Derek Taylor CPHR

Chartered Professional in Human Resources

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

About

Certified CPHR with expertise in HR generalist and administrative functions. Skilled in delivering people strategies, fostering diversity, and building collaborative relationships across cultures. Calm, reliable, and passionate about driving value in customer-focused organizations. Areas of Expertise and Attributes: ▪ Team and performance management ▪ Full cycle recruitment and selection▪ Conflict Mediation and Problem Solving▪ Employee Benefits Administration ▪ Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership▪ Adaptable and Approachable Leadership Style▪ Relationship and Trust Building▪ Coaching and Mentorship▪ Clear, Calm, and Effective Communication▪ Professional, Ethical, and Interpersonal Effectiveness

Experience

  • Corporate Services Officer at Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Fleet Officer - Pacific Region at Transport Canada - Transports Canada
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 · 3 mos

  • Administrator at Transport Canada - Transports Canada
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 · 5 mos

  • Generalist, People & Experience at Pure Sunfarms
    Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Supported the People & Experience team, across all levels of the organization to support building and delivering strong people foundations across the full employee lifecycle. In particular, I partnered with the Operations & Manufacturing and Cultivation departments.

  • Cabin Crew Base Executive (Manager of Human Resources Administration) at Cathay Pacific Airways
    May 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Managed human resources administration of cabin crew operation at Vancouver International Airport. Lead 150 unionized cabin crew and administration staff with positivity and a can-do attitude. Ensured clear communication between cabin crew and Management. Performance management and level 1 union grievance investigations as well as supervision of daily pre-flight operations for cabin crew.