Carolyn Berardino
About Carolyn Berardino
Carolyn Berardino is the Associate Vice President of Employee & Labour Relations and Workforce Effectiveness at CIBC, with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector focusing on employee relations and labour relations.
Current Role at CIBC
Carolyn Berardino currently serves as the Associate Vice President, Employee & Labour Relations, and Workforce Effectiveness at CIBC. She has held this position since 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her role involves overseeing employee and labor relations strategies and ensuring workforce effectiveness across the organization.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Carolyn Berardino has held various senior positions at CIBC. From 2015 to 2020, she worked as the Senior Director, Employee and Labour Relations. Prior to that, she was the Senior Director, Employee Relations Advisory Services from 2011 to 2020. She started at CIBC as the Director, Employee Relations Advisory Services from 2009 to 2011. Each role was based in Toronto, Canada Area, reflecting her long-term commitment to the company.
Experience at National Bank of Canada
Before her tenure at CIBC, Carolyn Berardino worked at the National Bank of Canada as a Senior Employee Relations Advisor for nine years from 2000 to 2009. This role was based in Toronto, Canada Area and further enhanced her expertise in employee relations.
Educational Background
Carolyn Berardino holds multiple degrees and certifications. She completed a Masters Certificate in Financial Services Leadership at York University - Schulich School of Business in 2015. She also holds an LLB from Dalhousie University and an LLB Hons from Oxford University, completed in 1992 and 1990 respectively. Additionally, she holds a bachelor's degree from The University of British Columbia and an Advanced Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Windsor.
Expertise and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, Carolyn Berardino specializes in Employee Relations and Labour Relations. She possesses expertise in case management and aligning business needs with ER/LR best practices. Known for her strong communication skills and leadership in people management, she effectively collaborates with team members, colleagues, and clients.