Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Strategic and results-driving Human Resources Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and change. Recognized for building high-performing teams, reducing turnover, and aligning people strategies with business objectives to strengthen culture and drive performance. Proven expertise in talent management, labour relations, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational development, with a track record of measurable improvements in retention and employee satisfaction. Adept at navigating both unionized and non-unionized environments, successfully negotiating collective agreements and resolving complex employee relations issues. Advanced proficiency in HRIS platforms including Workday, ADP, Kronos UKG, Ceridian Dayforce, Peoplesoft, and Ultipro. CHRP & CHRL Designated, bringing deep knowledge of HR legislation, best practices, and workforce planning across multi-site, national operations. Recognized as a trusted advisor and servant leader, skilled at fostering collaboration, building long-term relationships, and promoting inclusive, engaging workplaces that support both employee and organizational success.
• Provides proactive HR support across the full employee lifecycle, using a consultative approach to ensure HR activities align with leadership priorities and workforce needs. • Serves as a trusted thought partner to leaders, supporting effective decision‑making and strong team performance. • Owns and leads employee relations matters, providing balanced, risk‑aware guidance in high‑impact and sensitive situations.
▪ Hands-on management in human resource functions including full-cycle talent acquisition & recruitment, performance management, regional and national compliance, compensation, payroll & benefits administration, health & safety and development needs. ▪ First point-of-contact of employees in driving strong engagement and employee integration. Experienced in maintaining strong employee-management communication strategies that cultivate and enhance company culture. ▪ Leading role in integrating the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Retail brands, aligning strategic goals and objectives to create a combined organization that maximizes the strengths and synergies of both brands.
▪ Held responsibility for overseeing multiple locations, including Mississauga and two locations within Ottawa ▪ Regional location leadership & supervisory experience leading 160 active hourly employees and an office of 11 salaried managers. ▪ Management of site operations, financial planning, customer service and support; accounting procedures, inventory control, financial practices and human resource management. ▪ Recognized and trusted to oversee Ontario’s only unionized location while successfully managing and leading in collective bargaining and negotiations. ▪ Successfully led the launch and establishment of Ottawa’s first dine-in theatre. This encompassed overseeing construction, managing the opening phase, and ensuring smooth operations of the flagship location.
▪ National contact with overseeing responsibilities in recruitment, training and development, payroll and establishment of human resources policies and procedures for employees in the Canadian market. ▪ Experienced managing in a unionized and non-unionized atmosphere including working on behalf of the employer to establish and maintain collective agreements and labour relations.