Scott Bird Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Providing strong, fair and progressive representation to promote and enhance the rights of RCMP Members.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Responsible for the Human Resources plan including transfers and relocation for all regular member staffing in Manitoba• Ensure human resource practices are compliant with policy and relevant federal legislation such as the Canadian Human Rights Act• Nationally recognized for process developed to validate Workplace Accommodation Capacity Inquiries• During times of COVID have established a framework for working remotely with minimal impacts to service delivery while maintaining a highly engaged, functional and cohesive team

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Spent 18 months as Acting Career Development and Resourcing Officer (A/CDRO) and as a result recognized by Commanding Officer and invited to pursue the Officer Candidate program• As A/CDRO led team of 30 including regular member staffing, public service staffing, pro-active recruiting, and training services• As A/CDRO was Delegated Manager for Human Resources (DMHR) with responsibility for final review for members transferring or proceeding through the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) promotion process • Regular communication through oral and written reports to the Commanding Officer, RCMP senior management, and representatives from the Province of Manitoba• Prepared detailed written rationale rooted in policy and legislation in response to grievances/appeals, and final review processes

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Responsible for the Human Resources plan including transfers and relocation for all regular member staffing in Manitoba• Ensure human resource practices are compliant with policy and relevant federal legislation such as the Canadian Human Rights Act• Developed and implemented First Post Program designed to create mobility and help meet the human resource demands of staffing northern and isolated posts• Nationally recognized for process developed to validate Workplace Accommodation Capacity Inquiries

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• As Detachment Commander for the Winnipeg International Airport planned and directed the operational and administrative activities of the Winnipeg Airport Detachment including management of human and material resources, contingency plans, employee development, performance and conduct management• Maintained a strong partnership with the Winnipeg Airport Authority within the parameters of an ambiguous contract, demanding requests, and difficult relationships including a 3-month strike between airport maintenance workers and the Airport Authority

Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Democratically elected staff relations program representative for over 1000 RCMP members in Manitoba with the mandate to provide every member with fair and equitable representation in all aspects of work life, including pay and benefits, workplace safety, staffing, training and education• Developed lasting professional relationships with key stakeholders at National Staffing Program and National Promotions Unit policy centres• Provided immediate (24/7) advice and guidance for members involved in serious incidents where their actions may have led to a statutory or code of conduct investigation• Consulted with RCMP members on an individual basis, providing information, guidance and support on a number of topics, such as working conditions, training, compensation, discipline, promotions, health and wellness and grievances• Worked with members to ensure they were properly prepared for conduct meetings• Attained key successes in disciplinary processes involving members

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Committee member and Vice Chair with substantial successes that resulted in changes to promotion policy for the benefit of members; participated as key collaborator during revisions of career management manual• Oversight at the National Policy Center level with respect to development of the Job Simulation Exercise (JSE)

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Liaision between RCMP and FINTRAC, reviewing, analyzing and investigating disclosures received from FINTRAC, financial institutions, and other sources. Conducted and and directed proceeds of crime and money laundering investigations, overseeing a team of five investigators from Winnipeg Police Service and RCMP. Supervised investigations, and provided guidance and advice.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Preparation of expert witness reports for RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service investigations pertaining to proceeds of crime and money laundering.Provided training to RCMP, other police forces, Canada Border Services Agency, Manitoba Lotteries, financial institutions, and other external partners on proceeds of crime investigations, large cash seizures, anti-money laundering and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act.)

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Manitoba, Canada

Regina, Saskatchewan

Montreal, Quebec

Advanced Program In Management, Leadership And Strategy

Managing In Unionized Environment (Train The Trainer)

Member/Labour Relations Workshop

Disability Management And Accommodation For Supervisors

Introduction To Member Staffing Workshop

Conduct Authority Training

Effective Decision Making

Labour Relations Initiative – Conduct Processes

Labour Relations Initiative – Employment Requirements Processes

Labour Relations Initiative – Harassment Processes

Canada Labour Code Training

Respective Workplace Training

The Management Development Program