Chantal Desilets
About Chantal Desilets
Chantal Desilets is a Senior HR Business Partner at KDC/ONE, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources and project management, having previously held various roles at CGI over a span of 14 years.
Current Role at KDC/ONE
Chantal Desilets serves as a Senior HRBP - partenaire d'affaires RH Principal at KDC/ONE since 2021. In this role, she focuses on human resources business partnership, contributing to the strategic direction of HR initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR operations and implementing policies that align with the company's goals. She has played a significant role in developing and implementing a teleworking policy, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of the workforce.
Previous Experience at CGI
Chantal Desilets has extensive experience at CGI, where she held multiple roles over a span of 14 years. She worked as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2000 to 2014, contributing to HR strategies and initiatives. She then served as Human Resources Director from 2014 to 2016 in Manila, Philippines, and later as an Application Project Manager from 2016 to 2020 in Montreal, Quebec. Her diverse roles at CGI provided her with a comprehensive understanding of both HR and project management.
Education and Expertise
Chantal Desilets holds degrees from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and Université du Québec à Montréal. She studied Human Resources Management and Services, equipping her with the necessary skills for her HR roles. Additionally, her background in Information Technology supports her understanding of the technical aspects of HR management, allowing her to integrate technology effectively within HR practices.
HR Projects and Initiatives
At KDC/ONE, Chantal Desilets has led several HR projects, including the introduction of new company values and a leadership training program. These initiatives aim to foster a positive workplace culture and enhance leadership capabilities within the organization. She also managed interim HR operations for a US plant, overseeing all HR activities and leading a team for five months, demonstrating her capability in handling diverse HR challenges.