About Us
Human Resources Team
Located in room UC0003 of the Agora Building, the Office of Human Resources team can be contacted during regular business hours of: Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or by dialing 343-8334. The following options are available for more specific inquiries
Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
Roshni Antony
807-343-8010 ext. 8757
Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Office of Human Resources
Katherine Mends
807-343-8334
Employee and Labour Relations
This department provides Human Resources expertise and leadership with respect to the interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements, Human Resources related policies and employment legislation, as well as facilitation of mediation and conflict resolution services.
Consult with this department should you have any questions pertaining to:
- Recruitment and selection
- Employment Contracts
- Employment-related University policies and practices
- Collective agreement interpretation and grievance processing
- Employment-related legislative obligations
- Immigration
- Workplace harassment or bullying
- Dispute resolution and problem solving
- Disciplinary procedures
Manager, Employee and Labour Relations
Sherry Herchak
807-343-8010 ext. 8356
Human Resources Officer
Laura Wark
807-343-8010 ext. 8022
Human Resources and Organizational Development
Human Resources and Organizational Development is your connection to recruitment and onboarding services, compensation and benefits administration, employee engagement strategies, organization design and workforce planning.
Consult with this department should you have any questions pertaining to:
- Compensation
- Benefits entitlement and administration
- Training and orientation
- Employee engagement strategies
- Leaves of absence
- Organizational Development
Manager, Human Resources and Organizational Development
Ian Kral
807-343-8010 ext. 7931
Human Resources Officer
Kylie Williams
807-343-8010 ext. 8578
Human Resources Administrator
Trudy McKinnon
807-343-8010 ext. 7933
Human Resources Administrator
Amy Osmulski
807-343-8010 ext. 7934
Health, Safety, and Wellness
Health, Safety and Wellness oversees the effective and efficient operation of the University’s health, safety, and wellness programs in accordance with established legislation and recognized best practices. Consultative services are provided with respect to health and safety issues including: Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs and risk assessments, WSIB claims management, sick and long-term disability management, workplace violence, and other related areas.
Consult with this department should you have any questions pertaining to:
- Occupational and environmental health and safety
- Injury prevention and reporting
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Emergency response protocol
- Health and safety training
- OHS compliance
- Ergonomics
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Biosafety/Radiation safety/Fire safety
- Sick leave/long term disability
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Manager, Health, Safety, and Wellness
Ursula MacDonald
807-343-8010 ext. 8671
Lab Safety Officer
Tiffany Moore
807-343-8010 ext. 8806
Human Resources – Orillia
As a critical component of the broader Human Resources team, the Orillia campus has a one-stop contact, on-site, servicing all Human Resources related needs. Specifically, should you have any questions or needs relating to recruitment, compensation, benefits, policy interpretation, health and safety, or other employment supports or needs, please reach out to the Orillia HR Office.
Human Resources Business Partner
Hannah Campbell
705-330-4010 ext. 2011
Business Service Officer
Chris Gouett
705-330-4008 ext. 2015