Seasoned Human Resources executive with 25+ years experience working in both private and public companies from the retail, manufacturing and broadcasting sectors.Providing Executive Coaching along with Human Resources Consulting in the areas of Leadership, Succession Planning, Organizational Development/Design, Compensation, Team Dynamics, Health and Safety, Total Rewards, and Talent Management.

Responsibilities:• Lead the Human Resources function for the company (Sleep Country Canada, Dormez-vous and ENDY)• Proactively examine economic, business and Human Resources trends/issues, identifying areas of opportunity and areas of necessary change – taking action as required.• Establish the strategic direction for Human Resources, putting in place the necessary resources and budgets to deliver the required initiatives.• Provide executive level coaching to all members of the C-suite and Executive Leadership team • Member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee for the Board of DirectorsAchievements:• Multiple award winning employer recognition (Best Places to Work, Most Admired Corporate Culture, RCC H & S, Passion Capital) • Design and implementation of the compensation program for the entire company (Broad Bands, Job Evaluation, STIP, Executive compensation, LTIP.)• Implementation of HRIS and supporting systems• Lead redesign of Sleep University (Leadership and Management training programs), and expansion of overall training and development offerings.• Steering committee member of the Retail Council of Canada Ontario health and Safety group.• CHRO Steering committee member for HRPA

Responsibilities:• Providing coaching and consulting in the areas of: Organizational Design, Change Management, Strategy Development, Process Design, Improving Team Effectiveness, Conflict Management, Facilitation, Training Workshops, Development of Performance Metrics • Critically analyzing complex issues and recommending changes to departments and/or the organization to meet long-term objectives• Leading and managing various OD project teams• Spear heading strategic recruitment efforts for CBC English Network, including the development of new sources, diversity strategies and standardized methods.

Responsible for all HR activities in Canada

Responsibilities:• Managed national labour relations matters within Zellers both strategically and tactically including: contract negotiations and administration, arbitrations and grievances, and mediation• Strategically manage the national WSIB/WCB, attendance management and health and safety functions for Zellers • Training and development of store executives in the fields of labour relations, employee relations, attendance management, health and safety and WSIB/WCB• Corporate policy/procedure development on labour relations and health and safety