Debbie Clayton

Debbie Clayton has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Debbie began their career at RONA in 1999 as an Operations Manager, overseeing various aspects of store operations. From 2000 to 2006, they served as a Human Resources Advisor at RONA, providing support in HR-related initiatives.

In 2007, Clayton joined Sears Canada as an Area Human Resources Manager, where they acted as a resource and counselor to corporate stores, parts and service, and home installed business in designated GTA units. Debbie built strong relationships with managers, HR leads, and associates while promoting the Sears corporate culture.

Clayton then transitioned to become a Human Resources Manager at Sears Canada between 2008 and 2010. In this role, they were tasked with improving associate relations in a recently unionized facility, managing up to 700 associates. Debbie also served as an HR business partner to 14 managers and 54 people leaders.

Most recently, Clayton has been working at Core-Mark International, starting in 2011. Debbie initially held the role of Human Resources Manager before being promoted to the position of Human Resources Director for Canada in February 2022. The duration and specific responsibilities of this current position are not provided.

Debbie Clayton completed a Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School in 2019. In 2018, they also obtained a Certificate in Advanced Human Resources Law for Senior HR Executives from the same institution. Their Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a focus on Business, was earned from Ryerson University between 1985 and 1989. Additionally, Debbie has obtained certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn in 2022, and in Rolling Out a Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company from LinkedIn in 2021. Limited information is available about their education from Humber College and Fenelon Falls.