Kristen Butcher
About Kristen Butcher
Kristen Butcher is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Intact, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and workforce planning, having held various roles at companies such as CIBC, RSA Canada, and Rogers Communications.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Kristen Butcher serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Intact Financial Corporation, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on workforce planning and identifying future skill requirements to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include leading recruitment initiatives and overseeing the talent acquisition team to ensure effective hiring practices.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before her current role, Kristen Butcher held several positions in talent acquisition across various organizations. She worked at RSA Canada as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, she served as a Program Manager in Talent from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes a role as a Senior Manager for Digital Talent Acquisition Strategy at CIBC from 2014 to 2015, where she developed strategies to enhance digital recruitment efforts.
Educational Background and Certifications
Kristen Butcher studied at George Brown College, where she completed a Post-Diploma in Human Resources in 2007. In 2021, she furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace. Additionally, she is Prosci certified in change management, equipping her with skills to support organizational initiatives focused on planning and execution.
Expertise in HR Process Improvements
Kristen Butcher specializes in identifying and delivering HR process improvements. Her expertise extends to leading Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and vendor selections, managing ongoing vendor and contract relationships. She has a strong background in workforce planning and has consistently focused on aligning talent acquisition strategies with the evolving needs of the organizations she has worked for.
Career Progression in Recruitment
Kristen Butcher's career in recruitment began at Rogers Communications, where she worked as a Recruitment Consultant from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Talent Strategy Systems Analyst from 2010 to 2012. Her diverse roles across different companies have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of talent acquisition strategies and workforce planning, contributing to her effectiveness in her current position.