Contact us

Hours of operation & location
The Human Resources team can be found on campus at the Sedgewick Building - Vandekerkhove Wing.
Our hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tel: 250-721-8085
Fax: 250-721-8094
By courier/in-person
Department of Human Resources
Sedgewick Building
B130
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)
Victoria, BC
Canada
By mail
University of Victoria
Human Resources
Sedgewick Building, Vandekerkhove Wing
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
Canada
Group/Position | Name | Telephone | Office | |
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HR Assistant | Vicky Gold | 250-721-8085 | SED B130 | hrassistant@uvic.ca |
FAX | 250-721-8094 | |||
Human Resources |
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Associate Vice President | Kane Kilbey | 250-721-8031 | SED B144 | kanek@uvic.ca |
HR Systems & Workforce Analytics Manager | Yasmin Kathrada | 250-721-8770 | SED B143 | ykathrad@uvic.ca |
Administrative Assistant | Cordelia Horsburgh | 250-721-8032 | SED B130 | cordelia@uvic.ca |
UVic Staffing Solutions | Jacquie Parker | 250-721-6530 | SED B163 | jacquie@uvic.ca |
Labour Relations & HR Consulting |
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Director, Labour Relations & HR Consulting | Vanessa Cartwright | 250-721-7559 | SED B137 | vcartwright@uvic.ca |
Associate Director, Labour Relations | Lynn Meyers | 250-472-5673 | SED B142 | meyersl@uvic.ca |
Labour Relations Advisor | Christine Younan | 250-721-8906 | SED B141 | cyounan@uvic.ca |
Human Resource Consulting |
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Associate Director, HR Consulting Services | Nella Gontier | 250-472-5492 | SED B140 | ngontier@uvic.ca |
Human Resources Consultant | Tine Lathouwers | 250-853-3244 | SED B138 | tinelath@uvic.ca |
Human Resources Consultant | Tonya Said-Wilson | 250-721-8090 | SED B135 | tonyas@uvic.ca |
Human Resources Consultant | Mark Jeckway | 250-514-3708 | SED B139 | markj@uvic.ca |
Human Resources Consultant | Nicola Gallagher | 250-472-5256 | SED B139 | nicolagallagher@uvic.ca |
HR Associate | Anna Rutherford | 250-472-5586 | SED B141 | hrassoc@uvic.ca |
Organization Development & Learning Services |
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Director, OD & Learning Services | Sarah Hood | 250-472-5446 | SED B160 | hoods@uvic.ca |
OD & Learning Consultant | Cara Jones | 250-472-4976 | SED B161 | caraj@uvic.ca |
Organization Development Consultant | Karissa Sovdi | 250-721-8559 | SED B158 | karissa@uvic.ca |
HR Program & Projects Manager | Sarah Howe | 250-472-4931 | SED B164 | howes@uvic.ca |
People and Equity Analytics Advisor | Orvis Starkweather | 250-472-4587 | SED B160 | ostarkweather@uvic.ca |
Learning Coordinator | Jerahlene Matibag | 250-721-8881 | SED B164 | hrlearningcoord@uvic.ca |
Total Compensation & Recruitment |
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Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment | Rebecca Lumley | 250-472-4359 | SED B149 | lumleyr@uvic.ca |
Associate Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment | Kam Cheema | 250-472-5549 | SED B157 | kcheema@uvic.ca |
Employment Services |
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HR Advisor | Larissa Pepper | 250-721-8093 | SED B156 | larissapepper@uvic.ca |
HR Advisor | Belinda Fontes | 250-721-7879 | SED B159 | bfontes@uvic.ca |
Work Life Consultant | Cathy Boraston | 250-472-5462 | SED B134 | cathyb@uvic.ca |
Work Life Consultant | Melanie Gillespie | 250-721-8450 | SED B133 | mgillesp@uvic.ca |
Work Life Consultant | Kelly Simpson | 250-472-5228 | SED B133 | kellysimpson@uvic.ca |
HR Program and Project Manager | Jacquie Parker | 250-721-6530 | SED B163 | jacquie@uvic.ca |
HR Program and Project Manager | Boriana Tzatcheva | 250-721-7464 | SED B163 | tzatchev@uvic.ca |
Total Comp. & Recruitment Assistant | Manuela Lale | 250-472-5490 | SED B164 | mlale@uvic.ca |
Benefits |
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Manager, Benefits | Suzanne Helston | 250-721-8089 | SED B128 | shelston@uvic.ca |
Benefits Assistant | Romy Weatherston | 250-721-6522 | SED B128 | benefits@uvic.ca |
Benefits Assistant | Brandon Reynolds | 250-472-4581 | SED B128 | benefits@uvic.ca |
Compensation and benefits

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Suzanne Helston, Manager, Benefits
Suzanne is responsible for the management of benefits for all employee groups on campus.
Tel: 250-721- 8089
shelston@uvic.ca

Rebecca Lumley, Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment
Rebecca is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of total compensation and recruitment strategies for the University's executive, professional and support employee groups.
Tel: 250-472-4359
lumleyr@uvic.ca

Jacquie Parker, HR Program and Project Manager
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.
Tel: 250-721-6530
jacquie@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Brandon Reynolds, Benefits Assistant
Brandon is 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.
Tel: 250-472-4581
benefits@uvic.ca
No photo available
Romy Weatherston, Benefits Assistant
Romy is 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.
Tel: 250-721-6522
benefits@uvic.ca
Health promotion

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Hiring

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Manuela Lale, Total Compensation and Recruitment Assistant
Manuela works with the HR Programs and Projects Managers, Total Compensation and Recruitment and other HR Staff to ensure Total Compensation and Recruitment programs and services move forward as planned.Tel: 250-472-5490
mlale@uvic.ca

Rebecca Lumley, Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment
Rebecca is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of total compensation and recruitment strategies for the University's executive, professional and support employee groups.
Tel: 250-472-4359
lumleyr@uvic.ca

Jacquie Parker, HR Program and Project Manager
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.
Tel: 250-721-6530
jacquie@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Boriana Tzatcheva, HR Program and Project Manager
Boriana is responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of the systems and business processes supporting the total compensation and recruitment programs.
Tel: 250-721-7464
tzatchev@uvic.ca
HR consulting
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca

Nella Gontier, Associate Director, Human Resources Consulting Services
Nella is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services. In the interim role of Associate Director, she oversees the delivery of a proactive Human Resource Consulting Service in providing client-focused HR-centered consulting support, leadership coaching, workforce development, and labour relations advice.
Tel: 250-472-5492
ngontier@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca

Anna Rutherford, Human Resources Associate
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.
Tel: 250-472-5586
hrassoc@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Labour/employee relations

Vanessa Cartwright, Director, Labour Relations & Human Resources Consulting
Vanessa is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Vanessa provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues and the design and development of Human Resources policies and procedures, and chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-721-7559
vcartwright@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca

Christine Younan, Labour Relations Advisor
The Labour Relations Advisor participates as a member of the Labour Relations team to support the Labour Relations function prior to, during, and following collective bargaining of all five staff collective agreements.
Tel: 250-721-8906
cyounan@uvic.ca
Learning and development

Sarah Hood, Director, Organization Development and Learning Services
Sarah leads a team of learning and development professionals who design and deliver programs, projects and services that align employee development and human resources initiatives with the University's strategic objectives. Areas of responsibility include learning services, internal consulting for team development and strategic HR initiatives such as leadership development and employee engagement.
Tel: 250-472-5446
hoods@uvic.ca

Sarah Howe, Program and Projects Manager
Sarah oversees and coordinates the delivery of the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program including the development of annual learning calendars and maintenance and administration of the Learning Central system and Brightspace systems. Sarah creates an inclusive and positive learning environment for employees through her support of facilitators, development of learning policy and resources and engaging learning materials. Sarah coordinates HR programs such as the annual New Employee Welcome and also facilitates and co-facilitates learning sessions in the employee learning calendar.
Tel: 250-472-4931
howes@uvic.ca

Cara Jones, Organization Development & Learning Consultant
Cara works with colleagues in HR, campus leaders and other stakeholders to develop and facilitate a range of best practice HR, OD consulting and learning programs and services for employees and leaders. Cara oversees and delivers leadership development programming at UVic and offers custom group facilitation and dialogue-based interventions. OD Consulting services also include customized learning sessions, large group planning and feedback sessions, and leadership coaching around team dynamics and development.
Tel: 250-472-4976
caraj@uvic.ca
Organization development

Sarah Hood, Director, Organization Development and Learning Services
Sarah leads a team of learning and development professionals who design and deliver programs, projects and services that align employee development and human resources initiatives with the University's strategic objectives. Areas of responsibility include learning services, internal consulting for team development and strategic HR initiatives such as leadership development and employee engagement.
Tel: 250-472-5446
hoods@uvic.ca

Cara Jones, Organization Development & Learning Consultant
Cara works with colleagues in HR, campus leaders and other stakeholders to develop and facilitate a range of best practice HR, OD consulting and learning programs and services for employees and leaders. Cara oversees and delivers leadership development programming at UVic and offers custom group facilitation and dialogue-based interventions. OD Consulting services also include customized learning sessions, large group planning and feedback sessions, and leadership coaching around team dynamics and development.
Tel: 250-472-4976
caraj@uvic.ca

Karissa Sovdi, Organization Development Consultant
Karissa leads, coordinates, and delivers programs and projects that enhance employee communication and engagement including Mentorship, Employee Recognition, Leadership Development and building conflict competence. Among the OD services she provides are customized team sessions, as well as advice and facilitation regarding workplace restoration: a process of making meaning, rebuilding trust and improving engagement after a team setback. Karissa also designs and facilitates learning sessions in the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program.
Tel: 250-721-8559
karissa@uvic.ca

Orvis Starkweather, People and Equity Analytics Advisor
Orvis uses equity-centered people analytics to provide advice, guidance and consultation that improves people related decisions for the purpose of advancing UVic’s priorities, including equity, diversity and inclusion strategy. They also contribute analytical insight to the renewal of HR systems and processes to identify and address systemic barriers and oppression in areas such as policy, practice, culture and organizational climate.
Tel: 250-472-4587
ostarkweather@uvic.ca
Recognition and awards

Sarah Hood, Director, Organization Development and Learning Services
Sarah leads a team of learning and development professionals who design and deliver programs, projects and services that align employee development and human resources initiatives with the University's strategic objectives. Areas of responsibility include learning services, internal consulting for team development and strategic HR initiatives such as leadership development and employee engagement.
Tel: 250-472-5446
hoods@uvic.ca

Karissa Sovdi, Organization Development Consultant
Karissa leads, coordinates, and delivers programs and projects that enhance employee communication and engagement including Mentorship, Employee Recognition, Leadership Development and building conflict competence. Among the OD services she provides are customized team sessions, as well as advice and facilitation regarding workplace restoration: a process of making meaning, rebuilding trust and improving engagement after a team setback. Karissa also designs and facilitates learning sessions in the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program.
Tel: 250-721-8559
karissa@uvic.ca
Return to Work

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

David Morgan, WorkSafe Consultant
David is responsible for WorkSafe claims management. He is also responsible for remain at work/return to work services for WorkSafe claims and is the primary liaison to WorkSafe for medical and rehabilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-6379
WorkSafeConsultant@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Accounting

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Advancement Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Advising Centre for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
All

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Vanessa Cartwright, Director, Labour Relations & Human Resources Consulting
Vanessa is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Vanessa provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues and the design and development of Human Resources policies and procedures, and chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-721-7559
vcartwright@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca
No photo available
Vicky Gold, HR Assistant
The HR Assistant responds to telephone and counter enquiries from employees and the general public, and provides clerical support as needed to other areas.
Tel: 250-721-8085
hrassistant@uvic.ca

Suzanne Helston, Manager, Benefits
Suzanne is responsible for the management of benefits for all employee groups on campus.
Tel: 250-721- 8089
shelston@uvic.ca

Sarah Hood, Director, Organization Development and Learning Services
Sarah leads a team of learning and development professionals who design and deliver programs, projects and services that align employee development and human resources initiatives with the University's strategic objectives. Areas of responsibility include learning services, internal consulting for team development and strategic HR initiatives such as leadership development and employee engagement.
Tel: 250-472-5446
hoods@uvic.ca

Cordelia Horsburgh, Administrative Assistant to the Associate VP and Labour Relations
Cordelia provides administrative support to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, Director, Labour Relations and Human Resources Consulting Services, HR Consultants, Labour Relations Team, and other projects as assigned.
Tel: 250-721-8032
avphrassist@uvic.ca

Sarah Howe, Program and Projects Manager
Sarah oversees and coordinates the delivery of the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program including the development of annual learning calendars and maintenance and administration of the Learning Central system and Brightspace systems. Sarah creates an inclusive and positive learning environment for employees through her support of facilitators, development of learning policy and resources and engaging learning materials. Sarah coordinates HR programs such as the annual New Employee Welcome and also facilitates and co-facilitates learning sessions in the employee learning calendar.
Tel: 250-472-4931
howes@uvic.ca

Cara Jones, Organization Development & Learning Consultant
Cara works with colleagues in HR, campus leaders and other stakeholders to develop and facilitate a range of best practice HR, OD consulting and learning programs and services for employees and leaders. Cara oversees and delivers leadership development programming at UVic and offers custom group facilitation and dialogue-based interventions. OD Consulting services also include customized learning sessions, large group planning and feedback sessions, and leadership coaching around team dynamics and development.
Tel: 250-472-4976
caraj@uvic.ca
No photo available
Yasmin Kathrada, HR Systems & Workforce Analytics Manager
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 consulting on campus wide HR reporting needs and the HR FAST reporting tool.
Tel: 250-721-8770
ykathrad@uvic.ca

Kane Kilbey, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
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.
Tel: 250-721-8031
kanek@uvic.ca

Manuela Lale, Total Compensation and Recruitment Assistant
Manuela works with the HR Programs and Projects Managers, Total Compensation and Recruitment and other HR Staff to ensure Total Compensation and Recruitment programs and services move forward as planned.Tel: 250-472-5490
mlale@uvic.ca

Rebecca Lumley, Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment
Rebecca is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of total compensation and recruitment strategies for the University's executive, professional and support employee groups.
Tel: 250-472-4359
lumleyr@uvic.ca

David Morgan, WorkSafe Consultant
David is responsible for WorkSafe claims management. He is also responsible for remain at work/return to work services for WorkSafe claims and is the primary liaison to WorkSafe for medical and rehabilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-6379
WorkSafeConsultant@uvic.ca

Jacquie Parker, HR Program and Project Manager
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.
Tel: 250-721-6530
jacquie@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Brandon Reynolds, Benefits Assistant
Brandon is 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.
Tel: 250-472-4581
benefits@uvic.ca

Anna Rutherford, Human Resources Associate
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.
Tel: 250-472-5586
hrassoc@uvic.ca

Karissa Sovdi, Organization Development Consultant
Karissa leads, coordinates, and delivers programs and projects that enhance employee communication and engagement including Mentorship, Employee Recognition, Leadership Development and building conflict competence. Among the OD services she provides are customized team sessions, as well as advice and facilitation regarding workplace restoration: a process of making meaning, rebuilding trust and improving engagement after a team setback. Karissa also designs and facilitates learning sessions in the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program.
Tel: 250-721-8559
karissa@uvic.ca

Orvis Starkweather, People and Equity Analytics Advisor
Orvis uses equity-centered people analytics to provide advice, guidance and consultation that improves people related decisions for the purpose of advancing UVic’s priorities, including equity, diversity and inclusion strategy. They also contribute analytical insight to the renewal of HR systems and processes to identify and address systemic barriers and oppression in areas such as policy, practice, culture and organizational climate.
Tel: 250-472-4587
ostarkweather@uvic.ca

Boriana Tzatcheva, HR Program and Project Manager
Boriana is responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of the systems and business processes supporting the total compensation and recruitment programs.
Tel: 250-721-7464
tzatchev@uvic.ca
No photo available
Romy Weatherston, Benefits Assistant
Romy is 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.
Tel: 250-721-6522
benefits@uvic.ca

Christine Younan, Labour Relations Advisor
The Labour Relations Advisor participates as a member of the Labour Relations team to support the Labour Relations function prior to, during, and following collective bargaining of all five staff collective agreements.
Tel: 250-721-8906
cyounan@uvic.ca
Alumni Relations

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Athletics and Recreation

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Bookstore
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Budget Office

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Campus Planning and Sustainability

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Campus Security

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Campus Services
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
CanAssist

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca
Centre for Accessible Learning

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Ceremonies and Events

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Child Care Services
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Community and Government Relations

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Co-operative Education Program and Career Services

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Counselling Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Development

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Division of Continuing Studies

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca
Division of Medical Sciences

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
English Language Centre

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca
Enrolment Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Equity and Human Rights

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Facilities Management

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca
Faculty of Education

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Engineering

Nella Gontier, Associate Director, Human Resources Consulting Services
Nella is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services. In the interim role of Associate Director, she oversees the delivery of a proactive Human Resource Consulting Service in providing client-focused HR-centered consulting support, leadership coaching, workforce development, and labour relations advice.
Tel: 250-472-5492
ngontier@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Fine Arts

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Human and Social Development
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Humanities
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Law
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Science

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Faculty of Social Sciences

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Financial Services
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Graduate Admissions and Records

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Health Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Human Resources

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Institutional Planning and Analysis

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Internal Audit

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
International Office - Student Experience

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Island Medical Program

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Libraries
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Multifaith Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Ocean Networks Canada

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Office of Global Engagement

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Office of Student Affairs

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca
Office of Student Life

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Office of the President

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca
Office of the Registrar

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Office of VP Academic and Provost

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
Office of VP External Relations

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Office of VP Finance and Operations

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Office of VP Indigenous

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca
Office of VP Research and Innovation

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Nella Gontier, Associate Director, Human Resources Consulting Services
Nella is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services. In the interim role of Associate Director, she oversees the delivery of a proactive Human Resource Consulting Service in providing client-focused HR-centered consulting support, leadership coaching, workforce development, and labour relations advice.
Tel: 250-472-5492
ngontier@uvic.ca
Pensions Services

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca
Photo ID
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Printing Services
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Purchasing
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Research Centres and Research Groups

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Nella Gontier, Associate Director, Human Resources Consulting Services
Nella is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services. In the interim role of Associate Director, she oversees the delivery of a proactive Human Resource Consulting Service in providing client-focused HR-centered consulting support, leadership coaching, workforce development, and labour relations advice.
Tel: 250-472-5492
ngontier@uvic.ca
Research Services

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Nella Gontier, Associate Director, Human Resources Consulting Services
Nella is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services. In the interim role of Associate Director, she oversees the delivery of a proactive Human Resource Consulting Service in providing client-focused HR-centered consulting support, leadership coaching, workforce development, and labour relations advice.
Tel: 250-472-5492
ngontier@uvic.ca
Residence Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Student Awards and Financial Aid

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Student Recruitment

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
Student Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Student Transition Services

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
Undergrad Admissions and Record

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
University Centre Farquhar Auditorium

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
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Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
University Communication + Marketing

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
University Food Services

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca
University Secretary

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca
University Systems

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca
UVic Legacy Art Galleries

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Administration
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Vicky Gold, HR Assistant
The HR Assistant responds to telephone and counter enquiries from employees and the general public, and provides clerical support as needed to other areas.
Tel: 250-721-8085
hrassistant@uvic.ca

Cordelia Horsburgh, Administrative Assistant to the Associate VP and Labour Relations
Cordelia provides administrative support to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, Director, Labour Relations and Human Resources Consulting Services, HR Consultants, Labour Relations Team, and other projects as assigned.
Tel: 250-721-8032
avphrassist@uvic.ca
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Yasmin Kathrada, HR Systems & Workforce Analytics Manager
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 consulting on campus wide HR reporting needs and the HR FAST reporting tool.
Tel: 250-721-8770
ykathrad@uvic.ca

Kane Kilbey, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
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.
Tel: 250-721-8031
kanek@uvic.ca
Human Resources consulting services

Anna Rutherford, Human Resources Associate
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.
Tel: 250-472-5586
hrassoc@uvic.ca

Nella Gontier, Associate Director, Human Resources Consulting Services
Nella is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services. In the interim role of Associate Director, she oversees the delivery of a proactive Human Resource Consulting Service in providing client-focused HR-centered consulting support, leadership coaching, workforce development, and labour relations advice.
Tel: 250-472-5492
ngontier@uvic.ca

Tonya Said-Wilson, Human Resources Consultant
Tonya is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-8090
tonyas@uvic.ca

Tine Lathouwers, Human Resources Consultant
Tine is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-853-3244
tinelath@uvic.ca

Mark Jeckway, Human Resources Consultant
Mark is responsible for working with his assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-514-3708
markj@uvic.ca
No photo available
Nicola Gallagher, Human Resources Consultant
Nicola is responsible for working with her assigned portfolio as the first point of contact to identify needs, and provide HR advice, guidance, coaching and facilitation services.
Tel: 250-472-5256
nicolagallagher@uvic.ca
Labour relations

Vanessa Cartwright, Director, Labour Relations & Human Resources Consulting
Vanessa is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Vanessa provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues and the design and development of Human Resources policies and procedures, and chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-721-7559
vcartwright@uvic.ca

Lynn Meyers, Associate Director, Labour Relations
Lynn is responsible for developing and enhancing the University's relationship with its employees through its representative Unions. Lynn provides strategic, tactical and technical guidance on contract administration issues to HR colleagues as well as directly to client groups. This sometimes involves presenting at arbitrations and mediations as well as directing counsel in such. She also chairs university committees negotiating collective agreements.
Tel: 250-472-5673
meyersl@uvic.ca

Christine Younan, Labour Relations Advisor
The Labour Relations Advisor participates as a member of the Labour Relations team to support the Labour Relations function prior to, during, and following collective bargaining of all five staff collective agreements.
Tel: 250-721-8906
cyounan@uvic.ca
Organization development and Learning Services

Sarah Hood, Director, Organization Development and Learning Services
Sarah leads a team of learning and development professionals who design and deliver programs, projects and services that align employee development and human resources initiatives with the University's strategic objectives. Areas of responsibility include learning services, internal consulting for team development and strategic HR initiatives such as leadership development and employee engagement.
Tel: 250-472-5446
hoods@uvic.ca

Cara Jones, Organization Development & Learning Consultant
Cara works with colleagues in HR, campus leaders and other stakeholders to develop and facilitate a range of best practice HR, OD consulting and learning programs and services for employees and leaders. Cara oversees and delivers leadership development programming at UVic and offers custom group facilitation and dialogue-based interventions. OD Consulting services also include customized learning sessions, large group planning and feedback sessions, and leadership coaching around team dynamics and development.
Tel: 250-472-4976
caraj@uvic.ca

Karissa Sovdi, Organization Development Consultant
Karissa leads, coordinates, and delivers programs and projects that enhance employee communication and engagement including Mentorship, Employee Recognition, Leadership Development and building conflict competence. Among the OD services she provides are customized team sessions, as well as advice and facilitation regarding workplace restoration: a process of making meaning, rebuilding trust and improving engagement after a team setback. Karissa also designs and facilitates learning sessions in the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program.
Tel: 250-721-8559
karissa@uvic.ca

Orvis Starkweather, People and Equity Analytics Advisor
Orvis uses equity-centered people analytics to provide advice, guidance and consultation that improves people related decisions for the purpose of advancing UVic’s priorities, including equity, diversity and inclusion strategy. They also contribute analytical insight to the renewal of HR systems and processes to identify and address systemic barriers and oppression in areas such as policy, practice, culture and organizational climate.
Tel: 250-472-4587
ostarkweather@uvic.ca

Sarah Howe, Program and Projects Manager
Sarah oversees and coordinates the delivery of the Learning that Shifts U employee learning program including the development of annual learning calendars and maintenance and administration of the Learning Central system and Brightspace systems. Sarah creates an inclusive and positive learning environment for employees through her support of facilitators, development of learning policy and resources and engaging learning materials. Sarah coordinates HR programs such as the annual New Employee Welcome and also facilitates and co-facilitates learning sessions in the employee learning calendar.
Tel: 250-472-4931
howes@uvic.ca
Total compensation and recruitment

Brandon Reynolds, Benefits Assistant
Brandon is 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.
Tel: 250-472-4581
benefits@uvic.ca
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Romy Weatherston, Benefits Assistant
Romy is 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.
Tel: 250-721-6522
benefits@uvic.ca

Suzanne Helston, Manager, Benefits
Suzanne is responsible for the management of benefits for all employee groups on campus.
Tel: 250-721- 8089
shelston@uvic.ca

Rebecca Lumley, Director, Total Compensation & Recruitment
Rebecca is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of total compensation and recruitment strategies for the University's executive, professional and support employee groups.
Tel: 250-472-4359
lumleyr@uvic.ca

Kam Cheema, Associate Director, Total Compensation and Recruitment
Kam provides advice, guidance and consultation on total compensation and recruitment matters as well as collaborates to design, develop, and deliver programs that align with the University Strategic Plan and the HR Service Plan. In addition, her role works with clients in an assigned portfolio staff on recruitment plans, job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-472-5549
kcheema@uvic.ca

Larissa Pepper, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Larissa provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on the assigned portfolio. In addition, this role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-8093
larissapepper@uvic.ca

David Morgan, WorkSafe Consultant
David is responsible for WorkSafe claims management. He is also responsible for remain at work/return to work services for WorkSafe claims and is the primary liaison to WorkSafe for medical and rehabilitation services.
Tel: 250-721-6379
WorkSafeConsultant@uvic.ca

Cathy Boraston, Work Life Consultant
Cathy works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits.
In her role, Cathy works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-472-5462
cathyb@uvic.ca
Melanie Gillespie , Work Life Consultant - Staff
Melanie works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with employees, their supervisors/managers and union representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans for employees.
Tel: 250-721-8450
mgillesp@uvic.ca

Jacquie Parker, HR Program and Project Manager
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.
Tel: 250-721-6530
jacquie@uvic.ca

Belinda Fontes, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Classification
Belinda provides support/coaching and consultative services to leaders and managers on recruitment programs and initiatives at the University based on her assigned portfolio. In addition, her role assists clients with the University’s staff job evaluation and salary systems.
Tel: 250-721-7879
bfontes@uvic.ca

Boriana Tzatcheva, HR Program and Project Manager
Boriana is responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of the systems and business processes supporting the total compensation and recruitment programs.
Tel: 250-721-7464
tzatchev@uvic.ca

Manuela Lale, Total Compensation and Recruitment Assistant
Manuela works with the HR Programs and Projects Managers, Total Compensation and Recruitment and other HR Staff to ensure Total Compensation and Recruitment programs and services move forward as planned.Tel: 250-472-5490
mlale@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors, Staff
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca

Kelly Simpson, Work Life Consultant - Faculty, Sessional Instructors
Kelly works with the Work Life Consulting team and the Benefits Manager in the areas of Return to Work/Accommodation and Long Term Disability benefits. This position works in collaboration with Faculty, their Deans and faculty representatives in order to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work or accommodation plans.
Tel: 250-472-5228
kellysimpson@uvic.ca