About HR

Vancouver Island University - Love Where You Work!

Our Vision

As a strategic partner, foster positive relationships by providing superior service that supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Our Supporting Principles

• Provide superior service to all employees, departments and decanal areas
• Practice and promote ethics and integrity
• Provide consultation through collaboration
• Recognize and value each employee
• Engage in strategic initiatives at all levels
• Cultivate positive relationships

Consider Us Your Resource for

• Employee Development Initiatives
• Return to Work Plans and Accommodation
• Recruitment and Employee Retention Strategies
• Performance Management
• Leave and Attendance Management
• Collective Agreement / Legislation Interpretation and Application
• Statistical Analysis and Management Reports
• Research and Advice on Labour Relations and Negotiations
• Advice on Job Design and Evaluation
• Workshops and Training
• Consultation on Conflict Resolution and Risk Assessment

We have many creative and innovative solutions!

Your Human Resources Team

• Preben Skovgaard, Manager Labour Relations
• Brenda McKay, Manager Human Resources
• Irma Stevens, Human Resources Secretary
• Human Resources Advisors: Megan Bailey, Ardith Conlin, Lynn Meyers, Diane Rembold, and Mark Webster
• Human Resources Assistants: Susan Farrant and Kelli Yamasaki