Candice Risteski, MBA

Strategic HR | Change Management | Inclusive Leadership | Culture Transformation

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

Senior HR Consultant, passionate about Human Rights and Social Justice in the workplace. Skilled in Technical Recruiting, HR Policies, Labour Relations, Full Cycle Recruitment, Performance Management, and Applicant Tracking Systems. Strong human resources professional with a Masters of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts focused in English from The University of Calgary.

Experience

  • CPS - People and Culture Consultant at City of Calgary
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Calgary Board of Education (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Human Resources Consultant
      Sep 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

      As an integral part of the Talent Management Team; This position serves as an advisory resource to leaders ensuring organizational workforce goals are achieved and maintained.

    • Sr. Human Resources Advisor
      Feb 2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Supports leaders by providing advice, interpretation, and application of the collective agreements, including the handling of grievances up to the arbitration stage. Provides advice to supervisory staff responsible for responding to allegations of inappropriate behaviour, including assessment of appropriate discipline and implementation of disciplinary remedies, up to and including termination. Provides advice to supervisory staff responsible for maximizing employee attendance, ensuring adherence with accepted human resources and legal practices. Provides advice on the interpretation and application of employment legislation

    • Recruiter
      May 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Act as a recruiting resource to the Talent Management team, in all areas of recruitment, selection and placement of Calgary Board of Education (CBE) employees in accordance and compliance with the Collective Agreements and terms and conditions of employment for the Calgary Board of Education.

  • Recruiter at AECOM
    May 2013 - Feb 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • HR Single Focal Point/ Candidate Coordinator at Shell
    Jan 2011 - May 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Recruiter at Randstad
    2010 - 2011 · 1 yr