Informed investment decisions by analyzing financial information.
Set credit policies, credit lines, procedures and standards in conjunction with other directors.Investigated new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs.Reviewed plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.
Contributed to the work of the governance committee, reviewing and updating policies and procedures and CEO /Board compensation.Planned and implemented… Show more Informed investment decisions by analyzing financial information.
Set credit policies, credit lines, procedures and standards in conjunction with other directors.Investigated new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs.Reviewed plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.
Contributed to the work of the governance committee, reviewing and updating policies and procedures and CEO /Board compensation.Planned and implemented strategic planning sessions.Developed an Enterprise Risk Management template along with other members of the ERM committee. Show less

Reviewed and evaluated requests for proposals (RFPs) and made recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.Coordinated construction activities, reviewed and updated schedules, estimates, forecasts, and ongoing costs to ensure quality and conformance to project objectives, specifications and budgets.Provided verbal and written project status reports to management.
Supervised and monitored the work of subcontractors and consultants.

Provincial Vice PresidentDeveloped collective bargaining goals and negotiated provincial collective agreements with Ontario Public School Board Association and the Ontario government.Assisted in drafting contract proposals or counter-proposals for provincial collective bargaining as well as internal staff labor negotiations.Represented ETFO and Ontario Teachers’Federation on the Canadian Teachers’ Trust Fund as a trusteeRepresented ETFO on the Ontario Federation of Labour as a… Show more Provincial Vice PresidentDeveloped collective bargaining goals and negotiated provincial collective agreements with Ontario Public School Board Association and the Ontario government.Assisted in drafting contract proposals or counter-proposals for provincial collective bargaining as well as internal staff labor negotiations.Represented ETFO and Ontario Teachers’Federation on the Canadian Teachers’ Trust Fund as a trusteeRepresented ETFO on the Ontario Federation of Labour as a Vice-President. Represented ETFO on the Ontario Teachers’ Federation as a Governor 
Met with unions, school boards, government, opposition parties social activist, environmental groups and other interested parties to discuss labor relations and social justice matters and propose action plans.Chaired the ETFO Long Term Disability Committee Chaired the ETFO Humanity Fund Board evaluating and selecting projects and allocating funds for education initiatives around the world. Show less

Taught at various schools throughout the Waterloo Region, teaching all subjects at all levels in Grades 1-8, specializing in French and Science.

Presided over and served on boards of directors, management committees and other governing boards.
Delivered speeches, wrote articles, presented information at meetings and conventions to promote services, exchange ideas and accomplish objectives. Conducted and directed investigations to resolve complaints or violations of collective agreements.
Advised management on matters related to the administration of contracts, employee discipline and grievance procedures. Called and met with… Show more Presided over and served on boards of directors, management committees and other governing boards.
Delivered speeches, wrote articles, presented information at meetings and conventions to promote services, exchange ideas and accomplish objectives. Conducted and directed investigations to resolve complaints or violations of collective agreements.
Advised management on matters related to the administration of contracts, employee discipline and grievance procedures. Called and met with union, company, government and other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations and/or grievances.Investigated and evaluated member complaints or arguments to determine viability and initiated grievance procedures when appropriate Recommended collective bargaining strategies, goals and objectives.
Reviewed employer practices and employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours and conditions of employment.Obtained Health and Safety certification and participated as a member of the Waterloo Region school Board Health and Safety CommitteeDeveloped employee health and safety policies.Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.Monitored school board or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
Prepared evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify. Provided expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations and labor contracts, CEO of the the locally owned LTD plan, determining contribution rates and benefits.Oversaw the planning, land acquisition, zoning and severance permissions, and the building of the ETFO -Waterloo local office.
Ensured that the construction and building process resulted in the first Gold LEED office building in the city of Kitchener.
Investigated and made recommendations for the purchase, financing and construction of the provincial ETFO office in Toronto
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Acted as Treasurer for the local developing internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management and accounting.
Acted as Treasurer for the locally owned and managed LTD plan. Evaluated needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and made appropriate recommendations.
Prepared and directed preparation of financial statements, activity reports, financial position forecasts as well as monthly and… Show more Acted as Treasurer for the local developing internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management and accounting.
Acted as Treasurer for the locally owned and managed LTD plan. Evaluated needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and made appropriate recommendations.
Prepared and directed preparation of financial statements, activity reports, financial position forecasts as well as monthly and annual budget statements. Show less