Category: HR Excellence Awards

About the Government of Canada HR Excellence Awards  The Government of Canada Human Resources (HR) Excellence Awards are presented annually by the Human Recourses Council (HRC) to celebrate and recognize the exemplary achievements of the HR Community within Canada’s federal public service. The 2023 Government of Canada HR Excellence Awards are specifically designed to recognize:… Read more of 2023 Government of Canada HR Excellence Nomination Booklet

1 p.m. In person registration and networking 1:30 p.m. Opening Remarks Renée de Bellefeuille, Chair of the Human Resources Council and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Resources, Canadian Security Intelligence Service 1:35 p.m. Congratulatory Remarks Jacqueline Bogden, HR Community Champion and Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada 1:40 p.m. Guest Speaker David… Read more of 2023 Government of Canada HR Excellence Awards Ceremony Program

This award recognizes an individual who has worked in human resources (HR) management and, through the course of their career, has made significant contributions to, or impacts on, the HR community. The Nominee does not need to be a supervisor or manager.  Darlène de Gravina Assistant Deputy Minister, HR Services Employment and Social Development Canada… Read more of Career Contribution in HR Award

This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact in HR policy development, program management and/or service delivery related to promoting a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. This award magnifies the leadership and hard work of the individuals who are influencing openness in our organizational culture, and who are promoting and enabling equity… Read more of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility in HR Award – Individual

This award recognizes an administrative support professional who has excelled in supporting human resources (HR) service and/or HR program delivery. For instance, employees who occupy HR Assistant, HR Clerk, HR Support, or HR Program Assistant positions. Margaret Carew ​Acting Planning & Project Support Officer Canada Revenue Agency Margaret is a professional and dedicated member of… Read more of HR Administrative Support Professional Award

This award recognizes a manager or executive who is not a human resources (HR) professional but demonstrates and champions the knowledge and use of HR practices across their department and/or the public service. The individual must be a leader who plays a pivotal and strategic people management role in their organization and has a demonstrated… Read more of Business Leader Award

This award recognizes an entry level human resources (HR) professional who is new to the profession, (i.e., typically less than five (5) years of experience in the HR field at the non-EX level) and has provided strong contributions to the HR function in their organization.  Lisa Ung HR Generalist Advisor Canadian Space Agency In September… Read more of New HR Talent Award

This award recognizes a human resources (HR) professional who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and a commitment to excellence in HR management within the HR community.   Brandy Fenwick Team Leader, HR Operations Fisheries and Oceans Canada Brandy embarked on her public service journey in 2013 and brought her talents to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in 2016… Read more of HR Professional Award

This award recognizes the leader and members of their team (at any level), who have impacted their organization through an innovative design and/or implementation of a human resources (HR) project or initiative. Collective Bargaining Negotiators and Analysts, Strategic Compensation Management Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Team Lead: Janet Legge Team Members: Daniel Asselin, Karine Beauchamp,… Read more of HR Team Award

This award recognizes a Head of Human Resources (HR) who has made an exemplary contribution to their organization, people management and the public service. Doreen Gagnon Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Resources Division Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Doreen has consistently demonstrated exceptional contributions and leadership to the HR community throughout her career. She dedicated several… Read more of Head of HR Award