About Chris
Diverse Experience
Chris has built a diverse portfolio in Volunteer Administration and Human Resources through her extensive experience across various sectors and organizations. Her background includes:
- 25 years in the non-profit sector (Management)
- 3 years as a Director in First Nations
- 14 years in the public sector (Manager/Regional Director)
- 1 year in the private sector (Management)
- 1 year in municipal government (Management)
Training and Professional Development
Her training includes "Leading in a Learning Organization" (LILO) and she is Six Sigma Lean Certified (yellow belt). Additionally, she has completed various training programs, including Coaching Out of the Box, Performance Management, Supervisory Success, Strategies and Processes for Change, Project Management, and Respect in the Workplace. completed Coaching Out of the Box training, Performance Management, Supervisory Success, Strategies and Processes for Change, Project Management, and Respect in the Workplace.
Teaching Future HR Professionals
Chris is a sessional instructor with universities across Canada, translating real-world HR leadership into applied learning. Her teaching includes Public Sector Human Resources in Dalhousie University’s Master of Public Administration program, Total Rewards at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Melville School of Business, and Talent Management in the MBA program at University Canada West.
About Chris
25+ Years Experience
25+ Years Experience
25+ Years Experience
Chris brings years of experience leading distributed teams and supporting large national organizations, including accountability for more than 6,500 members. Her commitment to process improvement has been recognized by Accreditation Canada with a Leading Practice award. She is known for her authentic leadership style and her ability to foster strong, collaborative teams. Chris holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and the CPHR and SHRM-SCP designations.
Accomplished
25+ Years Experience
25+ Years Experience
Chris has extensive experience in planning and directing key areas within Volunteer Administration and Human Resources. She is skilled in the entire volunteer management cycle, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and the development of policies and procedures. Additionally, she excels at creating and implementing HR strategies, programs, and initiatives.
Effective
25+ Years Experience
Proven track record
Skilled at identifying and addressing internal and external threats to organizational stability while providing well-considered solutions. Experienced in overseeing program development and managing financial and operational aspects effectively.
Proven track record
Proven track record
Proven track record
Proven track record of identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for various volunteer management and human resource challenges while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve operational success within the organization.
Giving back
Proven track record
Giving back
We always believed in giving back to our community and causes. We have shared our talents and founded non-profit programs that focussed on professionals - giving pro bono services.