Chris Gignac Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, On, Ca

I serve Academy of Learning, a member of the LaunchLife group of companies, in support of Academy of Learning Career College franchise-partners to deliver career and skills education to adult learners across Canada and globally.

Toronto, Canada Area

Richmond Hill, Ontario

-Oversight and administration of franchising function-Negotiating, processing and drafting franchise agreements-Screening of new franchisees-Coordinating franchise development activities-Communicating with franchisee business partners regarding accounts receivable and franchise transaction matters including resales and renewals-Reviewing financial statements, business plans, and purchase agreements-Participating on the senior management committee-Researching provincial legislation in applicable jurisdictions regarding franchise law to ensure compliance throughout the franchise disclosure process-Staying abreast of current developments in franchise common law and best practices-Attending franchise trade shows to generate leads for new franchise development-Managing the franchise disclosure process and training others on the process-Maintaining the franchise disclosure document

Richmond Hill, Ontario

-Oversight and administration of HR function-Negotiating, processing and drafting employment agreements-Recruitment and selection of employees-Completing job analyses, drafting job descriptions, and drafting job advertisements-Administering employee benefits program-Processing payroll-Mediating employee disputes-Performance management, including annual performance review manager training, disciplinary meetings, and strategic compensation planning-Creating forms and revising policies for human resources management-Participating on the senior management committee-Researching provincial legislation in applicable jurisdictions regarding employment law to ensure compliance in various regulated areas such as health and safety, sexual harassment, time and attendance requirements, and privacy-Staying abreast of current developments in employment common law and best practices

Richmond Hill, Ontario

-Analysed business processes and made recommendations for improvement-Implemented new programs, systems, and processes-Administered HR function, especially terminations, recruitment and selection, and performance management-Administered payroll-Administered accounts receivable and collections-Migrated payroll platforms and coordinated a change in payroll frequency-Performed routine franchising activities

Richmond Hill, Ontario

-Developed and edited content for Law Clerk and Paralegal programs

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Classical And Ancient Studies