Kevin James Pidwerbeski

BA, CPCC, PID, CHRP, NLP Prac.

Member of HRMA acwb6h@r.postjobfree.com

306-***-****

Qualifications and Background:

More than 20 years of experience as a successful leader.

Led the successful implementation and management of the following full spectrum HR functions, recruitment cycle, employee development, engagement and retention, training and performance management

Facilitated executive coaching for executive and senior leadership teams

Supported senior management with organizational change initiatives

Analyzed company wide training and development to aligned with identified strategic business priorities

Created extensive comprehensive behavioural and leadership competency based training programs

Trained individuals and departments focusing on organizational change issues

Established company wide training programs and job performance evaluation systems

Professional Experience:

E Bourassa and Sons 2013 – 2016

Human Resources Manager

Re-structured the hiring process to include “cultural fit”

Introduce a comprehensive On-boarding and training programs for all new employees

Facilitated coaching for executive and senior leadership

Established “return to work” protocols

Initiated “Claims Management” and “Reduction of time loss” procedures

Developed organizational chart and reporting structure

Designed and implemented a stream lined Performance Review process

Worked with all levels of employees to improve communication and accountability

Applied for Government Training development grant, received .75 million grant

Managed the largest training event in company’s history, worked with vendors and delivered a 12 day training event for all levels within the company, including all owners, managers and Sales team

Pacific Assistant Dog Society 2009 - 2012

Executive Director

Realigned duties, tasks and responsibilities to match the organization’s mission and vision

Created strongest outcomes in organization’s history two year in a row

Implemented the appropriate change management process to manage the transition from top heavy administration based organization to a service focused agency

Defined the leadership needs for each department and ensure the right development was put in place

Coached and mentoring all levels of employees to improve both communication and outcomes

Partnered with diverse stakeholders within the disability communities to improve services to our client base

Oversaw the restructuring of the compensation programs

Expanded product/service base

PRIME Strategies 2008 - 2009

Director of Human Resources

Developed and designed a comprehensive performance review process

Coached executive team members with respect to performance management and engagement initiatives for better company outcomes

Delivered leadership training to senior and middle management

Enhanced current employee systems and policies, particularly in the area of on boarding and recruitment

Created succession plans

Drove organizational effectiveness through organizational change management strategies

Aligned the company’s polices and procedures with WCB requirements and Employment Labour Standards

Researched industry compensation issues and advised the CEO on total compensation strategies

Completed scope of duties and handed off ongoing support to a junior staff, organization went through downsizing.

Championsway 2007

Human Resource/Corporate and Client Training Manager - Contract

Managed the hiring and training of 60% of the company

Initiated numerous HR programs including leadership development, retention and internal training. Directly managed the HR, Administration and Training departments

Enhanced employee development by initiating e-learning to support Technical IT support and customer service within the call-centre

Re-designed all aspects of the client training program and as part of the executive management team wrote strategic HR documents

Re-organized the administration department, improved record keeping procedures, as well strengthen interdepartmental communication

Completed scope of contract and handed off ongoing support to a junior staff

Magnus International Resources 2006

Human Resource Manager - Contract

Led all HR services for the Organization and projects worldwide

Built HR infrastructure and established policies and procedures and systems to support corporate goals

Setup and established performance management review process

Managed and administrated Medical Benefits, employees’ reviews, as well as led training and development programs

Leveraged the recruiting process and developed retention strategies

Conducted extensive career and productivity coaching sessions

Developed a framework of polices for office administration

Enhanced the communication processes between the Vancouver, China, and Australia offices

Organization ceded operations

Learning, Development and Executive Coaching

Created and facilitated a wide range of programs and services focusing on the improvement of business practices, professional development and leadership within the following sectors; financial, and healthcare.

The Evolve Group 2005 – 2006

Learning and Development Specialist (Contract)

Caribbean Executive Coaching 2003 – 2005

Director, Executive Coach/HR Manager (Contract)

Sovereign Capital Corporation 2001 – 2003

HR Director of Training & Development (Contract)

Insight Coaching 2000 - 2003

Manager, Executive Coach (Contract)

Bernard Haldane and Associates 1998 - 2001

Senior Advisor/Training & Development Specialist

Education and Training:

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Philosophy

Lakehead University, Ontario 1982

Provincial Instructor Diploma

(Adult Educator)

Vancouver Community College, BC. 1995

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

The Coaches Training Institute, California, USA 2001

Numerous Occupational Health and Safety courses for Supervisors

WorkSafe BC 2006

Certified Human Resource Professional

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Association 2008

NLP Practitioner

Thought Models 2015

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