People, Culture, and HR Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

People, Culture, and HR Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

People and Culture Specialist

• Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

Promote corporate values and support leadership growth and success for industry leaders in Salmon Farming.Actively contributed to the strategic mandate by providing leadership and direction to the Saltwater Leadership team through implementation and monitoring of leadership and career development programs including facilitation. Supported managers with employee lifecycle functions from recruitment to offboarding including coaching, advice, and direction on progressive discipline issues in order to provide a positive, consistent, fair and professional experience. • Steer corporate culture through leadership coaching and facilitation, implementation of LMS and accompanying course development, and through modelling of accountability.• Champion growth via implementation of Worktango Employee Surveys, and development of Leadership Competency Program and Saltwater Advancement Program.• Drive Mental Health awareness and strive for a psychologically safe workplace as chair of the Health & Wellness Committee, collaborating with committee members to support both the People & Culture and OHS departments safety initiatives as well as creating a Management of Mental Health and Wellness Policy, SOP and program initiatives.

HR Consultant

• Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

Human Resource Consultant taking on various Generalist duties as needed including policy writing and handbook creation. Human Resource Consultant taking on various Generalist duties as needed including policy writing and handbook creation.

HR Manager

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2019

In a remote role, manage HR operations: oversee HR documentation, compile hiring forecasts, develop succession plans, implement technologies, and streamline processes. Direct all aspects of hiring and recruiting from screening to on-boarding, mentoring team members in corporate values, and fostering compliance with CHNs policies and standards. Manage company benefits including Group RRSP Plans and professional development opportunities. Coordinate executive team meetings. Coach colleagues in behaviour management, Occupational Health and Safety standards and other provincial statutes.Promote health, wellness, and employee satisfaction as Wellness Committee Chair.Enhance professional development opportunities by integrating Moodle into the Learning Centre.Initiated a successful partnership with Rise People software to develop solutions that reduced data entry errors and improved employee retention.Engineered a dramatic $20K reduction in software costs.Successfully recruited and on-boarded 100+ employees.Rolled out software to track employee engagement, manage 360º reviews, and identify objectives.

Human Resources Lead

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2019

HR Generalist

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2016

Coordinate all aspects of the hiring process, including modifying and drafting job postings; screening applicants to ensure previous work history and experience matches the skills and requirements of the job; Interviewing potential candidates and conducting due diligence prior to extending offers; and drafting offer letters to ensure accurate start date, compensation rates and job duties. Perform exit interviews to gain insight into possible system/staff improvements and manage administrative aspects of employee relations and bring any issues regarding employee relations to the Executive Committee while respecting confidentiality.Manage the CHN benefits & group RRSP plans including setting up new employees; managing changes to employee membership relating to leaves of absence, retirement, termination, marriage, divorce, changes to dependants, and so on; respond to staff requests for information; communicate renewals and changes to premiums; and recommend improvements and review of the plan periodically.I also explore, recommend and seek approval for improvements to workplace communication, such as in-person communication, email, social media, phones and texting, webinars, presentations, and internal newsletters as well as recommend and seek approval for changes and improvements to the annual performance review and planning process and other performance management tools. I recently introduced OfficeVibe and Small Improvements to enhance our employee experience.Acted as Regional Team Leader for the West which included all employees residing in BC, providing confidential peer support, coaching and mentorship.

Executive Assistant

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

Reporting to the Managing Director, I would provide executive/administrative support to the Managing Director and Executives and was responsible for managing the corporate office. I planned and coordinated all administrative activities in the Managing Director's office and team meetings. I would record and prepare minutes, documentation and a variety of materials, presentations, and correspondence. I acted as a central resource for the executive team, liaising with the Executive team and responding to queries from all levels of CHN staff, clients, agents, stakeholders, and the public. I arranged corporate travel and meetings by developing itineraries, booking transportation, arranging lodging and meeting accommodations while maintaining budgetary responsibilities related to those duties. I compiled administrative reports for the Managing Director and ensured necessary systems were in place for efficient document storage and retrieval.

HR Consultant

• Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

Accelerated growth companywide by delivering strategic ad-hoc expertise, guidance, and support while developing and updating policies and procedures as required. Minimized impact on operations during migration to a new payroll and time management system to ADP by providing direction and advice. Improved organization’s capability to increase and monitor performance management through training and coaching on subject. Generated $15K in annual cost savings and instituted comprehensive employee benefits through negotiation of new benefits plans.

Project Manager & Executive Assistant To The President

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

Acting as the Executive Assistant to the President, wore many hats including that of the Client Services Manager, Financial Records Manager and Project Manager. Supported the President, the clients needing their orders filled promptly and correctly, and existing team members who needed her expertise and support.As an EA to the President, provided support with managing email, schedules, calendars and appointment requests; provided general organizational/media related help; and editing and compiling documents.To serve clients, processed new orders; answered incoming queries; watched like a hawk for quality control; liaised with team and vendors on clients behalf - getting what they needed when they needed it; watched over data/records management; conducted web research and reports as needed; and scheduled and coordinated project launches and tasks.Was trusted to complete the tasks needing priority in the moment and was able to move seamlessly between them.

Customer Service Supervisor

• May 2011 - Jan 2012

Responsible for contributing to the overall branch/team success by overseeing the delivery of customer service and all associated administrative processes. Assisted the Manager of Customer Service in being responsible for sustaining overall branch operational effectiveness and efficiency by setting and meeting objectives related to customer service, performing compliance reviews and ensuring adherence to bank security procedures and expense management. Facilitated the development of team’s functional skills and behavioural competencies through coaching and skill building sessions. Oversaw a team of 12 tellers.

Personal Banking Officer

• Dec 2007 - Jan 2012

As a Personal Banking Officer at Scotiabank I was responsible for my book of clients who needed any Banking aid from opening a savings account to investing in Mutual Funds to helping them obtain their first Mortgage. As a new client to Scotiabank, I would find the right banking solution for your needs, whether that be setting up a simple day to day chequeing account to a full banking portfolio addressing all your credit and investing needs. I have experience in first time Mortgage loans, consolidation loans and refinance Mortgage loans.