Barbara Ansell
About Barbara Ansell
Barbara Ansell is a Human Resources Business Partner at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources and operations management, having held various roles at companies such as Hudson's Bay Company and The Supreme Cannabis Company.
Current Role at Canopy Growth Corporation
Barbara Ansell serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2021. In this role, she provides guidance to managers on employee relations issues and actively participates in HR policy and program development from inception to implementation. She supports various teams, including BioSteel, Storz & Bickel, and Marketing Teams, contributing to the overall HR strategy and operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Barbara Ansell has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She was the Manager of People and Culture at The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she held several roles at Hudson's Bay Company, including National Manager Store Compensation & Commission and National HR Manager Programs & Communication. Her experience also includes serving as Regional Human Resources Manager at Zellers and various positions at Town Shoes Limited.
Education and Professional Development
Barbara Ansell studied at Ryerson University, where she earned a Certificate in Human Resources from 2000 to 2002. She furthered her education with a course in Compensation Management in 2010. Additionally, she completed the Retail Co-op Program at Humber College. Her educational background supports her extensive career in human resources and operations management.
Operations Management Experience
Before focusing on human resources, Barbara Ansell gained significant experience in operations management. She worked as Operations Manager for Town Shoes Limited and held various managerial roles at Hudson's Bay Company, including Senior Manager of Store Operations. Her operational expertise complements her HR skills, allowing her to understand the complexities of workforce management within retail environments.