Lori D. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Recruited to manage HR for Canadian and US operations. Partner with other managers and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, policies & procedures, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent. • Direct 3 HR professionals in staffing, recruitment, benefits, compensation, training, leadership development, succession planning, payroll, HRIS, and regulatory compliance in Canada & the US. Heavy emphasis on leading PBS through rapid growth and business acquisitions. • International & Inter provincial HR: recruitment, staffing, on boarding, training, payroll – for employees in several States in the US and Provinces. • Post-Acquisition HR Integration: Ensured strategic alignment of HR with new business objectives and minimized business interruptions.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Saskatchewan, Canada

Reporting to the Director of Consulting Services, responsibilities include:Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, Consulting Services, accountable for ensuring effective management and execution of HR strategies, frameworks for, policies and procedures, and employee relations. Lead the development of people strategies that support strategic aims, delivery of business objectives, enabling successful delivery and implementation of changes.• Support the implementation and delivery of people strategies that assist the colleges/units in achieving its goals, priorities and operational objectives. • Advise colleges/units on HR issues-management, including employee and labour relations matters and associated processes. • Present and convey accurate information and data to ensure financially viable and sustainable decision-making and problem-solving. • Support the full cycle of recruitment processes including assessment, orientation and onboarding of faculty and staff. • Establish and maintain positive working and problem-solving relationships with all stakeholders. • Facilitate organizational and professional development activities. • Provide innovative HR guidance and operate in accordance with applicable legislative requirements and collective agreements, as well as institutional, college and unit policies, procedures and values. • Contribute to building a culture of exemplary HR client services across the university, colleges and units.

Reporting to the Vice President Finance, responsible for managing HR functions in AB, BC and ON.· Accountable for Talent Management and full cycle Recruitment for all employee levels · Advise and educate Management regarding interpretation and administration of Human Resources legislation· Partner with Operations, OH&S and External Stakeholders to create a safe and healthy workplace· Work with Senior Executive and Management Team to foster a culture that encourages employee engagement and retention· Creation and execution of HR policies, processes and procedures that align with corporate strategy and comply with relevant legislation· Accountable for employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline and termination· Advise Management regarding employee concerns, conduct Workplace Investigations and Reviews · Oversight of WCB Administration, Disability Management, Employee Accommodation and Return to Work · Develop and maintain standard Job Descriptions across the organization· Develop and administer HR programs including job reviews, salary and compensation reviews · Creation and roll out of Competency/Performance Appraisals for management and all employee level and creation of guidelines for conducting effective reviews· Manage HR team including Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, HR Coordinator and HR Administrator· Continuous improvement of HR systems and practices throughout the organization

Calgary Area, Canada

Reporting to the District Human Resources Manager, responsible for HR Management for three stores with approximately 900 Associates.· Employee relations advice and expertise of provincial and federal employee relations legislation· Advice and Leadership in Recruitment, Selection and Retention strategies· Collaborate with Management Team to foster a culture that encourages employee work satisfaction, engagement and retention · Partner with Managers regarding discipline, termination, and performance management· Develop and implement strategies for employee engagement and job satisfaction· Provide coaching and conflict resolution to all levels of employee· Responsible for performance management and appraisals

Calgary, Canada Area

Reporting to the Manager, accountable for providing full cycle recruitment to Faculties and Administrative Departments.• Employee and Labour relations advising within the guidelines of the University’s Collective Agreements, Labour and Human Rights Laws and applicable Legislation• Job profile development, compensation and classification recommendation • Extensive sourcing and external advertising for a vast variety of Faculty and staff positions• Perform reference checks and candidate communication regarding applicant status• Ensure Hiring Manger compliance throughout the recruitment, selectionand hiring process• Track hiring requisitions through approval process ensuring requests are compliant with HR standard practices• Advise Hiring Mangers on interview standards and practices• Creation of interview/prescreen guides for applicable to position

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, accountable for providing senior level employee relations and recruitment expertise to Senior Leaders and Management at the University of Calgary - Qatar (UCQ). • Accountable for providing accurate, factual and consistent interpretations on University policies and procedures as well as International contracts and terms and conditions of employment including the State of Qatar, Provincial and Federal Labour Laws• Provide HR knowledge and advice to the UCQ through recommendations that influence policies, procedures, employment contracts and strategic plan• Partner in an advisory role to both the HR team and employees located on the Qatar campus to provided highest level HR expertise• Facilitate, collaborate with and lead management and staff on the international recruitment process including education, evaluation of candidates, preparation of questions, conducting interviews, conducting reference checks, consultative reviews of candidates, and guidance in final selection• Responsible for providing HR support in the areas of benefits, residency issues, payroll, PeopleSoft, job profiles, academic career processes, and providing on-boarding and off-boarding support for all UCQ staff and faculty• Creation of job ads and recommendation of appropriate international and Canadian sources for posting employment opportunities• Present at conferences and events across Canada to represent UCQ as an employer of choice for Nurse Educators and other professionals. Follow up with interested candidates after the conferences to initiate interest in employment opportunities• Maintain consistent communication between the Calgary campus and Qatar campus

Calgary, Canada Area

Reporting to the Director, Staff Relations and Consulting Services, accountable for providing senior level Human Resources support by exercising expert judgment concerning the management of information regarding institutional planning, priorities, commitments, initiatives and Labour Relations. Performance management and mentored junior Administrative employees. Participated on interview panels, candidate screening, and performed reference checks. Coordinated with external legal counsel to set grievance hearings. Collaborated and liaised with union representatives in a complex union environment.• Participated in the Integrated Services Delivery (change management) project through process mapping, generating staffing queries, in collaboration with and External Agencies and Internal Stakeholders• Created and managed a grievance tracking system for two complex Labour Unions. • Establishment of Learning and Development sessions, including venue contracting, catering and instructor scheduling and reimbursement• Accountable for purchasing and reconciliation of Department credit card• Responsible for calendar of the Director, taking into account long term planning and anticipation of key events• Creation and distribution of communications regarding changes, activities, and HR issues

Reporting to the Distance Program Coordinator, facilitated design and implementation of startup of two online Graduate programs. Represented the program at education conferences, promoting the program to potential students. Set up and facilitation of online classes through Elluminate. • Responsible for evaluating student applications to determine requirements met, including calculation of grade point averages and conversions of international and inter provincial grades and course content• Accountable for providing accurate and timely information and service to students, faculty and the public in all matters related to the Divisions graduate programs, the admission process, program requirements, registration, course scheduling and examinations, scholarships and admission awards, exit procedures and preparation for convocation

Reporting to the Project Manager of the Colon Cancer Screening Centre initiative, participated in all aspects of the startup of the Centre including accreditation, contractor selection, staffing, equipment acquisition, and drafting of policies and procedures.• Accountable for preparing meetings, seminars, conferences, including venue booking, catering booking, itineraries, invitation creation and tracking• Responsible for travel arrangements for faculty and visiting lecturers including arrangements for transportation, accommodation, preparation of itineraries, applications for funding, travel agency/hotel, completing all necessary forms and requisitions

Labour Relations Management Certificate

Workplace Investigation

Tapoc (The Art And Practice Of Ontological Coaching), Professional Coaching

Foundations For Personal Leadership, Professional Coaching

Business Essentials Certificate

Human Resources Certificate

Registered Professional Recruiter

Library And Information Science Diploma

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Art/Art Studies, General