•Provide advice, training and recommendations to Banyan Management Team in all human resource functions•Implement and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organizational operating policies.•Ensure full compliance of human resource functions with generally established protocols and best practices.•Ensure the organization is able to meet its current and future staffing needs through the application of effective internal and external recruitment and selection processes.•Administer employee benefit programs including updating employee information, reconciliation of carrier billings, billings to programs and liaison with broker during renewal•Provide assistance in the preparation and participate in collective bargaining including conciliation, research and advice with respect to strategies, processes and objectives.•Co-ordinating all staff performance evaluations for probationary, annual, and contract reviews.•Compensation administration including maintaining salary grids (union & non-union, maintaining pay equity plans (union & non-union)•Supervise HR support staff in serving Banyan’s programs and services with HR services•Responsible for Occupational and LTD claims management• Recruitment, Selection and Retention• Interpret and apply collective agreement, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards act, OHSA, The Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity and any other related legislation.• Develop, modify and enforce company wide policies and proceduresLabour Relations: prepare, handle and participate in grievances, mediation and arbitration

EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. – BURLINGTON, ONTARIOHuman Resources Manager, December 2007 - Aug 2012• Responsible for all Human Resources functions for 3 sites comprised of over 360 employees• Creating & posting job profiles/descriptions • Manage employee staffing requirements and personnel training and development• Develop, modify and enforce companywide policies, procedures and programs including a Modified Return to Work Program, an Absentee & Discipline Program, Employee Referral Program, MSDS data base and Suggestion Program• Develop, coordinate and administer employee training – H&S, Orientation, TL9000, WHMIS refresher, Electrostatic Discharge, Due Diligence etc. for employees, supervisors and managers• Participate in Career Fairs, Job Fairs, and College/University recruiting• Coordinate Co-op work terms, Internships, summer employment – Co-op school presentations• Health & Safety Co-Chair -Participate in H&S committee, initiatives, and Province Safety Group• Provide guidance and ensure organizational compliance with legislative requirements• Developed and implemented Return to Work Program and Packages, created Physical Demands Analysis• Responding to general requests and inquiries, provide information according to established policies and procedures• Responsible for WSIB and LTD claims management• Implemented Performance evaluation tracking systems• Conflict management - liaison between employees and management for concerns brought forward• Provide direction regarding all related issues relevant to legislation, human resources and the employee handbook• Developed Newsletter and directly involved within the newsletter team. • Coordinate company social events including picnics, BBQs, bowling, pancake and pasta day

TRAXLE MFG., & CORVEX MFG. A DIVISION OF LINAMAR CORPORATION, GUELPH, ONTARIOHuman Resources Manager, Feb. 2002 – December 2007 • Responsible for all Human Resources functions.• Managed employee staffing requirements and personnel training and development• Administered all pensions (active & pensioners), taxable benefits, and all benefits within the organization including short and long term disability claims• Developed, modified and enforced company policies and procedures including a Modified Return to Work Program, and an Absentee & Discipline Program. • Reduced and managed WSIB claims • Participated within the Plant Operating Committee• Chaired the monthly JH&SC meetings and managed the company’s health and safety program• Monitored employee evaluations timelines and accuracy• Mediated employee concerns and interacted with employees to promote two way communication• Provided advice and education to Management, Supervisors, Senior staff, and office and floor employees in areas of recruitment, education, training, legislation, policies and procedures, investigations and discipline• Promoted positive employee relations of personnel within the subsidiary and encouraged employee involvement and contribution by providing performance recognition and praise.• Administered employee orientation training, health & safety and current Human Resources information at monthly employee meetings• Organized social events. I.e. Bar B-Q, Pizza Day, Christmas Parties, Golf tournaments, Thanksgiving lunches, Birthdays and a member of the Social Committee

(Company Closed)• Responsible for all Human Resources functions.• Actively involved in all labour and union related matters including arbitration, grievances and conflict resolutions.• Administered Salary Payroll and overlooked hourly payroll, including T4’s, R.O.E.’s, T4A’s, summaries, deductions, remittances etc.• Responsible for all pension administration (active & pensioners), taxable benefits, and all benefits within the organization, administer pension calculations & quotes, and yearly reviews• Developed, modified and enforced company policies and procedures including a Modified Return to Work Program, and an Absentee & Discipline Program. • Responsible for company wide compensation and benefits administration • Processed, managed and maintained all WSIB, STD and LTD claims while meeting legal standards and regulations.• Administered pension deductions, & payroll conversions• Coordinated company wide training activities and programs, developed a Supervisory Manual, Employee Orientation Manual, Salary Orientation Manual, and a Contractors Health & Safety Manual• Evaluated new positions and developed job descriptions.• Recruited for all divisions within the company and conducted orientation and hiring packages.• Interpreted and applied collective agreement, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards act, WSIA, The Labour Relations Act and any other related legislation.• Involved in all recruitment functions including, postings, screening, interviewing, testing, selecting and orientation of new employees.• Corresponded with Pensioners, Survivors, Life Insurance and Benefit Administrators.• Assisted in maintaining crew list work schedule on a weekly basis.• Organized and implemented WHMIS Training Programs as well as inventory tracking system for all MSDS sheets.• Prepared an employee Policy and Procedure manual.• Developed a new Service Award Package Program.

COPPLEY APPAREL (CAMBRIDGE CLOTHES), HAMILTON, ONTARIOHuman Resources Assistant, June 1999-February 2000 • Prepared reports, personnel spreadsheets, and employment letters. • Designed and developed a Human Resources Employee tracking Database system using Access.• Screened, interviewed, tested and selected new employees.• Acted as liaison and provided support between managers, supervisors and the HR department.• Organized social events, ie. Bar-B-Q, Golf tournament, employee recognition award.• Member of the JH&S committee involved in developing the fire safety policies and procedures.• Revamped absenteeism track record and interviewing process, organized cross-training employees within the organization.• Assisted in developing a Return to work program and an Employee Manual.• Developed the organization’s monthly News letter “Off the Cuff”.• Conducted Performance Appraisals, involving new hire’s performances and productivity.

CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH, TORONTO, ONTARIOHuman Resources Assistant, January 1999-June 1999 (Contract) • Assisted in the re-organization of the department due to recent merger. • Updated new database system on HRIS• Prepared job ads and postings, screened applicants (reference checks), conducted interviews and prepared offers. • Re-organized filing system and archives.• Worked closely with Supervisor to identify and define department needs.

SHERIDAN COLLEGE, OAKVILLE, ONTARIOHuman Resources Generalist/Training & Development Assistant, 1998 (Co-Op Contract) • Prepared job postings, advertisements, developed interview questions and reference checks. • Interviewed, screened resumes, interviewed and participated on interview committees.• Assisted in the research, preparation and implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures and programs. Developed and designed an Employee Manual.• Provided guidance for any labour relations and human rights issues • Analyzed training session attendance and evaluations.• Created, designed and implemented various Human Resources database systems.