Rizwan Ahmed

Rizwan Ahmed has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Rizwan most recently worked as a Human Resources Director for the Government of Saskatchewan, where they developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Human Resources and Support Services for Lac La Ronge Indian Band, where they led the development and implementation of HR strategies. Rizwan also worked as a Human Resources Manager for Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services, focusing on diversity and inclusion strategies. In addition, Rizwan has experience working for Air Canada as a Team Lead, Ontario Public Service as a Recruitment Assessment Methodology Consultant, Pakistan International Airlines as an Assistant Manager of Human Resources, and Iqra University as a Program Coordinator and Professor for Human Resources. Rizwan'sroles across these organizations involved managing HR functions, implementing policies and procedures, overseeing employee relations, and contributing to organizational development.

Rizwan Ahmed completed their Post Graduation in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration at Centennial College from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Balochistan, where they studied from 2000 to 2002. In addition to their formal education, Rizwan has also obtained various certifications in the field of Human Resources. These include the following: Winning Grievance and Arbitration from Canadian Professional Management Services in April 2023, The Osgoode Certificate in Labour Relations from Osgoode Professional Development in June 2022, Progressive Discipline from Labourlawonline.ca in April 2022, Labour Relations Foundation from Queen’s University IRC in December 2021, Certified Talent Management Practitioner from Canadian HR Academy in March 2021, Breath Alcohol Technician from the U.S. Department of Transportation in July 2020, Mastering Fact Finding and Workplace Investigations from Queen’s University IRC in October 2019, Level 1 & Level 2 Workplace Harassment Investigation from Hill Advisory Services in March 2017, Pension Governance from AFOA Canada in July 2016, CPHR from the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals in March 2015, CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) from the Human Resources Professionals Association in October 2014, and CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) from the Human Resources Professionals Association in April 2014.