Karla Benson

Karla Benson, CHRL, is an experienced HR professional currently serving as an HR Business Partner and HR Leader at Blue North Strategies since October 2021, a marketing agency focused on nonprofit fundraising. Previously, Karla worked as a Talent Acquisition Consultant at Gore Mutual Insurance, supporting the company's growth during its transformative journey starting in June 2020. Prior roles include Talent Sourcing Specialist and Talent Acquisition Specialist at Allianz Partners, and Organizational Effectiveness Analyst and Coordinator at Enbridge, where the focus was on employee development and corporate programs. Early experiences include a Learning and Development Coordinator role at Suncor Energy, as well as HR positions at Calgary Board of Education and Pengrowth Energy Corporation. Karla holds a Business Administration Diploma in Human Resources Management from Mount Royal University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Victoria.