1. LOUISE BÉRUBÉ
HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP
905.903.4833 • louisegberube@gmail.com
An accomplished HR executive with a proven track record of championing organizational
improvements, culture and growth. Adept at partnering with senior leaders, developing and
implementing strategic plans, resolving complex issues, managing multiple stakeholders and
inspiring staff to peak performance and accountability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL ADVERTISING BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (NABS) 2010 - present
The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) is a dynamic support system for all Canadian
professionals in the advertising and communications industry facing personal, career and family
challenges due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties. www.nabs.org
Director, Allocations and Services
Reporting to the Executive Director, responsible for clinical programs and services for clients,
allocation of financial assistance, fundraising and special projects/initiatives on behalf of the
Board of Directors.
• Provided organizational leadership and support through multiple transformations,
evolving NABS from being reliant on two fatigued revenue streams to a more proactive,
strategic organization. Reduced expenses and built an engaged, cohesive team.
• Led client services for clinical programming and career support/transition initiatives
• Coordinating the allocation of financial support to applicants through a national,
confidential industry volunteer committee
• Launched LifeSpeak on demand service as part of an extension of NABS EAP offering and
to make NABS more accessible/relevant to a changing demographic
• Worked with Board of Directors to return NABS to a position financial stability
• Developed Onboarding Manual for new Board members
• Led two successful fundraising climbs of Kilimanjaro with climbers aged 23-65 to
enhance NABS awareness.
• Earned recognition from multiple agencies and member organizations as a thought
leader on complex HR issues and trusted advisor, deepening relationships and value of
NABS
LEGISLATIVE ASSSEMBLY OF ONTARIO 2008 - 2009
Manager, Human Resources
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, was responsible for supervising a team of HR
Consultants and Assistants engaged in payroll administration, job evaluation and employee
relations’ activities for MPPs and constituency office employees.
• Established training, mentoring and coaching programs
• Designed, implemented and refreshed HR policies and procedures and developed a
comprehensive HR Tool Kit to document processes and procedures, ensuring
consistency and best practices across client groups

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• Established an exceptional student co-op placement experience for the Speaker’s office
and Human Resources with a local secondary school
• Led WHMIS training delivery and managed health and safety portfolio
• Led Attendance, Disability Management and WSIB programs for all employee groups
DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 2005 - 2008
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Reporting to the Director of Education, Supervised team of 30 employees servicing 52 elementary
and secondary schools including recruitment and selection; staff allocation/reallocation;
professional development; employee relations for teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Successfully defended the school board against a long-standing pay equity multi-million
dollar complaint lodged by 3 CUPE bargaining units several years prior to my hire
• Established Job evaluation and pay equity for all employee groups
• Led Communications for Director of Education’s office and Human Resources division
• Developed and delivered presentations to Board and Trustees
• Led negotiations with unionized and non-unionized groups
• Led complex disability management, return to work and WSIB for all employee groups
• Labour relations and collective bargaining agreement administration
EDELMAN PUBLIC RELATIONS WORLDWIDE 2003 - 2005
Director, Human Resources Toronto & Montreal Offices
Reporting to CFO, led all HR activities for Edelman, building and leading a highly engaged
workforce, championing recruitment, retention, fairness, morale, performance management,
administration, and professional development, also serving as Dean of Training, Edelman
University.
• Developed core competencies and performance review system for all employees
including 360 feedback system
• Developed and implemented national fiscal HR strategic plan
• Administered PeopleSoft, Benefits and Payroll
• Designed and implemented new employee orientation program
• Chaired the United Way Committee and Edelman in the Community volunteer program
• Championed productive relationships with US Headquarters and Canadian offices.
TRANSITION STRATEGIES 1993 - 2002
Human Resources Best Practices Consulting
For major client, MDC Partners, served as travelling Human Resources consultant for all holdings
in Canada and USA through a ten-year period. Developed procedures and policies, training and
team building programs for multiple organizations.
• Facilitated annual strategic planning sessions
• Developed and implemented recruitment, selection and outplacement services
• Designed and deployed Employee attitude surveys and managed outcomes in
partnership with senior management
• Led restructuring and redeployment initiative to optimize talent
• Trained new HR Manager at Desgrippes Gobé in New York

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ONTARIO HYDRO 1988 - 1993
Senior Staffing Consultant
Provided HR leadership, developing systems and strategies to optimize staffing of a 6,000-
member branch.
• Identified and resolved emerging HR issues in advance resulting from transition to new
organizational structure
• Led restructuring activities, coordinating branch-wide, voluntary exit incentive packages
for 10,000 employees, providing appropriate supportive consulting
• Led national recruitment campaigns and career fairs to recruit engineers, scientists and
tradespersons for Nuclear Generating Stations leading to hire of 450 engineers and
scientists in six months, earning recognition for recruitment female engineers and
scientists
• Managed return to work for employees on extended leaves of absence and LTD
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF ONTARIO (WSIB) 1986 - 1988
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Led staffing and restructuring efforts, supporting top talent, and orchestrating outplacement
plans for redundant roles, increasing the efficiency of the organization.
EDUCATION
B.A., English 1983
University of Guelph
Situational Leadership II Certified Trainer 2004
Ken Blanchard, San Diego, CA
CHRP (pending)