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BCIT's human resources professionals are committed to supporting current and prospective employees to achieve their professional and personal goals. Our team of professionals works towards promoting best practices and positive employee relations in an inclusive environment.
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The employees of the Human Resources Department share a common purpose: to provide consultative support services in the areas of recruitment, salary and benefits administration, employee training and organizational development, employee advisory services, labour relations, and employee record systems.
HR Reception
Responsible for responding to general inquires regarding employee benefits, extended health and dental claims and cards, Fair Pharmacare, emergency travel assistance, HR documents and forms.
| HR Reception | Wendy McLeod | Wendy_McLeod@bcit.ca hrassist@bcit.ca 604-432-8384 |
Advisory Services
The Advisory Services team provides a range of human resources services for employees and managers including advice on recruitment and selection, collective agreement interpretation, HR planning, job classification, benefits administration and career development. Each department or school is assigned an Advisor.
- Find out which Advisor to contact for your area [PDF, 98KB].
- View the Advisory Services Organizational Chart [PDF, 138KB].
| Manager, Advisory Services |
Saira Walker | Saira_Walker@bcit.ca 604-432-8897 |
| Human Resources Advisor | Connie Lazarowich | Connie_Lazarowich@bcit.ca 604-432-8824 |
| Human Resources Advisor | Phillipa Bartley | Phillipa_Bartley@bcit.ca 604-432-8616 |
| Human Resources Advisor | Monica Lueg |
Monica_Lueg@bcit.ca 604-412-7498 |
| Human Resources Advisor | Brenda Mason | Brenda_Mason@bcit.ca 604-412-7454 |
| Human Resources Advisor / Recruitment Specialist |
Tanya Prevost | Tanya_Prevost@bcit.ca 604-451-6791 |
| Recruitment Specialist | Pui Lam | Pui_Lam@bcit.ca 604-456-8037 |
| Human Resources Advisor / Recruitment Specialist |
Tammy Reid | Tammy_Reid@bcit.ca 604-451-6997 |
| Recruitment Coordinator | Mari Komatsu | Mari_Komatsu@bcit.ca 604-431-4921 |
| Recruitment Specialist | Jessica Kuyek | Jessica_Kuyek@bcit.ca 604-453-4068 |
| Coordinator | Heather Thomas | Heather_Thomas@bcit.ca 604-451-6840 |
| Coordinator | Sarah DeBeir | Sarah_DeBeir@bcit.ca 604-432-8894 |
Auxiliary Services
Auxiliary Services recruits candidates for administrative and trades positions and coordinates temporary placements due to supported leave and temporary work assignments.
| Auxiliary Services Advisor | Kathie Mikkelsen | Kathie_Mikkelsen@bcit.ca 604-453-4020 |
| Auxiliary Services Coordinator | Pamela Smith | Pamela_Smith@bcit.ca 604-412-7547 |
Labour Relations
Labour Relations works with the unions and management to facilitate constructive and expeditious resolution of issues regarding collective agreements, policies, legislation, grievances and collective bargaining.
| Manager, Labour Relations | Clodine Sartori | Clodine_Sartori@bcit.ca 604-432-8594 |
| Consultant | Neelu Chauhan | Neelu_Chauhan@bcit.ca 604-431-4996 |
| Consultant | Dulce Cuenca | Dulce_Amba_Cuenca@bcit.ca 604-451-6857 |
| Consultant | Jennifer Walker |
Jennifer_Walker@bcit.ca 604-456-8068 |
| Consultant | Lisa Steiman |
Lisa_Steiman@bcit.ca 604-431-4996 |
| Assistant | Danielle Somogyi | Danielle_Somogyi@bcit.ca 604-431-4920 |
Organizational & People Development
Organizational and People Development offers a range of support services regarding leadership and management development, team building, change management, group facilitation, career counselling and professional development funding.
| Manager, Organizational & People Development |
Paul Harris | Paul_Harris@bcit.ca 604-432-8476 |
Part-time Studies Benefits and Retirements
Our Part-time Studies Benefits Team specializes in coordinating and managing benefits and retirements for part-time studies instructors and faculty.
| PTS Benefits and Retirement Advisor | Kathie Mikkelsen | Kathie_Mikkelsen@bcit.ca 604-453-4020 |
| PTS Benefits Coordinator | Pamela Smith | Pamela_Smith@bcit.ca 604-412-7547 |
Systems and Skills Training
The Systems and Skills Training Team provides HR related information and metrics to BCIT and external agencies, and systems expertise, training and services for HR related technology and core BCIT software. We also coordinate recruitment testing.
| Team Leader, HR Systems and Skills Training |
Darlene Hodgson | Darlene_Hodgson@bcit.ca 604-432-8591 |
| Systems Administrator | Valerie Woloshyn | Valerie_Woloshyn@bcit.ca 604-432-8428 |
| Learning Lab | BCIT_HR_Skills_Training@bcit.ca 604-432-8593 |
Total Compensation
The Total Compensation team develops and manages programs regarding competitive compensation, benefits, sick leave management, job evaluation systems and wellness initiatives.
| Manager, Total Compensation | Colleen Fostvelt | Colleen_Fostvelt@bcit.ca 604-432-8596 |
| Total Compensation Consultant | Brenda Mason | Brenda_Mason@bcit.ca 604-412-7454 |
| Assistant, Total Compensation | Brian McNeill | Brian_McNeill@bcit.ca 604-456-8005 |
| Assistant, Total Compensation | Tobi Bailey | Tobi_Bailey@bcit.ca 604-432-8593 |
VP Human Resources Office
| Vice President, Human Resources | Tomi Eeckhout | Tomi_Eeckhout@bcit.ca 604-432-8893 |
| Assistant to VP, Human Resources | Ingrid Friesen | Ingrid_Friesen@bcit.ca 604-451-6792 |