David Smith

Experience

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  Magna International

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2012

  Director, Learning Solutions

  Established specific focus on Learning & People Development for this group of Magna International - One of the world’s leading manufacturers & suppliers of automotive parts to the industry. Served on Executive Committee reporting directly to the EVP of Human Resources.

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  McCain Foods

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2015

  Director, Global Learning

  Served on Executive Committee reporting directly to the CHRO restructuring & improving the operational effectiveness of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of frozen potato specialties & producers of other foods.

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  Leadersmiths

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Organizational Development Specialist

  Consulting in numerous environments. Facilitating organizational change dialog, developing staffing models, actively improving project delivery though knowledge of competencies, and driving execution of large scale initiatives and people intensive projects.

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  Coop Refinery Complex

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  Manager Learning and Development

  Reporting directly to the VP Refinery Operations; led the renewal and transformation of CRC’s Learning & Development function.

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  City of Saskatoon

  May 2019 - Oct 2022

  Director, HR Operations

  Served on Executive Team reporting directly to the CHRO. Transforming HR in four key areas:PROJECT MGT: Focus on project governance and change mgt.TECHNOLOGY: Emphasis on implementing integrated technology and standardizing processes.ORG STRUCTURE: Leading evolution of the HR org structure with a focus on clarifying responsibilities.STRATEGIC HR: Maturing of HR expertise to enable and support decision making across the business.

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  Leadersmiths Inc.

  Dec 2022 - now

  Senior Human Resources Consultant

  Currently leading and coordinating a workforce program focused on research, strategy, and improvement initiatives to position the organizational workforce to be strong, sustainable, and able to make a tangible difference for the clients served. Working closely with organizational and industry partners, government, and the community. The program mandate is to be cross functionally innovative and deliver services which enable workforces to be well researched, well informed, well planned, well developed, well connected, and well resourced to perform. Show less