Reporting to the CEO, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director, People and Culture plans, leads, directs, develops and coordinates the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources, HSE and Payroll/Benefits departments, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of Mid Island Co-op’s mission and talent strategy. This position is also responsible for managing the payroll and health and safety functions.KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting and retention.• Administers and oversees human resource programs including: compensation, benefits and leaves; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; rewards and recognition; training and development; payroll; and health and safety.• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including reviewing reports and metrics from the HRIS and makes recommendations for change.• Monitors and ensures Mid Island Co-op’s compliance with federal and provincial employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department (Human Resources, Payroll and Health and Safety professionals); oversees the daily workflow; conducts performance evaluations; and disciplines and terminates employees.• Works closely with senior leadership team on senior level recruitment, performance management, talent development and succession planning.• Oversees the employee engagement strategy for the betterment of all staff at Mid Island Co-op.• Leads and/or participates in corporate projects as required.• Provides oversight and leadership to the Health and Safety function of the organization.

ExperienceChief Human Resources Officer/Chief Operating Officer - Member of the Sr. Executive Team February 2021 – December 2023Two Small Men with Big Hearts group of companies – Western/Central CanadaLocations: Based out of Kelowna BC – Overseeing HR/Operations/Finance/Payroll/Benefit/Administration functions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario(13 unique Cities). In the CHRO/COO role reporting directly to the CEO. Operating with 5 direct reports (Finance, HR Lead, Service Lead, Operations Lead and EA) and 30 indirect reports (23 Operations employees, 3 Finance, Payroll and Benefits employees, 2 HR/Safety employees.2 Service employees), overseeing all HR, Operations, Finance, Service, Payroll and Benefits functions for 13 Two Small Men Territories (60 full time employees, 250 part time employees spread across Canada). Highlights in first 34 months of Employment• Oversaw record growth in Operations and Human Resources• Oversaw the creation and implementation fully scalable Operations, Human Resources, Service and Training and Safety programs• Increased operational capacity and led company operationally through the 30 most successful/revenue months in company history• Restructured entire recruitment practices and rebuilt to align with Recruitment, Training and Retention Employee Value Proposition• Restructured Operations team structure to support and enhance operations requirements and revenue/profitability growth• Conducted internal audit and provided solutions to ensure compliance and best practice in all HR, Safety, Training and Operations Areas• Created SOP’s where required to support compliance and operational growth• Secured HR and Payroll software to match growth requirements• Revamped Compensation review process to align with business requirements

In the SVP Human Resources role reporting directly to the CEO of Katz Group, President of OEG Business and Vice Chair of Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. A member of OEG Executive, supporting culture and leading Human Resources strategy and execution for OEG :Operating with 5 direct reports and 14 indirect reports (7 HR employees, 8 Payroll and Benefits employees, 4 Administration employees), overseeing all HR, Payroll and Benefits and Administration functions for OEG. Responsible for the overall vision and execution of HR initiatives and activities including: recruiting, retaining and developing top talent, total compensation and reward programs, comprehensive connected performance management systems, leadership development programs, payroll, benefits and other activities essential to Oilers Entertainment Group.

• Responsible for the hiring and termination processes for all full-time and temporary positions within Hockey Canada • Manage all aspects of Human Resource Planning • Administer the Hockey Canada employee health and wellness plan • Manage Hockey Canada’s group RRSP enrolments/terminations• Responsible for payroll input and inquiries. • Ensured that compliance of all regulatory requirements is followed through.• Administer Hockey Canada’s Employee and Family Assistance Program• Manage employee discipline procedures• Manage the annual staff appraisal process and contribute to the annual salary review process• Facilitate the staff Professional Development process• Responsible for hiring, training and orientation of employees• Advise on employment legislation/ legal issues• Liaison for all staff concerns• Formulate and compose recommendations for staffing and training budgets • Coordinate the review and maintenance of Hockey Canada’s Policy Manual• Maintain and update job descriptions• Serve as Harassment Officer for the Calgary office

• Formulated and composed recommendations for staffing and training budgets.• Worked in conjunction with Human Resources to set up job fairs to recruit, hire and train new employees• Ensured the employees are informed of policies and procedures within Food Services• Responsible for the coordination of all training programs on an on-going basis• Ensured employee records are completed and maintained. • Was a liaison with teachers and work experience coordinators with the Calgary School Boards. • Responsible for payroll input and inquiries. • Ensured that compliance of all regulatory requirements is followed through.