Anita Bhandari अनीता भंडारी

Anita Bhandari has a diverse work experience spanning several roles in human resources and safety. Anita currently holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at the City of Burnaby since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at the City of Maple Ridge, where they held various roles including Senior Human Resources Manager, Manager of Human Resources, Integrated Talent Management, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development, and Manager of Learning & Development, Health & Safety from 2013 to 2022. Before joining the City of Maple Ridge, they served as the Corporate Safety and Training Officer at the City of Port Coquitlam from 2010 to 2013. Anita Bhandari also has experience as the Founder of Safety etc. from 2004 to 2013, Manager, Health and Safety at Grouse Mountain from 2007 to 2010, and Safety Advisor & Business Development Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Jacques Whitford from 2000 to 2007. Anita started their career as a Staffing Specialist at Robert Half from 1998 to 2000.

Anita Bhandari has a diverse education history that includes several degrees, certificates, and additional certifications. Anita earned a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources Management and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Cultural Transformation) from Royal Roads University. Additionally, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership from the same university.

Furthermore, Anita completed a Labour Relations Certificate from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Anita also holds an Advanced Certificate in Health, Safety, and Environmental Processes from the University of Fredericton.

Anita further expanded their education by earning a BA in Adult Education and a Workplace Education Certificate from the University of the Fraser Valley. Anita also completed a Diploma in Instructional Training and obtained a Train the Trainer Certificate from Vancouver Community College (VCC).

In terms of certifications, Anita is a CPHR member of CPHR BC & Yukon and holds the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources designation from BC Chartered Professionals in Human Resources. Anita completed the Labour Relations Certificate Program from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University and Lancaster House. Additionally, they are a certified MBTI Practitioner.

Please note that the specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.