Business Development Manager & Senior Immigration Consultant

• Apr 2020 - Present

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

• 2006 - Present

Provided immigration consulting services pertaining to temporary visa & permanent resident applications. Represented and advised organizations and their employees on immigration matters, working closely with human resources departments and general counsel offices. Obtaining work permits for foreign workers pursuant to LMIAs and LMIA-exempt categories Recruitment of international students and study permit process Helping multi-national organizations move their existing talent into Canada Advising organizations requiring assistance in managing and streamining their immigration programs Helping employees overcome admissability issues that may affect their immigration status or ability to enter Canada Facilitating short-term entry to Canada for business visitors, contractors, vendors and customers under work permit-exempt categories Coordinating visa applications for business visitors Providing permanent residence and citizenship solutions for long-term and permanent employees

Human Resources Advisor - Kearl Oil Sands, IOL

• 2017 - 2018

Provides consultative guidance and “hands on” service excellence in supporting all HR related areas such as policy interpretation and best practices, process & procedure development and training, as well as coaching on performance management and other employee relations issues in line with company’s Vision of being an Employer of Choice at IOL/ExxonMobil site. Provides consultative guidance and “hands on” service excellence in supporting all HR related areas such as policy interpretation and best practices, process & procedure development and training, as well as coaching on performance management and other employee relations issues in line with company’s Vision of being an Employer of Choice at IOL/ExxonMobil site.

Labour Relations & Recruitment Manager

• 2012 - 2016

Optimized business efficiency by successfully planning, developing, & implementing human resources and labour relations strategies in a prompt & diplomatic manner. Fostered a vibrant & productive learning environment by facilitating various training initiatives. Negotiated collective agreements, mediated labour disputes, and provided advice on labour relations. Developed domestic and international recruitment and onboarding program strategies which resulted in all projects to be completed ahead of schedule (and on budget) for Jacobs. Recruited skilled trades union workers, permit workers, and staff in Canada, including foreign workers from USA and overseas. Prepared Labour Market Impact Assessment and Work Permit Applications. Provided Labour Relation and Recruitment support to leadership teams in various clients sites including Suncor, Shell, Syncrude and Dow Chemical.

International Recruitment Specialist

• 2012 - 2012

Provided domestic and international recruitment for the Catalyst and Turnaround divisions. Improved productivity on the job by providing support with mobilization of international workers & emergency crew, including equipment from USA, Ireland and Trinidad to Canada. Provided domestic and international recruitment for the Catalyst and Turnaround divisions. Improved productivity on the job by providing support with mobilization of international workers & emergency crew, including equipment from USA, Ireland and Trinidad to Canada.

International Sales Manager

• 2010 - 2012

Cultivated solid business relationships in order to effectively promote the company brand to key buyers. Established distribution network of mining equipment and repair services. Attended mining events and business presentations across Canada, USA and Latin America. Cultivated solid business relationships in order to effectively promote the company brand to key buyers. Established distribution network of mining equipment and repair services. Attended mining events and business presentations across Canada, USA and Latin America.

International Recruitment Consultant

• 2009 - 2010

Provided foreign worker recruiting and onboarding services to Canadian companies in the energy industry. Facilitated projects that were aimed at tracking and locating qualified job applicants. Provided foreign worker recruiting and onboarding services to Canadian companies in the energy industry. Facilitated projects that were aimed at tracking and locating qualified job applicants.

Foreign Worker Recruiter

• 2005 - 2007

Conducted recruitment of foreign workers for hospitality companies including Boston Pizza restaurants in AB and BC and other industries. Provided assistance in immigration matters. Conducted recruitment of foreign workers for hospitality companies including Boston Pizza restaurants in AB and BC and other industries. Provided assistance in immigration matters.