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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Brampton, Ontario, Ca

Copenhagen, Dk

Burnaby, Bc, Ca

Labour Relations consultations and training for ManagersCollective Agreement interpretation. Grievance Responses at Step II & Step III.Investigations

Brampton, Ontario, Ca

Primary employee relations support for 65 Independent stores across 6 provinces; combination of union and non-union locations. Coaching and consulting on employee relations issues; assessing employer risk and advisement on next stepsConducting investigations as required.Legislative/ policy and CBA interpretations.Introduction of Employee Engagement ProgramsRoll out and support for employee surveys process. Interpretations and use of employee survey data (leadership, engagement scores, looking at key drivers)Creation of action plans tailored to each location.Focus on communication and recognition. Employee Development SupportIntroduced annual and mid-year review processDevelopment of hi potential managers - FDP (Franchise Development Program - 2 year program)Support in creation of Individual Development plans (IDPs)Recruitment Strategy for FranchiseesAssessing individual labour markets - determining alternate approaches based on location Labour market assessments (LMIA). Using third party recruitment Reaching out to Online platforms (Indeed); Making salary recommendations; implementations of incentives/ premiumsBenefits/ CompensationBenefits liaison between provider and stores.Developed wage scales for Non Union store locations in Alberta market.

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

ICBC HR Consulting (2014- 2016)Crown Corporation - Support for multiple divisions within the corporate head office including HR, Legal, Marketing, Communications and IT.1. Resource Planning - review of current recruitment needs, potential promotions, flight risks. - Short term - determining 6-12 months (retirements, promotions, current needs)- Long term - 24- months + (areas of growth)- Talent mapping of in-house talent2. Employee Relations- Support for Stage 3 grievance meetings- CBA interpretation, - Coaching on employee performance issues. 3. Quarterly HR Metrics by Division for divisional VPs. Tracked:- Recruitment - time to fill, vacancies- Turnover - Promotions- Employees on performance plans

Brampton, Ontario, Ca

Reporting to Senior Director of Human Resources for British Columbia; provides direction and coaching to six Human Resources Managers for sixteen stores and over 5000 unionized employees, as well as coaching to sixteen non union management teams.Engagement Initiatives Developed and implemented a number of initiatives to increase colleague engagement at store level for BC stores. Presented BC HR Team Best Practices to Drive Colleague Engagement at Loblaw West Human Resources Conference (Calgary AB) in May 2010Employee DevelopmentOversaw development and implementation and tracking of Individual Development Plans for store management across Lower Mainland region. HR Recruitment Lead - Screened and interviewed new HR team members- Instructed Recruitment and Selection Module for in-house management training - Loblaw "Grad Program" ambassador, facilitating information sessions at local universities. Reaching out to graduating students and providing program details. Change Management Worked with Operations partners on Multi Phase Management team restructure across 16 locationsDeveloped and supported communication plan for change Re allocated management talent to new roles.Tracked “Available Talent” Performed exit meetings as required

Brampton, Ontario, Ca

Report to Senior Manager, HR/ LR; provide human resources functions for four stores and over 1200 unionized employees, as well as coaching to four management teams. Conducted onsite and off-site recruitment activities. Worked with local community placement organizations to build brand awareness and broaden recruitment resources for the organization. Responsible for investigating and resolving colleague complaints at store level.Oversaw execution of National Employee Survey at store level; Analyzed results and consulted with store management team to develop and implement action plans to drive employee engagement.Represented BC Human Resources team as “recruitment expert” to present Recruiting and Selection Training to new supervisors in BC District Training Centre.Consulted with Store Managers to develop performance improvement plans for underperforming supervisors.

Zurich, Ch

Report to Adecco Branch Manager and uniPHARM Warehouse manager; provide new-hire orientations, training, and coaching to 45 full-time contract employees. Reduced staff attrition within 60 days for a logistics operation by performing full-cycle recruitment.Increased productivity and reduced operational expense within 60 days by providing performance management for 45 logistics and warehouse personnel. Documented and resolved workplace hazards by performing safety audits as part of a joint Health and Safety Committee.

Zurich, Ch

Reported to Adecco Branch Manager and Viceroy Homes Occupational Health and Safety Manager, recruited and provided new-hire orientations and safety training to over 200 employees.Successfully recruited 200 employees for light industrial and construction- production positions using behavioral interviewing techniques and structured interviews.Actively recruited Viceroy drafting and management positions (permanent placement roles).

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Reported to Account Manager, performed sourcing, interviewing and reference checks for applicants of accounting/ finance, human resources and administrative positions in the Vancouver market.Placed candidates in varied industries (Insurance, Accounting, Pharmaceuticals).Networked with student and professional groups at campus events to build brand recognition and place junior candidates.

Education record

Management Certificate, Business, Human Resources

Post Graduate Studies, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology