Darla Southwood
About Darla Southwood
Darla Southwood is an Executive Assistant at Domtar, where she also serves as the Executive Director of Public Relations, Donations, and Safety Department. With a background in career counseling and a focus on sustainability, she advocates for collaborative workplace culture and has over 15 years of experience in career development.
Work at Domtar
Darla Southwood serves as the Executive Assistant at Domtar, a role she has held since 2014. In addition to her primary responsibilities, she also functions as the Executive Director of Public Relations, Donations, and the Safety Department. Southwood leads the Earth Choice Committee, which focuses on sustainability initiatives within the company. Her position involves promoting a collaborative workplace culture and advocating for cross-departmental assistance and learning.
Education and Expertise
Darla Southwood has a diverse educational background. She studied at Cambrian College, where she earned a degree in Business Administration from 2001 to 2003. She furthered her education at Conestoga College, completing a Career Development Practitioner program from 2008 to 2009. Currently, she is studying Indigenous Social Work at Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne, a program she has been pursuing since 2012. Southwood has accumulated 15 years of experience as a Career Practitioner in both Federal and Provincial Service Providing.
Background
Before joining Domtar, Darla Southwood worked as a Career Counselor at SVRC from 2005 to 2014 in Ontario, Canada. This nine-year tenure provided her with valuable experience in career development and counseling. Her background in various educational and professional settings has equipped her with the skills necessary to thrive in her current role.
Achievements
Darla Southwood has been instrumental in leading the Earth Choice Committee at Domtar, which emphasizes sustainability initiatives. She advocates for embracing fast-paced and chaotic work environments as a valuable skill set. Her efforts in promoting a collaborative workplace culture highlight her commitment to fostering teamwork and cross-departmental learning.