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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Interim CEO, Human Resources Professionals AssociationResponsible for directly leading a team of 6 Executives and providing organizational leadership for all aspects of HRPA’s operations with an emphasis on the Association’s strategic advancement, long-term objectives and growth. Lead the execution of HRPA’s strategic plan and priorities, focused on promoting a values-based and accountable organizational culture that promotes the Association and ultimately supports the Board, staff, and statutory committees in the delivery of HRPA’s statutory duties. Act as a strong advocate for the HR profession and as a liaison between HRPA and its stakeholders to build effective relationships and champion HRPA’s mission and vision. Using a Balanced Scorecard to identify key performance indicators, metrics for reporting, and targets, leading the creation of an operating plan to support the strategic direction. As the Corporate Secretary, act as the conduit between the Board and staff for the communication of and guidance on Board decisions, requirements and requests. Oversee the resources and financial health of the HRPA, ensuring short- and long-term financial success.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for leading a team of 11 HR and H&S specialists globally that provided support for entrepreneurial business strategies through the development and execution of an effective HR/H&S Strategy and programs in all HR disciplines, with a focus on: executive compensation, employee engagement, global recruitment and mobility, talent management, employee and labour relations and Health and Safety. Working with regional executives to support the creation of local operating companies and staff up the organizations. As a member of the executive office (EO), worked closely with the executive team to review and update the companies medium term business strategy. Acted as an executive coach to members of the management committee. Worked as the key liaison with the Board’s Human Resources Compensation Committee (HRCC) to update the executive compensation program with an immediate focus on Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIP). Attended all board meetings and participated with investment committee meetings and business development decision sessions.

Mississauga, Ontario

Responsible for the leadership of the HR function (125 employees) and the development and implementation of a corporate HR strategy aligned with the Purolator strategic plan. Through 6 direct reports including 1 VP and 5 Directors, includes all functional areas of HR: talent management; employee engagement; total rewards and compensation; regional HR operations; labour relations strategy; recruitment; Diversity and Inclusion; health & safety and environment and organizational change management. Also responsible for Corporate Communications including internal communications, media relations and corporate philanthropy. Served as member of the Pension Committee of the Board of Directors (Board) and was a member of Purolator Executive Committee.

Mississauga, Ontario Canada

After return from EMEA, resumed role and directed the development and implementation of innovative programs and strategies to support corporate goals and objectives including human resources, fleet and facilities through a staff of 13.

Paris Area, France

Expat assignment. Responsible for the establishment of a regional HR function for Brink's within Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Led the development and implementation of a regional HR strategy including the recruitment and building of country HR functions. Acted as executive coach to regional executives and country managers. Provided full HR Services to the regional office and staff. Served as member of the Board of Directors of Brink’s Morocco and Administrative Board of Brink’s Germany. Additionally functioned as chief administration executive for EMEA responsible for Fleet and Facilities.

Mississauga, On, Canada

Led the development and implementation of innovative programs and strategies to support corporate goals and objectives including human resources, fleet and facilities through a staff of 13. Accomplishments included: Development of a high performance leadership team process with the President; The integration of talent management/people planning with the annual business planning and budgeting process; Implemented the redesign of the performance management process including the refresh of leadership competencies through involvement of managers and leadership members; Conversion of the defined benefit pension plan to a defined contribution plan; Developed National bargaining strategy and acted as Chief spokesperson for Brink’s Canada and Successfully negotiated 12 collective agreements with Teamsters and Unifor; Established government relations function at Brink’s and served as key government contact with Minister of Labour office for lobbying on changes to the Canada Labour Code; Active member of FETCO Health and Safety subcommittee for 10 years

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked in progressive senior human resource positions in all areas of HR, assuming responsibility for the effective redesign, implementation and delivery of all Human Resources and labour relations policies and programs, including: Establishment of regional HR operations; Design of an integrated strategic planning process ; Implementation of first corporate TQM process; Created HR Services department at LCBO through the complete decentralization of all labour, recruitment, and employee relations functions to 4 field offices to ensure services were closer and aligned with operating division; Built the first Employment Equity program and department at the LCBO including employment systems review, employee surveys, and award for outreach activities; Successfully led the first contract negotiations with the newly formed Liquor Control Board of Ontario Employees Union

Post Graduate Certificate In Executive Coaching (Cec)

Mba Essentials

Cycles Of Leadership

Bachelors, Sociology

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