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SPECIAL REPORT EMILY DUNPHY HRMS program coordinator Wolseley Canada
Emily Dunphy began her HR journey in the unionized rail industry in England, where she facilitated the rigorous and lengthy recruitment process for train drivers and conductors. Dunphy also managed to roll out an applicant tracking system that helped improve the efficiency of the recruitment process. Upon her return to Canada, Dunphy joined plumbing and HVAC distributor Wolseley Canada as an HR advisor. She started by assisting in the setup of a new HR support centre, serving as a first line of contact for all HR queries across Canada. To better understand employees’ key concerns, Dunphy developed the analytics and reporting metrics needed to better pinpoint areas for improvement. These tasks paved the way for her current role as HRMS program coordinator for the company’s Workday implementation project. Dunphy is keen to continue her career path in the technological side of HR, having identified the need to stay ahead of disruption in HR and the business as a whole.
MARGARET MCBEATH Assistant program manager Amec Foster Wheeler Nuclear Canada
MARIE JOSÉE NORMAND Principal HR consultant Solertia Consulting Group
Marie Josée Normand got a glimpse of HR work at a young age when she spent her summer and school breaks working for a well-known payroll provider, assisting in the small and medium business services department. She eventually decided to study for a bachelor’s degree in HR management, and while completing her internship, Normand began thinking about pursuing a consulting career to help SMEs with their HR needs and challenges. After completing her master’s in HR management, Normand joined Solertia Consulting Group in 2010. Her biggest project to date has been expanding Solertia’s HR analytics and compensation services. She has conducted training sessions for Solertia clients, SME owners and managers, HR professionals, and students, and has participated in mentoring sessions recognized by the HR Order of Quebec as continuing education. Normand was promoted to principal HR consultant in 2015 and leads a team of five professionals. Since late 2016, she has been serving as interim manager for the compensation and organizational performance service line.
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Margaret McBeath developed a strong interest in organizational psychology and HR while working on her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Through her university’s co-op education program, she managed to launch her career in HR at Amec Foster Wheeler. After she graduated in 2011, McBeath was offered a permanent role with the company’s HR team, starting out on recruitment and employee L&D. Currently, McBeath leads all recruitment work at Amec Foster Wheeler and continues to design training programs for managers and employees, covering topics such as performance management and workplace mental health. McBeath has also pursued graduatelevel studies and is currently completing her PhD in the field of public health and health systems, with a specialization in work and health. Her research examines schoolto-work transitions and how variables such as skill acquisitions, learning environments and outcomes, and overall mental health contribute to success in the labour market.
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