Twyla Hurley
About Twyla Hurley
Twyla Hurley serves as the Director of Corporate Strategic Employee & Labour Relations at Canfor, a position she has held since 2013. With a strong educational background and extensive experience in human resources and strategic planning, she is dedicated to leading change and achieving organizational goals.
Work at Canfor
Twyla Hurley has served as the Director of Corporate Strategic Employee & Labour Relations at Canfor since 2013. In this role, she focuses on employee relations and labor negotiations, contributing to the company's strategic objectives. Based in the Vancouver, Canada Area, she has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this position, demonstrating her commitment to fostering effective workplace relationships and supporting organizational goals.
Current Role at Post Secondary Employers' Association
In addition to her role at Canfor, Twyla Hurley has been the Executive Director of Strategic Planning & Contract Administration at the Post Secondary Employers' Association since 2018. This position allows her to leverage her expertise in strategic planning and contract management, further enhancing her influence in the labor relations field within the education sector in the Vancouver area.
Education and Expertise
Twyla Hurley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from St. Francis Xavier University, which she attended from 1987 to 1989. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Athabasca University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland, which she pursued from 1990 to 1991. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in labor relations and human resources.
Professional Background
Twyla Hurley has a diverse professional background in human resources and labor relations. She began her career as a Safety Coordinator at West Fraser from 2001 to 2003, followed by a role as HR Supervisor at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited from 2003 to 2005. She then served as HR Manager at Resolute Forest Products from 2005 to 2008. This progression reflects her growing expertise in employee relations and strategic management.
Achievements in Labor Relations
Twyla Hurley has extensive experience in negotiating collective agreements, which has significantly contributed to achieving organizational objectives. She assists executive and senior teams in setting strategic direction, demonstrating her leadership capabilities and commitment to driving change within teams. Her passion for making a difference in the workplace is evident through her various roles and responsibilities.