Kelly Mcdonald

Kelly McDonald is the Senior Director, Human Resources for PortsToronto. An accomplished professional, Ms. McDonald joined PortsToronto in 2014 and has more than 25 years of operational and HR experience working in a range of industries including telecommunications, professional services, retail, non-profit, and transportation.

Ms. McDonald has certifications in areas such as human resources and board governance. She currently serves as a board director for the Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario and International Longshoreman Health and Welfare Trust, and sits on the Black Aviation Professionals Network’s Alliance – which aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. She is a career mentor to both newcomers to Canada and aspiring HR professionals. Ms. McDonald serves on the CHRL Exam Validation Committee of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) governing body. Ms. McDonald volunteers as a Welcome Team Member at Toronto Pearson International Airport and has served as a panelist on Addressing Barriers to Employment for Immigrant and Racialized Women and Youth led by Achev and Women and Gender Equality Canada.

Ms. McDonald holds the following designations: Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and Masters of Trust Management Standards (MTMS) from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).