Ontario Hospital Association
Leslie J. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. From 2001 to 2004, Leslie served as an Accounts Payable Clerk at the Ontario Hospital Association. From 2004 to 2006, Leslie worked as a Human Resources/Payroll Assistant at the same organization. During the period from 2006 to 2012, Leslie advanced to the position of Human Resources Coordinator. Leslie then transitioned into the role of Human Resources Advisor from 2012 to 2013. From 2013 to 2015, Leslie served as the Manager of Human Resources at the Ontario Hospital Association. Finally, Leslie held the position of Director of People, Engagement, and Culture from 2015 onwards. Prior to working at the Ontario Hospital Association, Leslie worked as a Manager for the Nike Shop & Men's Sportswear division at Sporting Life from 1995 to 2001.
Leslie J. has a diverse education history in the field of Human Resources. They obtained a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality from Seneca College in 1998. They further pursued education in Human Resources Management and received a Certificate from Ryerson University between 2006 and 2009.
In 2008-2009, Leslie J. attended Villanova University and completed a Masters Certificate in Human Resources Management. Later, Leslie J. pursued a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Labour Relations from Athabasca University, which was completed in 2019.
Apart from these formal degrees, Leslie J. has also obtained additional certifications. They have completed courses such as "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences" and "Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies" from LinkedIn in February 2022. Leslie J. has also acquired the "Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)" certification from HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association. Additionally, they have completed the "Mental Health First Aid" certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the "Workplace Mental Health Leadership" certification from Queen's University. The exact dates of these certifications are not provided.
Ontario Hospital Association
Established in 1924, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) serves as the voice of the province’s public hospitals, supporting them through advocacy, knowledge translation and member engagement, labour relations, and data and analytics with the goal of helping hospitals build a better health system. The OHA is also attuned to the broader strategic questions facing the future of the province’s health care system and we work to ensure Ontario’s hospitals have a voice in shaping this longer-term vision.