Frederic Bessette
About Frederic Bessette
Frederic Bessette serves as the Director of Total Rewards at Canfor, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various organizations, he has developed a strong background in overseeing employee recognition programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Work at Canfor
Frederic Bessette has served as the Director of Total Rewards at Canfor since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's employee recognition and well-being programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic plans. He monitors market trends to identify innovative rewards practices and assesses the effectiveness of current programs. His position also involves managing relationships with vendors and consultants to enhance the company's employee value proposition.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Canfor, Frederic Bessette held various positions in the field of total rewards and compensation. He worked at the City of Montreal as Principal - Rewards from 2006 to 2012. He also served as Director - Total Rewards and HR Administration at Seaspan ULC from 2015 to 2018. His experience includes roles at Mercer, Ubisoft, Intact, Morneau Shepell, CSD, and Vidéotron Telecom Ltd, where he developed expertise in compensation strategies and labor relations.
Education and Expertise
Frederic Bessette has a strong educational background in industrial relations and human resources management. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations from Université Laval and completed a Master's program (Courses) at the same institution. He has also studied at Ivey Business School at Western University, focusing on Organizational Leadership. Bessette holds multiple professional certifications from the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, covering areas such as Global Remuneration, Pension & Benefits, and Compensation.
Professional Certifications
Frederic Bessette has obtained several professional certifications that enhance his expertise in total rewards and compensation management. He achieved Professional Certification in Global Remuneration in 2008, Pension & Benefits in 2002, and Work-Life Effectiveness from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he has a certification in Human Resources Management from the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources, obtained in 1985. These certifications reflect his commitment to ongoing professional development in the field.
Skills and Responsibilities
Frederic Bessette possesses extensive experience in managing cross-border teams and overseeing global compensation and benefits programs. His responsibilities include partnering with Finance and Legal teams on SEC filing related matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. He is also involved in monitoring market trends to enhance the effectiveness of the company's rewards programs and managing vendor relationships to improve employee value propositions.