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Human Resources at Village of New Minas
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada 13 work roles 6 schools
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Village of New Minas
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Human Resources
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Nova Scotia, Canada

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Debra Windle-Smith is listed as Human Resources at Village of New Minas, based in Nova Scotia, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Debra Windle-Smith.

Debra Windle-Smith previously worked as Village Commissioner at Village Of New Minas and Human Resource Consulting at Cosl - China Oilfield Services Limited. Debra Windle-Smith holds Tesl, Teaching English As A Second Language from University Of Calgary.

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About Debra Windle-Smith

Human Resource Management, Community Affairs and Media Relations, and Administration Manager Senior Management experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Administration and Community Relations at facilities from 100 to 1100 employees within Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities, Government, and Post Secondary sectors.Strong Strategic Planning and Project Management skillDesign and Implementation of team based solutions in the workplaceDesign, Develop and Implement Human Resource Program within organizations related to payroll, benefits, recruitment, retention programs, housing programs, team building, training and development, downsizing, and change managementFocus Areas :Orientation & OnboardingCommunications and Community OutreachWorkforce Planning and Labour RelationsPerformance Design, Development and Management Implementation of HR Policies Practices and Programs Learning and Development Management Company Strategies including implementation and delivery Human Resources Employee / Labour Relations Manager / ProfessionalCommunity and Media RelationsGreenfield Startups (HR Department Startups) 2 new facility startups and preparation to meet business requirements.Facilitation/MediationOrganizational Design and Development Payroll/Benefits/HRIS SAP Payroll and SAP Time and Attendance implementation and managementRecruitment & Retention Coaching and Mentoring Programs

Listed skills include Human Resources, Organizational Development, Change Management, Management, and 46 others.

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Village of New Minas
Village Of New Minas
Human Resources
13 roles

Debra Windle-Smith work experience

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Village Commissioner

Current
Village Of New Minas

New Minas, Nova Scotia, Canada

Elected to the Village Commission July 23, 2022 for a Three Year Term representing the residents of the Village of New Minas

Jul 2022 - Present

Human Resources

Emergency Medical Care Inc

Annapolis Valley, Ns

Remote

Sep 2020 - Jun 2023

Immediate Past President, Former Publicity Chair - Volunteer On Executive Board

Wolfville &Area Newcomers Club

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

May 2012 - Jun 2022

Human Resource Consultant

Emc - Emergency Medical Care Inc

April 1, 2016 - 2018Human Resources Consultant Develop and Execute Recruitment Plans Review, Develop and Implement Human Resource ProgramsDay to day HR Consultant Ontario, and Nova Scotia Recruitment of Provincial Paramedics and Office staff External Recruitment Campaigns Labour Relations - Multiple Unions Support all aspects of Human Resources related to the delivery of High Performance Provincial Ambulance Service.October 2015 - March 31 2016 Pension AdministratorManaging all aspects of multiple Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pensions plans including annual and period reporting requirements. Contract Position Previously Human Resource Consultant with EMC for 16 months on a Contract basis (2013 - 2015)

Oct 2015 - Jul 2018

Independent Associate

Kentville, Nova Scotia

Real Estate Sales Agent (Realtor) - left the industry

Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

Contract Consultant - Human Resources

Emc - Emergency Medical Care Inc

Dartmouth

Develop and Execute Recruitment Plans Review, Develop and Implement Human Resource ProgramsDay to day HR Consultant for all Departments other than OperationsRecruitment of Provincial Paramedics and Office staff External Recruitment Campaigns and out of province recruitment tripsSupport all aspects of Human Resources related to the delivery of High Performance Provincial Ambulance Service.End of contract Jan 30/15

Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

Department Of Justice - Regional Coordinator Western Region

Kentville Nova Scotia

Regional Coordinator Maintenance Enforcement Program ensuring all legislative requirements were being meet to comply with Court Orders and enforcement of child support requirements. Staff of 8 direct reports.

Dec 2009 - Jan 2012

Manager Human Resource And Administration And Manager Of Workforce Planning And Labour Relations

Fort Mcmurray And Calgary

Senior Human Resources Manager, led HR activities for start up and commissioning of major oil sands project. Successful Recruitment and Retention of 500+ workforce in Fort McMurray. Media and Community Affairs responsibility in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region.Manager of Workforce Planning and Labour Relations developing Human Resources and Workforce Planning and Labour Relations Strategies from construction through steady state operations

Apr 2005 - Mar 2009

Facility Personnel Manager

Waterville, Nova Scotia

Senior Human Resource Manager for 1100 employees - oversight of Payroll, Benefits, Training, Human Resources Communications, and Facility Administration. Community Outreach, Events planning , Communications and local media relations.Member of the Aboriginal Workforce Provincial initiative with other Nova Scotia Facilities and Nova Scotia Aboriginal Bands.Responsible for Facility Labour Relations and Union Free Strategies.

Apr 2003 - Mar 2005

Manager Of Human Resources

Lethbridge Alberta And Halifax Nova Scotia

Facility Human Resource Manager in Lethbridge, Alberta and Halifax Nova Scotia manufacturing plants - Day to day HR business operations.Community Affairs and Media Relations. Managed facility requirements during a significant industry downturn in a humane manner.Managed an SAP Payroll, Time and Attendance project as design team member and through facility implementation and real time production.

Mar 2000 - Apr 2003

Manager Of Community Affairs

Burnaby Refinery British Columbia

Continuous Service Alberta Envirofuels Inc (Joint Venture) - transferred from Alberta Envirofuels Inc to Chevron in Burnaby Refinery in 1998 - 2000Community Affairs and Media Relations for the Burnaby Refinery. Produced Community Newsletters, Member of Community Task Force to facilitate community involvement with the Refinery.Media Contact and Media Critical Incident for all aspects of the Refinery Operation and community concern. Quarterly newsletter to the community about on going events at the Refinery and delivered to approximately 10,000 residents.Partnership with community agencies to ensure the refinery had a seat at the table in all community groups as required.

Apr 1991 - Mar 2000

Manager, Organizational Development

Alberta Envirofuels Inc

County Of Strathcona - Sherwood Park, Alberta

Manager of Organizational Development and Community Affairs hired as the 2nd employee within the organization - tasked to set up all Payroll and Benefit plans, Policy Development, HR programs and requirements, and all recruitment and offers of employment for required 110 new employee in preparation for start up and operation of the facility. Implementation of Team Based work environment and training development. Travel across North America and Canada to discuss successes and Lessons Learned.Event Planning for all staff and their families to celebrate Company Milestones and Achievements.Media Affairs and Community outreach. Facility tours and Media Spokesperson including Critical Incident Command Media RelationsPromoted and Transferred to Joint Venture Partner - Chevron Canada in Burnaby BC August 1998 as Community Affairs Manager.

Apr 1991 - Aug 1998
6 education records

Debra Windle-Smith education

Tesl, Teaching English As A Second Language

professional international certification TESL

B Of Mgmt, Organizational Development, With Distinction

Revans University

Certificate, General Management - Human Resources

University Of Calgary

Human Resource Certificate Program

Certificate In Progress, Managing Travel Agency Operations

Education record

Nova Scotia Rug Hooking Guild Member

Rug Hooking - guild member and outreach with three local rug hooking groups

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What company does Debra Windle-Smith work for?

Debra Windle-Smith works for Village of New Minas.

What is Debra Windle-Smith's role at Village of New Minas?

Debra Windle-Smith is listed as Human Resources at Village of New Minas.

Where is Debra Windle-Smith based?

Debra Windle-Smith is based in Nova Scotia, Canada while working with Village of New Minas.

What companies has Debra Windle-Smith worked for?

Debra Windle-Smith has worked for Village Of New Minas, Cosl - China Oilfield Services Limited, Emergency Medical Care Inc, Wolfville &Area Newcomers Club, and Emc - Emergency Medical Care Inc.

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What schools did Debra Windle-Smith attend?

Debra Windle-Smith holds Tesl, Teaching English As A Second Language from University Of Calgary.

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Debra Windle-Smith is listed with skills including Human Resources, Organizational Development, Change Management, Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Team Building, and Workforce Planning.

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