Heather M.

Heather M. has an extensive work experience, beginning with their role as the Vice President of People & Safety at Universal Rail Systems®, a company that provides railway services and civil management project solutions in Canada. Heather started this position in May 2019 and continues to hold it. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Director of Human Resources, Health and Safety at the same company, starting in April 2016.

Before joining Universal Rail Systems®, Heather M. was the Director of Talent Acquisition for the Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial Construction Operating Group at AECOM, a global professional and technical services firm. Heather held this position from February 2015 to March 2016.

From December 2013 to March 2016, Heather M. worked at URS, Oil & Gas Division as the Director of Human Resources, Talent Attraction & Total Rewards. In this role, they were responsible for sourcing, securing, and supporting candidates and employees, aligning resources to business growth objectives, and implementing progressive talent attraction strategies.

Prior to URS, Heather M. served as the Director of Recruitment and Workforce Planning at URS Flint, Oil and Gas Division from April 2011 to December 2013. Before that, they were the Area Human Resources Manager at Lafarge Cement from March 2007 to April 2011.

Heather M. began their career as the Director of Human Resources at Ranchers Beef Ltd. from April 2005 to March 2007. Prior to that, they worked as the Area Human Resources Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises from August 1998 to March 2005.

Throughout their career, Heather M. has gained experience in various industries, including railway, construction, oil and gas, cement, and food and beverage. Heather'sexpertise includes people management, talent acquisition, human resources, and health and safety.

Heather M. has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resource Management from Simon Fraser University. Heather also holds a certification in CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) from CPHR Alberta, which they obtained in July 2019. Information about their time at Thompson Rivers University, including the degree name and field of study, is not provided.