Marie Sopko Msc.(A), Cphr, Crsp, Ohnc, Bn Senior Human Resources Leader Email & Phone Number

Calgary, AB, CA

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Effectively provide Tidewater managers and employees with trusted services, support, and resources to achieve their business goals. Key functional HR areas of accountability and management include: HR strategy development to align with business goals, employee & labor relations, talent acquisition & retention, performance management programs, development &.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Xtrava Group is a global leadership and executive talent specialist, supporting companies operating in STEM sectors such as Mining, Industrial Technology, Engineered Products, Construction Materials, and Engineering. The Partners have successfully completed assignments in over 40 countries and have supported from innovative startups to Tier-1 global.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Developed, implemented & effectively managed proactive occupational health & safety services and programs for remote site clinics, including return to work case management, recruitment and compensation for remote site clinic. Led and coached a team of OH&S professionals to ensure employee engagement, optimal client service delivery and operational.

Calgary, Alberta

Effectively managed the operations of the Human Resources Department to create and execute strategic and tactical human resources support and services for a healthy & safe workplace culture at Sunterra Market. Developed and managed human resource programs such as recruitment and onboarding, training, workforce planning, workplace investigations, and COR.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Managed the operations of the Employee Health Resource Centre (EHRC) to provide strategies and services for the enhancement of a healthy & safe workplace culture. Directed and proactively led the work of a.
• Provided effective proactive leadership & support to Senior Leadership & business teams, by working collaboratively to develop & implement policies, processes, & programs for organizational effectiveness, and ensure.
• Managed the health & wellness programs including the administration of mental health-related leaves and disability management programs (STD, LTD, WCB) and allocated budgets and resources.
• Collaborated with HR partners and Legal in the design and management of workplace accommodations in accordance with employment legislation.
• Recruited, onboarded, coached, and developed staff to ensure employee engagement & foster an inclusive safe work environment.
• Acted as a CBE liaison and subject matter expert on internal and external committees to provide consultation for leaders, support employee well-being and influence a positive work culture.

Calgary, Alberta

• Led three multidisciplinary teams: Standards &Training, Program Development & Improvement, WHS Audit & Compliance. Collaborated with WHS Business Partnerships, Alberta Government, and stakeholders to ensure the.
• Led the development, implementation, and evaluation of provincial WHS policies, programs and projects through effective change management to support operational business needs and meet legislative requirements.
• Governed provincial Occupational Health & Safety standards, processes, and training programs.
• Served as Chair of Management System Council to provide oversight and technical expertise for the continuous improvement of corporate management system and leadership review of workplace investigations.
• Provided leadership by building relationships and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, unions, and Government Ministries.
• Participated as a HR team member to develop a hybrid work model & policy for return of office employees post COVID.

Calgary, Alberta

• Provided strategic occupational health, safety, wellness and human resources services to organizations to foster positive employee well-being, mitigate risk, reduce cost drivers and optimize organizational.
• University of New Brunswick: Course Instructor in the OH&S Diploma Program for the following courses: Substance Abuse in the Workplace, Disability Management, Program Planning & Wellness in the Workplace.
• Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo County (RMWB): Review of health & safety services and programs, structure, and competencies of health & safety team, resulting in program realignment with business objectives.

Denver, Colorado

• Developed and led Global OH&W governance and directed the processes and programs to ensure an effective health & safety risk management system, consistent performance and reporting of critical health & safety and.
• Appointed as the global OH&W representative with industry groups, host communities and government agencies.
• Led, coached and mentored an eight-member team of global health, safety & industrial hygiene professionals.
• Developed & executed a global strategic health framework aligned with business needs and forecasted budget.
• Engaged with Executive Leadership & Board of Directors to advise of emerging risks and prepared quarterly performance reports.
• Supported project teams to ensure alignment with the corporate risk management system & legislation.

Calgary, Alberta

• Directed occupational health & safety and industrial hygiene programs for Canadian and International operations. Managed a team of up to seven health & safety professionals and a balanced occupational health budget of.
• Developed strategic plans, implemented and managed safety, occupational health and industrial hygiene policies and programs, capturing $200,000 yearly cost savings in fitness for work programs.
• Created and led the psychological healthy & safe workplace and office safety programs, which resulted in: supervisory awareness and engagement of proactive mental health strategies, reduced health, safety & financial.
• Audited the Health, Safety, Environment management systems for Canadian and International operations to meet legislative requirements, corporate policies, business needs and certifications.
• Generated, analyzed and reported on health & safety metrics at Executive team meetings.
• Served as global Health & Safety representative with industry groups and committees to develop best practice standards.

Calgary, Alberta

Key roles: Delivery of occupational health and wellness programs and disability case management services for the University of Calgary and SAIT.

Calgary, Alberta

Key roles: Delivery & management of corporate occupational health & hygiene programs, ISO 14001 Management Systems, training, disability case management, and contractor management.

Master Of Sciences Applied, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety

Occupational Health Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing

Formerly Grant McEwan College

Baccalaureate Of Nursing Degree, Nursing Science

Human Resources Management Certificate, Human Resources Management And Services

General Management Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma, Intensive Care Nursing

Registered Nursing Diploma Program