Colleen R Fitzpatrick. Cphr
About Colleen R Fitzpatrick. Cphr
Colleen R Fitzpatrick is a Human Resources Manager at Canfor, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive HR experience in various sectors and has held the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation since 2003.
Work at Canfor
Colleen R Fitzpatrick has served as the Human Resources Manager at Canfor since 2013. In this role, she oversees HR operations and strategies within the lumber manufacturing sector. Her tenure at Canfor spans 11 years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of HR policies and practices tailored to the unique needs of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Colleen Fitzpatrick holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management and Services from Royal Roads University, which she completed from 2002 to 2003. She also earned a Diploma with Honours in Human Resources Management and Services from the College of New Caledonia, studying from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in human resources across various sectors.
Background
Colleen Fitzpatrick possesses extensive human resources experience in unionized environments. Her career spans diverse sectors, including post-secondary education, natural resources, social services, heavy equipment sales, trades, and lumber manufacturing. This broad experience informs her approach to HR management and strategy.
Professional Affiliations
Since 1995, Colleen Fitzpatrick has been actively involved with the BC Human Resource Management Association - Northern BC as a member, advisor, and/or director. This long-standing engagement highlights her commitment to the HR profession and her dedication to professional development within the field.
Previous Employment
Before joining Canfor, Colleen Fitzpatrick worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Finning (Canada) from 2011 to 2013. She also served as the Human Resources Director at AiMHi - Prince George Association for Community Living from 2016 to 2017. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of human resources in various organizational contexts.