Kevin Van Vliet, B.Comm, CPHR

Executive Business Leader | Strategy | Culture

Canada

About

As an energetic, results-focused leader, I develop strategies that unlock business success. Leveraging my experience in growth-oriented business development, ownership of the people function, and cross-functional team management, I quickly assess business conditions and apply proven best practices. I am recognized for developing insightful actions that are rooted in deep employee experiences and able to garner winning results. I apply leadership at executive and operational levels to create new opportunities for growth.

Experience

  • Chief Human Resources Officer at The Semios Group
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Ensuring seamless implementation and management of HR processes, including global resource management, total compensation strategies, career development programs, regional benefits administration, and organizational change initiatives. Fulfilling a critical role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success. Managing, coaching, and mentoring a global team based in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

  • Director, People and Culture at Invest Alberta
    Nov 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for the strategic and operational management and leadership of corporate initiatives, programs, policies, and projects that enable IAC to meet its goals and objectives. As a key advisor and business partner, I proactively engage senior leaders in developing an international organizational that has a vibrant, people-oriented culture. With a solutions mindset, I advise the executive team on talent strategies to achieve the highest level of performance and tap into the potential of team members.

  • Executive Human Resources Consultant at Consultant
    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 · 11 mos

    Provide human resources and operational support to various public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Helping small and medium sized businesses thrive, and build a foundation that gives people the energy and ability to flourish. Work with talented teams and individuals in business start-ups, established organizations and in fast-growing companies.

  • Director of HR & Operations at Scovan Engineering
    Sep 2012 - Jan 2021 · 8 yrs 5 mos

    Oversee all aspects of human resources with a talented team of 100+ staff and a project capital value of over $600M while managing areas such as compensation, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, staff development, continuous learning, performance management, culture, engagement, and disability management. Supervise all corporate functions including financial analysis, forecasts, resourcing, leasing, contracts, insurance, and information technology.

  • Lead, HR at Cenovus Energy
    2002 - 2012 · 10 yrs

    Provided human resources expertise to a 2,000 employee organization through utilization of coaching and mentoring best practices. Supplied advice and guidance in areas of performance management, compensation, benefits, recruitment, workforce reporting, and program development. Consulted with field business groups recommending strategic changes to field pay practices to align with overall compensation philosophy. Fostered long-term partnerships with critical stakeholders through effective collaboration on generating resolutions to impactful business challenges. Boosted the organization's ability to compete in talent acquisition practices through strong partnership with teams and leaders for continuous improvement enhancements such as in total compensation, online planning tools, and creating efficiencies within the HR information systems.