Robert Van Der Westen, BA., MBA., CHRL

Experience

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  VRM Consulting Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineers

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2017

  Human Resource Management including:Responsible for all HR functions, including: Strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, training, benefits administration, Employee Relations, Management Development, and Performance Management.Member of executive management strategic planning team.Advise leadership team on all HR issues.Lead corporate project teams for implementation of HRIS management and employee self-help modules, and reward and recognition programs.Recruitment selection and the development of retention programs for all staff levelsResponsible for managing the employee benefits program including benchmarking against industry standards, cost control and strategic management.Developed and implemented a work share program through the Ontario Works programFinancial management for the firm including:Financial statement analysis, revenue forecasting, project profitability analysis and all communication and relationship development with the firm’s financial institutionPreparation, testing and analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss statementDevelop and implement internal cost controls to monitor project profitabilityReport financial performance of the firm to the corporations banking partner at annual review meetingChange management including: Developing and implementing a quality assurance program, organizing succession planning, from both a financial and human resources perspective.Project management. mentoring and supervision of staff as team leader on client projectsResearching and presenting industry trends and making strategic recommendations to senior management Show less • Introduced and monitored benchmarked benefits and compensation programs that support organizational goals. • Successfully recruited high-caliber candidates for positions at all levels in the organization, while maintaining these candidates in a competitive job market • Project managed and improved staff performance through the implementation of a full range of training and development programs across multiple locations. • Initiated performance-driven management processes for all levels of staff. • Negotiated with unionized trades and sub consultants  Developing and implementing a quality assurance program ISO 9001  Organizing succession planning, from both a financial and human resources perspective. Ensuring the development of employees to keep pace with technological advancements including REVIT, LEED certification and the BCIN process for professional engineers. Show less

  • Associate Director

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Manager Organizational development and Human Resources

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2013
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  London InterCommunity Health Center

  Jan 2015 - now

  Board of directors

  Vice Chair

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  Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates

  Nov 2017 - now

  Director