Therese Kasongo
About Therese Kasongo
Therese Kasongo is a Human Resources: Campus Recruiter at Arup in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a background in program management and professional development.
Current Position at Arup
Therese Kasongo holds the position of Human Resources: Campus Recruiter at Arup in Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 2021. In this role, Therese coordinates the University Relations and Recruiting Program for a designated geography. She organizes the company's presence at recruiting events with industry-specific campus organizations. Additionally, she conducts and coordinates campus and in-house interviews and selection processes for new hires and interns. Therese also plans and executes local office internship programs and in-house diversity recruiting events. Her responsibilities include providing support for operational improvement projects within recruiting functions, including employment branding and recruiting technology research.
Previous Experience at CIPH
Therese Kasongo served as Program Manager at the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure at CIPH, she was responsible for overseeing and managing various programs within the organization. This role built on her extensive experience in human resources and program management, positioning her to effectively contribute to the development and implementation of organizational initiatives.
Experience at Interior Designers of Canada
From 2016 to 2019, Therese Kasongo held multiple roles at the Interior Designers of Canada, progressing from Member Services Coordinator to Professional Development Coordinator, and then to Membership & Professional Development Associate. In these positions, she managed member services and professional development initiatives, providing support to members and coordinating various development programs. Her work focused on enhancing the value of membership and advancing the professional growth of members within the industry.
Early Career at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Therese Kasongo began her career as a Campus Representative for Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies from 2013 to 2015. In this early role, she was responsible for promoting Warner Bros' brand and engaging with the student community on campus. This experience provided her with foundational skills in marketing, communication, and campus engagement that she would later apply in her human resources career.
Education and Certifications
Therese Kasongo holds an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) in Health Studies with a double minor in Medical Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Toronto. Additionally, she has earned a Human Resources Certificate from the same institution. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her roles in human resources and program management, combining knowledge of health studies with specialized training in human resources.