Open Door Group
Katrina Welsh has extensive work experience in human resources and recruitment. Katrina is currently the Chief People Officer at Open Door Group. Prior to this, they worked as a Managing Consultant at Stride Recruitment from January 2018 to July 2021. Before that, they held the position of Human Resources Director at BTY Group from January 2018 to March 2020. From August 2009 to December 2017, Katrina served as the Human Resources Director at Open Door Group. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Recruitment Consultant at AppleOne Employment Services from September 2007 to April 2009 and at Search Consultancy as a Recruitment Consultant from 2004 to 2006, specializing in executive level search within the construction industry.
Katrina Welsh, CPHR, holds a BA (Hons) degree in Communications from Edinburgh Napier University, which they obtained from 1999 to 2003. Recently, in 2021, Katrina completed a course called Indigenous Canada at the University of Alberta. In terms of certifications, Katrina is a member of CPHR BC & Yukon, obtaining this status in May 2023. Katrina is also a Certified Career Development Professional, accredited by the BC Career Development Association. Although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided, Katrina is recognized as a Chartered Professional Human Resources by CPHR BC & Yukon.
Open Door Group
Open Door Group is a non-profit, social enterprise that operates on the fundamental belief that all individuals have the right and ability to succeed. Established in 1976, Open Door Group delivers a range of programs and services to help individuals prepare for, find and keep employment and develop meaningful connections in their communities. Today, Open Door Group serves thousands of people per year in several communities throughout Canada. Our mission is fostering well-being for all by opening doors to sustainable and meaningful employment. We are committed to providing tailored services to everyone that walks through our door. Whoever you are, wherever you may be in your career journey, we are here to support you.