Paul MacDonald

** ********* **** ****: 902-***-****

Windsor Junction, NS Home: 902-***-****

B2T 0C4 e-mail: acupwc@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Accomplished Human Resources Professional with over 20 years of progressive and diverse leadership experience. A results oriented, hands on professional with an emphasis on business goals and objectives.

A strong background in Employee Relations, Labour Relation, Recruiting, Compensation and Benefits, Safety, Aboriginal (Innu) Relations, Training, Performance Management, Policy and Organizational Development

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Vice President Human Resources March 2010 to April 2016

The Municipal Group of Companies

Director HR & Safety Jan 2004 to March 2010

The Municipal Group of Companies

The largest civil contractor in Atlantic Canada, the Municipal Group is comprised of numerous diversified business units. With over 2800 employees and revenues in excess of $700m, service offerings include construction, environmental, asphalt and quarry, utilities, emulsions, demolition, mining, waste collection and removal, environmental services and disposal serving Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northern Quebec, and the Caribbean.

Selected Accomplishments:

Part of a team that grew the company from 750 employees to over 2800 employees.

Developed and grew the “Dexter Institute” training program and institution.

Successfully negotiated over 10 collective agreements with three different unions

Oversaw change in safety culture which resulted in a significant improvement in safety of over 850% and a Workers Compensation savings in excess of $500,000.

Oversaw the management of the company’s group insurance and pension plans that resulted in reduced management fees and no cost increases for over 9 years.

Involved in all aspects of company acquisitions, integration and closures.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing and directing the Human Resources activities of multiple companies with over 2800 employees situated in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Quebec.

Labour Relations

Employee Relations

Aboriginal Relations

Training and Development including overseeing the direction of the “Dexter Institute”

Benefit Plan Management (Pension & Group Insurance)

Acquisitions and Mergers

Recruiting

Payroll

Occupational Health & Safety

Strategic H.R. initiatives

Area H.R. Manager Mar 2001 – Jan 2004

USG Corporation

H.R. Manager Aug 98 – Mar 01

USG Corporation

H.R. Supervisor Mar 96 – Aug 98

USG Corporation (Fundy Gypsum)

USG Corporation mines and manufactures construction materials, most notably drywall and joint compound in Canada and the United States. The company is the largest distributor of wallboard in the United States and the largest manufacturer of gypsum products in North America.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing strategic Human Resources planning, direction and support to four locations (Nova Scotia & New Brunswick) and over 350 employees and their Human Resources Managers.

Employee & Labour Relations

Plant Acquisitions and Closures

Collective Bargaining / Conciliation

Grievance and Arbitration

Strategic Human Resources / Succession Planning

Health and Safety

Benefit Administration

Training & Development

Recruitment

Special Projects (Corporate)

Town of Bedford Oct 95 –Mar 96

H.R. Assistant

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Queens Certificate in Industrial Relations

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Mercer – Mergers & Acquisition Workshop

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)

Certified Predictive Index (PI) Analyst

Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR)

Compensation Management Specialist (CMS)

Group Benefits Associate (GBA)

Zenger Miller “Front Line Leadership” certified trainer

Certificate in Human Resources Management (Saint Mary’s University)

Bachelor of Commerce (Saint Mary’s University)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS

Nova Scotia Road Builders Educational Committee – part of a team that developed a 8 week Asphalt Paving Laydown Technician training course to improve professional standards in the industry.

Past President, International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (Halifax Chapter)

Past Member of Canadian Council on Learning – Halifax Roundtable

Past Member of Greater Halifax Partnership Priority Youth Project Steering Committee.

Past Member of the “ Halifax Chamber of Commerce – Education Task Force”

Past Member of the “Halifax Immigration Leadership Counsel”

Guest Presenter / Panel Member –Nova Scotia School Board Association, Multiple Pathways to Success (An interactive Showcase of Learning Partnerships) – November 2006

Guest Presenter / Panel Member – Construction Association of Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting (Apprenticeship Moving forward)- Oct 2006

Presenter & Panel member for NovaKnowledge, Open Mike Debates 2006 (Are we winning the competition for the best and brightest? May 24 & Nov 3)

Presenter at the 4th annual National Forum of Labour Market Ministers – Nov 2005 (The Dexter Institute)

Guest Panel Member at the Human Resources Associations monthly dinner meeting – Sept 2004 (HR Visibility, Recognition and Role)

Completed two labour internships at USG corporate office in Chicago.

Past Member of Nova Scotia Community College Civil Engineering Technology Program Advisory Committee

Past Board Member, Skills Canada – Nova Scotia

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