hire. He always took the time to answer my questions, and provide feedback and suggestions. Norman's greatest talent is his ability to extract critical information from applicants, in a short amount of time, expediting the hiring process. I was continually amazed at how fast we could find and hire the perfect candidate. He made a potentially time-consuming process, easy, and enjoyable. I now have a better understanding of the HR role and functions after watching Norman work with different teams at Bethany. I would gladly work with Norman again!
Norman Leach
Norman and I met doing volunteer work and we became colleagues and then friends. He has many strengths - most notably his ability to stay calm when things are not going well. He helps others see what is really important in a situation and resolve the issue. That said, Norman also knows when to ask for help and guidance. Combined these two traits make him an exceptional leader - and even better friend.
Trina Morison PMP,PMI-ACP, PMI-Authorized Trainer
I met Norman at a Power Breakfast Networking event hosted by Immigrant Services Calgary. I was delighted by his real world, straight forward approach to finding the best IT candidates for his clients. I asked him to speak with my ISC class, IT professionals who are seeking Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills. (ALES program). Norman was an engaging speaker, who gave real life, truthful responses to some hard questions from my participants who are IT professionals trained outside of Canada. I highly recommend Norman and his company BitWide to find your next IT professional.
Felicia Chapman
Norman was instrumental in helping me find and hire four remote based Volunteer Coordinators to complete my amazing team. The Volunteer Coordinator role at Bethany was ever-evolving and complex. Norman crafted a position that clearly identified the hard-to-define critical elements of the position while capturing and articulating the essence of volunteer management. He was with me for every step of the hiring process for each new hire. He always took the time to answer my questions, and provide feedback and suggestions. Norman's greatest talent is his ability to extract critical information from applicants, in a short amount of time, expediting the hiring process. I was continually amazed at how fast we could find and hire the perfect candidate. He made a potentially time-consuming process, easy, and enjoyable. I now have a better understanding of the HR role and functions after watching Norman work with different teams at Bethany. I would gladly work with Norman again!
Norman Leach
Norman and I met doing volunteer work and we became colleagues and then friends. He has many strengths - most notably his ability to stay calm when things are not going well. He helps others see what is really important in a situation and resolve the issue. That said, Norman also knows when to ask for help and guidance. Combined these two traits make him an exceptional leader - and even better friend.
Trina Morison PMP,PMI-ACP, PMI-Authorized Trainer
I met Norman at a Power Breakfast Networking event hosted by Immigrant Services Calgary. I was delighted by his real world, straight forward approach to finding the best IT candidates for his clients. I asked him to speak with my ISC class, IT professionals who are seeking Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills. (ALES program). Norman was an engaging speaker, who gave real life, truthful responses to some hard questions from my participants who are IT professionals trained outside of Canada. I highly recommend Norman and his company BitWide to find your next IT professional.
Felicia Chapman
Norman was instrumental in helping me find and hire four remote based Volunteer Coordinators to complete my amazing team. The Volunteer Coordinator role at Bethany was ever-evolving and complex. Norman crafted a position that clearly identified the hard-to-define critical elements of the position while capturing and articulating the essence of volunteer management. He was with me for every step of the hiring process for each new hire. He always took the time to answer my questions, and provide feedback and suggestions. Norman's greatest talent is his ability to extract critical information from applicants, in a short amount of time, expediting the hiring process. I was continually amazed at how fast we could find and hire the perfect candidate. He made a potentially time-consuming process, easy, and enjoyable. I now have a better understanding of the HR role and functions after watching Norman work with different teams at Bethany. I would gladly work with Norman again!
Norman Leach
Norman and I met doing volunteer work and we became colleagues and then friends. He has many strengths - most notably his ability to stay calm when things are not going well. He helps others see what is really important in a situation and resolve the issue. That said, Norman also knows when to ask for help and guidance. Combined these two traits make him an exceptional leader - and even better friend.
Trina Morison PMP,PMI-ACP, PMI-Authorized Trainer
I met Norman at a Power Breakfast Networking event hosted by Immigrant Services Calgary. I was delighted by his real world, straight forward approach to finding the best IT candidates for his clients. I asked him to speak with my ISC class, IT professionals who are seeking Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills. (ALES program). Norman was an engaging speaker, who gave real life, truthful responses to some hard questions from my participants who are IT professionals trained outside of Canada. I highly recommend Norman and his company BitWide to find your next IT professional.
Felicia Chapman
Norman was instrumental in helping me find and hire four remote based Volunteer Coordinators to complete my amazing team. The Volunteer Coordinator role at Bethany was ever-evolving and complex. Norman crafted a position that clearly identified the hard-to-define critical elements of the position while capturing and articulating the essence of volunteer management. He was with me for every step of the hiring process for each new hire. He always took the time to answer my questions, and provide feedback and suggestions. Norman's greatest talent is his ability to extract critical information from applicants, in a short amount of time, expediting the hiring process. I was continually amazed at how fast we could find and hire the perfect candidate. He made a potentially time-consuming process, easy, and enjoyable. I now have a better understanding of the HR role and functions after watching Norman work with different teams at Bethany. I would gladly work with Norman again!
Norman Leach
Norman and I met doing volunteer work and we became colleagues and then friends. He has many strengths - most notably his ability to stay calm when things are not going well. He helps others see what is really important in a situation and resolve the issue. That said, Norman also knows when to ask for help and guidance. Combined these two traits make him an exceptional leader - and even better friend.
Credentials
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SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
SHRMApr, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
CPHR Alberta -
SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
SHRM
Experience
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BitWide
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Customer Officer
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Sep 2018 - Present
BitWide is an Outsourcing solution for growth stage and growth ready companies. We take on the prospecting (sales and recruitment) tasks that distract leaders from doing what they do best. BitWide affordably partners with companies by supporting long term growth through becoming an internal lead and prospecting arm. BitWide is an Outsourcing solution for growth stage and growth ready companies. We take on the prospecting (sales and recruitment) tasks that distract leaders from doing what they do best. BitWide affordably partners with companies by supporting long term growth through becoming an internal lead and prospecting arm.
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Government of Alberta
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council Member
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Jun 2022 - Present
The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council provides advice to government on efforts to combat racism and promote more accepting and inclusive communities across Alberta The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council provides advice to government on efforts to combat racism and promote more accepting and inclusive communities across Alberta
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Diversecities
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Chair and Board of Directors (Volunteer)
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Jan 2015 - Present
To visible minorities, marginalized groups, both young and old, Diversecities is a community service that provides assistance in four key life areas: Economic Integration, Social Connection, Well-being, and Learning. We uniquely form long term relationships and guide Calgarians to reach their full potential.Diversecities is eager to practice human-centred ways of thinking, using an empathy and experientially driven approach to our programs. To visible minorities, marginalized groups, both young and old, Diversecities is a community service that provides assistance in four key life areas: Economic Integration, Social Connection, Well-being, and Learning. We uniquely form long term relationships and guide Calgarians to reach their full potential.Diversecities is eager to practice human-centred ways of thinking, using an empathy and experientially driven approach to our programs.
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Bow Valley College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor
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Jan 2022 - Present
Sessional instructor - Recruitment and Selection Sessional instructor - Recruitment and Selection
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CPHR Alberta
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Speaker Selection Committee Member
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Sep 2017 - Present
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Carewest Innovative Health Care
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Team Lead Recruitment
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
• Led and coached a team of 3 Recruitment Coordinators• Supported a personal recruitment portfolio that included management, support services, corporate professionals, and food services• Focused on strategic recruitment initiatives • Led and coached a team of 3 Recruitment Coordinators• Supported a personal recruitment portfolio that included management, support services, corporate professionals, and food services• Focused on strategic recruitment initiatives
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Bethany Care Society
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Human Resources Advisor
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2016
• Delivered strategic human resources advice and communications to 9 client groups including senior managers, executives, and approximately 1,450 employees• Coached and led a team of 2 human resources assistants.• Advised managers regarding issues such as collective agreement interpretations, employee relations, policies and procedures, performance management, recruitment and selection advice, and other human resources matters. • Delivered strategic human resources advice and communications to 9 client groups including senior managers, executives, and approximately 1,450 employees• Coached and led a team of 2 human resources assistants.• Advised managers regarding issues such as collective agreement interpretations, employee relations, policies and procedures, performance management, recruitment and selection advice, and other human resources matters.
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Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)
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Canada
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speaker Selection Committee - 2016 HRIA Conference (Volunteer)
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Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
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Committee Member (volunteer) - Member Mingle
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
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Socia Media Team Lead (Volunteer) – Communications & Marketing Committee
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
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Committee Member (volunteer) – Marketing Committee
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
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Team Lead (Volunteer) - Editorial Committee for Network Magazine & E-source electronic newsletters
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Nov 2007 - Nov 2011
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Education
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University of Alberta
Commerce, Human Resources -
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Mount Royal College
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
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