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Many HR staff work within established portfolios to provide service to specific faculties and departments across campus.
- use the HR directory for a complete listing of HR staff by team, including contact information.
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Paul Tayag
HR Associate
HR advising
Paul supports UVic Temporary Staffing Solutions and the UVic Careers staff posting platform.
Michael Lancaster
Associate Director, Labour Relations
Labour relations HR consulting
Michael is responsible for the consistent administration of the University's staff union collective agreements and related labour relations policies. Michael cultivates collaborative relationships with staff unions and university management employees. He leads collective bargaining and manages union grievances / arbitrations with the intention to maintain a productive and harmonious workplace.
Laurelle Inouye
Human Resources Consultant
Faculty of Fine Arts Office of VP Academic and Provost Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Budget Office Campus Security Accounting Institutional Planning and Analysis Research Accounting Faculty of Law Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation Purchasing Co-op and Career Services Campus Planning and Sustainability Equity and Human Rights Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement Office of VP Finance and Operations Faculty of Education Pension Services University Secretary Internal Audit Financial Services Human Resources Libraries Work life consulting
HR Consultants work within their assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Laurie Mitchell
Human Resources Consultant
Enrolment Services Graduate Admissions and Records Advising Centre for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences Multifaith Student Recruitment Faculty of Science Student Wellness, Recreation and Athletics Centre for Accessible Learning Student Development and Success Residence Services Faculty of Social Sciences Office of Student Affairs Health Services Student Awards and Financial Aid Undergrad Admissions and Record Office of the Registrar HR consulting
HR Consultants work within their assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Cynthia Agwo
Human Resources Consultant
Alumni Relations and Develoment University Systems Community and Government Relations University Centre Farquhar Auditorium Office of Global Engagement English Language Centre Office of VP External Relations Ceremonies and Events Advancement Services UVic Legacy Art Galleries Division of Continuing Studies Faculty of Graduate Studies Faculty of Health Office of the President Ocean Networks Canada University Communications and Marketing HR consulting
HR Consultants work within their assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Chelsey Evans
Human Resources Consultant
Faculty of Humanitites Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Research Services Gustavson Research Centres and Research Groups Island Medical Program Office of VP Research and Innovation Division of Medical Sciences HR consulting
HR Consultants work within their assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Christie Jeklin
Human Resources Consultant
Work life consulting
HR Consultants work within their assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Mandie LaMontagne
Human Resources Consultant
HR consulting
HR Consultants work within their assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Alana Jordan
Human Resources Associate
Labour relations HR consulting
The Human Resources Associate participates as a member of the HR Consulting Services team to provide administrative support and technical assistance on a wide variety of HR issues.
Cordelia Horsburgh
Human Resources Associate
Labour relations HR consulting
The Human Resources Associate participates as a member of the HR Consulting Services team to provide administrative support and technical assistance on a wide variety of HR issues.
Karissa Sovdi
Director, Organization Development and Learning Services
Learning and organization development
Nella Larkins
Organization Development Consultant
Learning and organization development
Nella collaborates with colleagues and partners to design and deliver programs, projects and services that support people-centered priorities and make UVic a great place to work.
Alison Ambroso
Learning and Leadership Consultant
Learning and organization development
Alison supports university-wide aspirations outlined in the Equity Action Plan, the Indigenous Plan and the Strategic Plan by designing and delivering learning programs that help foster inclusive, resilient and adaptive leadership. She leads the employee learning program and leadership development opportunities that support leaders in responding to complexity with confidence, compassion and clarity.
Rayael Michalski
HR Programs & Projects Manager
Learning and organization development
Karen Manders
Program Coordinator
Learning and organization development
Karen delivers comprehensive administrative support for UVic’s employee learning and leadership programs. She manages the learning management system, plans, promotes and implements learning events and serves as the primary contact for L&D services. She also supports the ODLS team on a wide range of strategic projects.
Orvis Starkweather
People and Equity Analytics Advisor
Learning and organization development
Orvis uses equity-centered analytics to provide advice, guidance and consultation to improve people-related decisions and advance UVic’s priorities. They are a full-stack analyst that support problem definition, build solutions, and provide actionable insights, with a focus on initiatives that promote equity.
Tine Lathouwers
Associate Director, Employee Health & Wellbeing Services
Benefits Work life consulting Health promotion
Tine is responsible of the effective administration of the University’s employee health and wellness benefits and disability management programs.
Boriana Tzatcheva
HR Advisor
English Language Centre Faculty of Education UVic Legacy Art Galleries Faculty of Science Division of Continuing Studies Student Development and Success Libraries Student Recruitment ONECard University Systems Division of Medical Sciences Faculty of Graduate Studies Campus Security Gustavson University Food Services Printing Services Campus Engagement Child Care Services Residence Services Centre for Accessible Learning Office of Student Life Bookstore HR advising
Sarah Howe
HR Advisor
International Centre for Students Undergrad Admissions and Record Multifaith Advising Centre for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences Student Wellness, Recreation and Athletics Island Medical Program Facilities Management Health Services Enrolment Services Campus Planning and Sustainability Division of Medical Sciences Graduate Admissions and Records Faculty of Law Office of Global Engagement Equity and Human Rights Faculty of Fine Arts Office of the Registrar Faculty of Health Student Awards and Financial Aid Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science HR advising
HR Advisors provide support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on their assigned portfolio. In addition, their role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Katie Bartel
HR Advisor
University Secretary Ceremonies and Events Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation Community and Government Relations ONECard Student Recruitment Faculty of Graduate Studies Libraries UVic Legacy Art Galleries Printing Services Alumni Relations and Develoment Student Development and Success Bookstore Faculty of Humanitites University Communications and Marketing Advancement Services University Centre Farquhar Auditorium HR advising
HR Advisors provide support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on their assigned portfolio. In addition, their role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Marine Bégis
HR Advisor
CanAssist Accounting Research Centres and Research Groups Purchasing Financial Services Faculty of Social Sciences Research Accounting Pension Services Ocean Networks Canada Research Services Office of VP Research and Innovation Co-op and Career Services HR advising
HR Advisors provide support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on their assigned portfolio. In addition, their role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Larissa Pepper
Manager, Compensation and Recruitment Services
HR advising
Larissa is responsible for the effective management of compensation systems and recruitment services. In addition she provides support/coaching and consultative services to a portfolio of leaders and managers on staff recruitment, job evaluation and salary systems.
Melanie Gillespie
Work Life Consultant
Office of VP Indigenous Ocean Networks Canada Equity and Human Rights Co-op and Career Services Faculty of Fine Arts Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement Facilities Management University Systems University Secretary Work life consulting
Work Life Consultants support employees and managers in areas of return to work, accommodation planning and long term disability benefits.
Kelly Simpson
Work Life Consultant
Pension Services Faculty of Law Office of VP Finance and Operations Faculty of Humanitites Office of VP Research and Innovation Faculty of Social Sciences Research Services Purchasing Accounting Research Centres and Research Groups Faculty of Education Faculty of Science Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation Campus Security CanAssist Financial Services Budget Office Research Accounting Work life consulting
Work Life Consultants support employees and managers in areas of return to work, accommodation planning and long term disability benefits.
David Morgan
Work Life Consultant
Centre for Accessible Learning Division of Continuing Studies Bookstore Child Care Services Residence Services ONECard Office of VP Academic and Provost Office of Student Affairs English Language Centre Printing Services Office of Student Life Student Development and Success Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Work life consulting
Work Life Consultants support employees and managers in areas of return to work, accommodation planning and long term disability benefits.
Romy Weatherston
Benefits Assistant
Benefits
Benefits Assistants are responsible for determining benefits eligibility and participation requirements, and assisting with the communication of benefits information for all employee groups and benefit plans at the University.
Jennifer Thompson
Benefits Assistant
Benefits
Benefits Assistants are responsible for determining benefits eligibility and participation requirements, and assisting with the communication of benefits information for all employee groups and benefit plans at the University.
Jacquie Parker
HR Program and Project Manager
HR advising
Jacquie supports programs in the Employment Services unit. She is also responsible for coordinating the Temporary Staffing Solutions casual pool function on campus, managing UVic Careers and supporting the Total Compensation & Recruitment programs.
Kane Kilbey
Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
HR administration
Kane is responsible for all facets of administration and development of the Human Resources functions on campus including Organization Development, Occupational Health and Safety, Labour Relations, Return to Work, and Benefits.
Yasmin Kathrada
HR Systems & Operations Manager
HR administration
Yasmin manages the general Human Resources office and is responsible for the development, maintenance and supervision of the computerized Human Resource Information System (BANNER). She is also responsible for HR data management, including ad hoc reporting and the HR FAST reporting tool.
Kam Cheema
Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment
HR advising Benefits Health promotion
Kam is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of total compensation and recruitment strategies for the University's executive, professional and support employee groups.
Belinda Fontes
Manager, Compensation and Recruitment Services
Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement Human Resources Institutional Planning and Analysis Budget Office Internal Audit Office of VP Academic and Provost Office of the President Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Office of Student Affairs Office of VP External Relations Office of VP Indigenous Office of VP Finance and Operations HR advising
Belinda is responsible for providing expert consultation and support on compensation, recruitment, and strategic projects. In addition she provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on staff recruitment, job evaluation and salary systems.
Cathy Boraston
Work Life Consultant
Ceremonies and Events Division of Medical Sciences Faculty of Graduate Studies Enrolment Services Health Services Advancement Services Undergrad Admissions and Record University Centre Farquhar Auditorium Multifaith Office of the Registrar Island Medical Program Student Recruitment Libraries Community and Government Relations Alumni Relations and Develoment Student Wellness, Recreation and Athletics Graduate Admissions and Records Office of Student Affairs UVic Legacy Art Galleries Faculty of Health Gustavson University Food Services University Communications and Marketing Advising Centre for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences Student Awards and Financial Aid Work life consulting
Work Life Consultants support employees and managers in areas of return to work, accommodation planning and long term disability benefits.
Vanessa Cartwright
Director, Labour Relations & HR Consulting
Labour relations HR consulting