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Senior Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist

About Me

Senior HR professional with deep expertise in employee relations and workplace investigations, advising various stakeholders and people leaders on complex, high-risk matters in regulated and fast-moving environments. I specialize in conducting and overseeing sensitive investigations, assessing credibility and risk, and delivering clear, defensible findings that support sound leadership decisions. My experience spans harassment and violence prevention, misconduct, policy interpretation, and early resolution strategies, with a strong foundation in federal employment legislation. Known for neutrality, judgment, and clarity under pressure, I help organizations navigate difficult workplace issues while strengthening trust, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Notable Employer

  • Manager, Harassment & Employment Investigations at Air Canada
  • Advisor, Investigations at WestJet

Experience

Seniority LevelAssociate
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
Employee Relations InvestigatorRogers Communications
2025 - Present

Act as a neutral and trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, including workplace harassment, violence, and misconduct. Lead end-to-end investigations from intake and threshold assessment through findings and closure, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with legislation and internal policy. Serve as designated recipient for Workplace Harassment & Violence complaints, conducting triage and determining early resolution versus formal investigation pathways. Conduct interviews, assess credibility, analyze evidence, and produce clear, unbiased investigation reports grounded in the balance of probabilities. Advise HR and business leaders on investigation outcomes, risk exposure, and appropriate next steps. Maintain detailed case management records and meet SLA closure timelines across a high-volume caseload.

Manager, Harassment & Employment InvestigationsNotableAir Canada
2023 - 2025

Led highly sensitive and complex workplace investigations within a federally regulated, unionized environment. Assessed allegations and defined investigation scope, ensuring alignment with the Canada Labour Code, WHVP Regulations, Canadian Human Rights Act, and organizational policy. Conducted in-person and virtual interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses; evaluated evidence and credibility across multiple sources. Drafted detailed investigation reports including factual findings, credibility assessments, policy and legislative analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. Advised executives, HR, Legal, and Labour Relations on findings and risk-based outcomes. Provided guidance and education to leaders and stakeholders on harassment, violence, and workplace misconduct prevention.

Advisor, InvestigationsNotableWestJet
2022 - 2023

Conducted timely, fair, and thorough investigations into workplace harassment, violence, and other high‑risk employee relations matters. Interviewed parties, gathered and analyzed evidence, assessed credibility, and documented findings in formal investigative reports. Supported negotiated and early resolution efforts in collaboration with HR and business leaders. Partnered with Legal, Corporate Security, Labour Relations, and People Relations to ensure consistent, defensible outcomes. Represented investigation outcomes in arbitration and human rights‑related inquiries as required.

HR ManagerScience World
2021 - 2022

Oversaw health and safety matters, WCB claims, and workplace investigations as required. Developed and maintained HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook aligned with employment legislation. Led full-cycle recruitment for roles throughout the organization.

Senior HR Assistant / Senior Engagement CoordinatorAmazon
2019 - 2021

Supported HR Business Partners and site leadership on employee relations, policy interpretation, and performance management. Assisted with investigations, documentation, and data reporting in a large, fast‑paced operational environment. Ensured compliance with employment standards, internal policy, and confidentiality requirements.

Education

Degree of Human Resources Management McGill University
2016 - 2017
Degree of PsychologyConcordia University
2005 - 2013

Certification

Total Certifications1

Chartered Professional in Human Resources

CPHR Alberta

2023

Credential ID: 42732

Skills

Core skills9
Languages2

Skills

Workplace Investigations
Employee Relations Advisory
Harassment & Violence Prevention
Investigation Report Writing
Policy Interpretation & Compliance
Early Resolution & Triage
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Case Management & Documentation
Procedural Fairness

Languages

English
French

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