Laura Haight
About Laura Haight
Laura Haight serves as the Constituency Manager and Executive Assistant for a Member of Parliament in Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte, where she manages human resources, community events, and financial oversight. She has a background in human resources and recruitment, with previous roles at The Source and DeafBlind Ontario Services.
Work at Government of Canada
Laura Haight has been serving as a Constituency Manager and Executive Assistant at the Government of Canada since 2015. In this role, she manages various responsibilities including overseeing human resources functions for a team of up to eight individuals. She plays a crucial role in advising and assisting a Member of Parliament to enhance their presence within the local community. Additionally, she plans, organizes, and oversees community events hosted by the Member of Parliament, ensuring effective engagement with constituents.
Education and Expertise
Laura Haight holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, where she completed a double major in Communication Studies and Sociology, along with a Business Administration option from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at Georgian College, earning a Certificate in Human Resources Management Graduate Program from 2010 to 2011. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in communication, sociology, and human resources management.
Background
Laura Haight has a diverse professional background in human resources and recruitment. She began her career as a Human Resources & Payroll Administrator at DeafBlind Ontario Services from 2011 to 2012. Following this, she worked as a Human Resources Assistant on a contract basis at the Township of Oro-Medonte in 2011. She then held various roles at The Source, including Recruitment Coordinator from 2013 to 2014 and National Talent Acquisition Manager for a brief period in 2015, as well as Organizational Development & Human Resources Advisor from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements
In her current role as Constituency Manager and Executive Assistant, Laura Haight oversees the advertising, public relations, and social media presence for a Member of Parliament. She is also responsible for managing the annual finances, ensuring that financial claims and reimbursements are processed according to the budget. Her contributions to community engagement and human resources management reflect her commitment to public service.