Amy Garner Campbell

Experience

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  Canada Post / Postes Canada

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1993

  Senior Labour Relations Officer

  Negotiations: Research and Strategy Officer. Prepare collective bargaining mandate request and strategy. Industrial Relations Research, special studies and special labour relations projects.

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  Public Service Alliance of Canada

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Exclusions and Designations Officer

  Co-ordinated & negotiated bargaining unit exclusions and safety and security designations in context of new legislative requirements/provisions; provided representation in mediation/adjudication of disputes; successfully argued first designations case on merits under new legislation (PSSRA). On behalf of Environment Compnent, represent unionized employees in two government departments. Provide grievance advice and support, represent the union in local and national consultation, research and present on topics of union interest. Show less

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  Canadian Blood Services

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Advisor, Labor Relations

  Analysis and advice pertaining to bargaining unit determination, inclusion/exclusion, and bargaining certificate amendment process and requirements in 8 jurisdictions, in the context of the transfer of Blood Program from Canadian Red Cross to Canadian Blood Services. General research, analysis, and recommendations on a variety of human resource issues.

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  Government of Canada

  Feb 1999 - Oct 2007

  Senior Advisor, Labor Relations

  Advise and counsel assigned business units in the resolution of employee / labor relations matters including collective bargaining agreement application and interpretation, grievance decisions, coaching in attendance, performance and disciplinary matters, terminations of employment. Conduct investigations into allegations of harassment and discrimination and prepare findings and recommendations. Proactively monitor human resources analytics and develop new policies, guidelines, training programs, and tools to aid in addressing emerging issues. Show less

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  Parks Canada

  Nov 2007 - Mar 2010

  Manager Labour Relations

  Managed Corporate Labour Relations. LR advice to senior management on complex issues, policy development, mediation and adjudication, consulatation, etc. Managed corporate LR team and supported field LR operations team.

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  Public Health Agency of Canada

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2012

  Senior Advisor Labour Relations

  Provide senior level labour relations advise and support in all manner of operational labour relations. Provide contract interpretation, policy guidance etc. Conduct harassment and disciplinary investigations and make recommendations to management on appropriate action. Represent management in grievances, mediation and adjudication.

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  Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Senior Project Advisor, Employee Performance Management

  Provide HR and LR expertise to implementation of new Performance Management Directive covering the Core Public Administration for the Federal Government of Canada (196,000 employees). Develop tools and approaches to ensure common approach to employee performance management. Design and deliver two separate workshops: a full day course for managers and day course for employees to assist in understanding new requirements and developing skills to use performance management effectively. Delivered training across the country to wide range of audiences. Show less

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  National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

  May 2014 - Apr 2019

  Direct the delivery of of both corporate labour relations and compensation programs (collective bargaining, collective agreement interpretation, adjudication, union consultation, policy etc) and operational labour relations and pay services (grievances, pay etc.). Chief spokesperson at key bargaining tables. Strategic advice to senior executive. Represent the employer in the conduct of collective bargaining for six collective agreements representing 1800 employees. Develop management proposals, negotiations mandate. Represent the National Research Council in the conduct of bargaining sessions. Define essential services. Develop tools to assist with strike planning and strike management.

  • Director, Labour Relations and Compensation

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Chief Negotiator, Collective Bargaining (First Chair)

    May 2014 - Apr 2018
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  National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

  Apr 2023 - now

  Lead a team of 146 of Human Resource professions in the delivery of HR programs and services. Implement Human Resources division renewal/redesign to solidify HR’s position as a strategic business partner. Enable achievement of notable equity, diversity and inclusion improvements and act as organizational Champion for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as well as Executive Champion for 2sLGBTQI+ inclusion. Spearhead collective bargaining for 10 collective agreements with two bargaining agents and manage corporate-union relations. Ensure achievement of Wellness Strategy goals, Talent Attraction Strategy goals, and Leadership Development goals. Support HR needs in significant organizational change initiatives. Show less

  • Executive Director, Labour Relations, Compensation and Classification

    Apr 2019 - now

  • Acting Vice President Human Resources

    Apr 2023 - Jan 2024