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Gateway Resources provides services to adults living with an intellectual disability in the Winkler/Morden and surrounding areas. Areas of operation include Residential (16 residential homes, SIL, Home Share), Recycling (Recycling Plant and local collection), Woodshop manufacturing (custom pallets, crates and boxes) and Day Programs (Community Learning, Individual Support, Seniors and Kitchen) Recruitment, staffing and retention strategies for a diverse employee groupOrganizational… Show more Gateway Resources provides services to adults living with an intellectual disability in the Winkler/Morden and surrounding areas. Areas of operation include Residential (16 residential homes, SIL, Home Share), Recycling (Recycling Plant and local collection), Woodshop manufacturing (custom pallets, crates and boxes) and Day Programs (Community Learning, Individual Support, Seniors and Kitchen) Recruitment, staffing and retention strategies for a diverse employee groupOrganizational department planning and guidance for all divisions. Change ManagementPerformance management coachingTraining and developmentEmployee relationsDisability ManagementCompensation and benefits managementFunding and grant applications Show less

Provide advice and consultation to management and staff within an assigned operational group on human resource matters, specifically in staffing, labour relations, compensation, benefits and performance management.Manage the recruitment and selection functions for internal/external job competitions

Provide coaching, consultation and counsel at all levels of the organization with regards to a comprehensive and diverse range of human resource and management needs. Consult with team stakeholders regarding the interpretation of policy, Employment Standards Code, Human Rights Code and the collective agreementSuccessfully guide management and negotiate on their behalf through all labour relations issues within a designated portfolio. Successfully guide management through a… Show more Provide coaching, consultation and counsel at all levels of the organization with regards to a comprehensive and diverse range of human resource and management needs. Consult with team stakeholders regarding the interpretation of policy, Employment Standards Code, Human Rights Code and the collective agreementSuccessfully guide management and negotiate on their behalf through all labour relations issues within a designated portfolio. Successfully guide management through a transition in recruitment practices to ensure high quality hires and desired cultural outcomes at a departmental levelConduct research and provide input regarding policy developmentConsult with relation to personal accommodations and gradual back to work planning Show less

Provided support and coaching to eighteen retail outlets plus head officeFull cycle recruitment and retention strategies for roles up to senior managementPerformance managementHealth and Safety focus including co-chair of committee, disability case management and return to work programs.Facilitation of training for new management team members

Providing human resources support to three retail operationsLabour relationsCoaching for performance management.

Coordinated the recruitment of 1,300+ supervisory and non-supervisory positions for the province of Manitoba for the 2011 census during an eleven month term position. Led a team of testing and selection clerks including training, daily operations and auditingInitial training and ongoing coaching for Field Supervisors and Crew LeadersProvided support and coaching for remote field offices in Thompson and Brandon.

2009Parmalat Canada (Manitoba Plants)Provided support to three unionized, food manufacturing plants supporting approximately 175 employees. Enhanced employee morale and reporting processes.Developed positive working relationships with union leadership at the plant levels to assist in improving morale and reducing labour management concerns.Promoted company as an employer of choice through a variety of recruitment opportunities.Managed sick leave (short term & long… Show more 2009Parmalat Canada (Manitoba Plants)Provided support to three unionized, food manufacturing plants supporting approximately 175 employees. Enhanced employee morale and reporting processes.Developed positive working relationships with union leadership at the plant levels to assist in improving morale and reducing labour management concerns.Promoted company as an employer of choice through a variety of recruitment opportunities.Managed sick leave (short term & long term disability) and WCB cases and developed modified return to work programs.Delivered structured programs for maximizing savings opportunities in benefits.Prepared information for WCB and labour relations concerns including research on competing agreements. Eliminated WCB penalty charges.Conducted training for new hire orientation, performance reviews and leadership skills-enhanced understanding of expectations and results by line workers and supervisors plus performance Show less

Recruitment & Benefits Manager 2003 - 2008Human Resources Coordinator 1996 - 2003• Developed recruitment and retention programs, administration of benefit and pension plans, training and colleague/manager relations including collective agreement interpretation and grievances. Good labour relations relationship and overall recruitment in 2008 of 8.9%.• Conducted research of collective agreement data including consultation and recommendations on cost control options. Nine days… Show more Recruitment & Benefits Manager 2003 - 2008Human Resources Coordinator 1996 - 2003• Developed recruitment and retention programs, administration of benefit and pension plans, training and colleague/manager relations including collective agreement interpretation and grievances. Good labour relations relationship and overall recruitment in 2008 of 8.9%.• Conducted research of collective agreement data including consultation and recommendations on cost control options. Nine days negotiation period for the last agreement.• Assisted in planning and execution of various staff events including employee recognition awards, etc, designed to improve colleague morale. • Promoted hotel and hospitality career options through speaking engagements and job fairs at local high schools, colleges and universities.• Developed environmental committee to promote revenue cost savings and heightened company profile within the community. Show less