Kara Biles Cphr, Shrm Scp
About Kara Biles Cphr, Shrm Scp
Kara Biles is a seasoned professional in human resources and education, currently serving as the Director of Corporate HR & Employee Experience at Canfor and as a sessional instructor at the University of Northern British Columbia. With extensive experience in various HR roles and a strong academic background, she actively contributes to the community through board memberships and leadership roles.
Work at Canfor
Kara Biles currently serves as the Director of Corporate HR & Employee Experience (Business Partner) at Canfor, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities within the company, including Director of Learning and Leadership/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from 2018 to 2022, and Manager of Human Resources from 2011 to 2012. Her experience at Canfor spans over a decade, showcasing her expertise in human resources and employee development.
Education and Expertise
Kara Biles holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University, completed in 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce with First Class Honours from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) between 2005 and 2008. Additionally, she has a Certificate in Human Resources Management with Distinction from UNBC and an Associate Certificate in Leadership and Conflict Resolution from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources and leadership.
Background
Kara Biles has a diverse professional background in human resources and education. She has worked at the University of Northern British Columbia as a Sessional Instructor for both the Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration programs since 2014 and 2021, respectively. Her previous roles include various positions at the BC Public Service, where she contributed to human resources and project coordination. She also served as an instructor in Human Resources Management at the College of New Caledonia.
Achievements
Kara Biles has served as the President of the Two Rivers Art Gallery Board of Directors and has held the position of Past Chair for the Northern Region of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources – BC & Yukon. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. Her research at Royal Roads University focused on fostering a culture of collaboration to enhance creativity and innovation within organizations.