Experience

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  HR on the Go Consulting

  • Winnipeg, MB and Moose Jaw, SK

  • Human Resources Consulting

    • Sep 2008 - Present
    • Winnipeg, MB and Moose Jaw, SK

    My core philosophy of Human Resources is that professionals act as a neutral, advocate and supporter for the employees, but he/she is also required to understand financial and operational business demands of the organization, so that he/she can work effectively with Senior Management. It is thro...

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  Simpson Seeds INC

  • Moose Jaw, SK

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
    • Moose Jaw, SK

    • Initially hired as a Consultant in November 2012 to conduct a comprehensive Human Resources Audit. This consisted of a 3 day analysis of existing services and programs, as well as travelling with the Director of Operations to all 4 locations to meet with key line managers and assess employee a...

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  Williams Engineering Canada Inc.

  • Winnipeg, Canada Area

  • Branch Administrator

    • 2010 - 2011
    • Winnipeg, Canada Area

    • Manage all administrative functions for the office, prepare detailed proposal packages/bid submissions, provide support to staff and management and ensure effective delivery of services.

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  Naylor Association Solutions (Naylor, LLC)

  • Winnipeg, Canada Area

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Winnipeg, Canada Area

    • Overseeing a department with one report, responsible for day to day delivery of all Human Resource programs for an employee base of 200 – union and non-union. • Ensured smooth delivery of services through business sale and ownership transition.• Developed superior peer relationships with senior...

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  Archway Marketing Services

  • Selkirk, MB and Winnipeg, MB

  • Senior HR Consultant

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Selkirk, MB and Winnipeg, MB

    • Sole HR representative for the Selkirk location, I was responsible for all day-to-day support and the effective delivery of all programs – supporting 250+ employees in an inbound customer care center. Provided support to line managers on day-to-day employee issues, mentoring techniques, team bu...

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  Arctic Co-operatives Ltd.

  • Winnipeg, Canada Area

  • Human Resources Officer

    • 1999 - 2002
    • Winnipeg, Canada Area

    • Acted as primary point of contact for the Human Resources Department consisting of 3 team members. Provided support and guidance for the central administrative office of 100+ employees in Winnipeg, as well as providing general HR services for the General Managers and staff in 32 remote Arctic C...

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  Angus Reid Group

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Human Resources Coordinator - Canadian Operations

    • 1997 - 1999
    • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    • Coordinated Central Human Resources programs and services for the Canadian Operations Division, including payroll and benefits administration, supporting 5 outbound call centers across Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal) with 800+ employees.• Working with the Vice Presi...

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  Government of Northwest Territories

  • Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada

  • Economic Development Officer - Inuvik Regional Office

    • 1994 - 1996
    • Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada

    Delivered financial assistance programs and client services for the Inuvik Region. Assisted with business planning, sourcing financing and project implementation. Worked directly with the two local aboriginal groups (The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Gwich'in Regional Council) repre...

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  Arctic Wings (Regional Airline)

  • Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada

  • Office Administrator

    • 1992 - 1994
    • Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada

    Arctic Wings and Rotors provided fixed wing charter services for the Inuvik region and the Western Arctic, as well as scheduled air service to Aklavik, Tuktoyaktuk, Paulatuk and Sachs Harbour. Locally owned and operated, and working in an office of 2 employees, was responsible for providing gene...