Reporting to the Director of AIOs Operations, my role as HR Liaison Officer is to manage all international HR functions including overseeing the global mobility program within the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism (EDTT). I act as liaison between Alberta International Office staff, Global Affairs Canada, and all levels within the Government of Alberta’s ministries. At a high level, I am responsible for:1) Developing, implementing and managing EDTT's global mobility… Show more Reporting to the Director of AIOs Operations, my role as HR Liaison Officer is to manage all international HR functions including overseeing the global mobility program within the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism (EDTT). I act as liaison between Alberta International Office staff, Global Affairs Canada, and all levels within the Government of Alberta’s ministries. At a high level, I am responsible for:1) Developing, implementing and managing EDTT's global mobility strategy for our Canadian staff posted abroad. This includes focusing on the following areas: talent acquisition at an executive level, onboarding, international relocations of Canadian staff and their accompanying dependents, legal compliance and repatriation program.2) Developing and implementing Alberta International Offices' HR systems, policies and procedures that apply to the local staff in 12 different countries. 3) Developing and implementing HR programs, such as onboarding programs for both our Canadian staff as well as our international staff, to ensure achievement of EDTT's strategic HR objectives.4) Redesigning core processes to improve productivity and the employee experience.5) Providing strategic advice supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis. In addition to managing the international HR functions, I sit on two of EDTT’s Engagement Implementation teams (Recognition and Career Growth teams), EDTT’s Business Continuity Committee, and EDTT’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Show less

I was the HR Analyst & Program Manager at Marketwired, a social communications company offering global news distribution and reporting.Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, I was responsible for ensuring Marketwired’s HR programs and processes were efficient and effectively support employees to achieve the corporate initiatives. In addition to my responsibilities held as the HR Effectiveness Specialist, key responsibilities included the development and communication of our… Show more I was the HR Analyst & Program Manager at Marketwired, a social communications company offering global news distribution and reporting.Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, I was responsible for ensuring Marketwired’s HR programs and processes were efficient and effectively support employees to achieve the corporate initiatives. In addition to my responsibilities held as the HR Effectiveness Specialist, key responsibilities included the development and communication of our HR policies and programs. Programs I developed and launched included an onboarding program, employee referral program, and performance management program). When drafting policies, I ensured Marketwired was compliant with Canadian, US and UK employment legislation. Finally, I was the project manager for three HR software implementations (onboarding, HRIS and performance management systems). Additionally, throughout 2014 and 2015 Marketwired underwent an organization wide restructuring and became two distinct companies (Marketwired and Sysomos). Along with the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, I completed all necessary HR work to separate the companies in all three countries. Show less

I was the HR Effectiveness Specialist at Marketwired, a social communications company offering global news distribution and reporting. Powered by Sysomos, Marketwired also provides state-of-the-art social media monitoring and analytics.Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, I was responsible for ensuring Marketwired’s HR programs and processes are efficient and support our employees. Key responsibilities included the administration of the on-boarding, off-boarding and… Show more I was the HR Effectiveness Specialist at Marketwired, a social communications company offering global news distribution and reporting. Powered by Sysomos, Marketwired also provides state-of-the-art social media monitoring and analytics.Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, I was responsible for ensuring Marketwired’s HR programs and processes are efficient and support our employees. Key responsibilities included the administration of the on-boarding, off-boarding and movement processes of Marketwired employees. Show less

Special Projects:• Established Joint Health and Safety committees by developing health and safety policies, templates, agendas, training outlines and other required templates to ensure the Committee and my client were compliant with OHSA. I facilitated all aspects of the Committees through activities which include workplace inspections, meetings, health and safety notices, and wellness initiatives.• Assessed and recreated a client’s semi-annual and annual performance management process… Show more Special Projects:• Established Joint Health and Safety committees by developing health and safety policies, templates, agendas, training outlines and other required templates to ensure the Committee and my client were compliant with OHSA. I facilitated all aspects of the Committees through activities which include workplace inspections, meetings, health and safety notices, and wellness initiatives.• Assessed and recreated a client’s semi-annual and annual performance management process to ensure it was aligned with the organization’s mission and corporate values. Main Responsibilities:• Provided support and guidance on employee relations• Ensured compliance of new and up-and-coming legislation. Develop and provide training on the policies and procedures manual. • Evaluated, developed, communicated and facilitated training on HR policies and programs, ensuring compliance with Canadian and Ontario employment legislation• Evaluated, and facilitated semi-annual and annual performance management cycles • Managed recruiting initiatives from executive to entry level. • Facilitated the termination process (including coaching managers on procedures, facilitation of termination meeting, counselled employees on settlement and handled negotiations with lawyers) Show less

Teaching Assistant at University of Toronto at Scarborough and Woodsworth College for four separate courses: Management Ethics, Recruitment and Selection, Leadership, and Managing Groups and Organizations.My responsibilities included preparing a marking guide for all exams or quizzes, marking assessments in a timely and consistent manner, addressing any questions or concerns students may have during office hours or through email, and invigilating exams.

As the Office Manager, I was responsible for all club operations, and coordinating the efforts of the full-time direct reports which include the office staff and the tennis professionals. I created a policy manual ensuring we remained compliant with the Bylaws of the Club, and implemented them with the support of the Board of Directors. I managed all aspects of the club including its activities and the relationships between the club and its Board of Directors, members, guests, employees… Show more As the Office Manager, I was responsible for all club operations, and coordinating the efforts of the full-time direct reports which include the office staff and the tennis professionals. I created a policy manual ensuring we remained compliant with the Bylaws of the Club, and implemented them with the support of the Board of Directors. I managed all aspects of the club including its activities and the relationships between the club and its Board of Directors, members, guests, employees, community, and industry. I was responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the operating budget and monitoring the quality of the Club’s services.I also completed ad-hoc projects to ensure the Club remained a vibrant spot for guests, members and community members. Show less

As a Recreation Facilitator, I was in charge of four to five intramural activities per academic semester. My responsibilities included leading and mentoring practicum students in administering recreational sports and leisure activities, staffing the customer service counter at Rec Sports office, providing support to the Campus Recreation program by aiding in official recruitment, program promotion, registrations, statistic and result tracking, league scheduling and sport facilitation, assisting… Show more As a Recreation Facilitator, I was in charge of four to five intramural activities per academic semester. My responsibilities included leading and mentoring practicum students in administering recreational sports and leisure activities, staffing the customer service counter at Rec Sports office, providing support to the Campus Recreation program by aiding in official recruitment, program promotion, registrations, statistic and result tracking, league scheduling and sport facilitation, assisting in the planning and implementation of Campus Recreation Special Events and serving as a member of the Intramural Committee and other Campus Recreation Committees. Show less