Debbie Oster
About Debbie Oster
Debbie Oster is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Development at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Current Position at TELUS
Debbie Oster currently holds the position of Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Development at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has been with TELUS since January 2002. In her role, she is responsible for the end-to-end Human Capital Development portfolio, which includes attracting and retaining talented team members. Additionally, she ensures that leadership development programs are designed to stretch leaders at all levels and creates a high-performing culture of engaged team members.
Previous Experience at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
Before joining TELUS, Debbie Oster worked at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited as Director of Human Resources, Western Canada. She held this position for seven years, from 1994 to 2001, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During her tenure, she played a crucial role in leading large cultural transformation programs focused on re-inventing and re-skilling workplaces for the future.
Career at Canadian Tire Corporation
Debbie Oster's earlier career includes an eight-year tenure at Canadian Tire Corporation, where she served as Senior Human Resources Manager from 1985 to 1993. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she led significant cultural transformation initiatives aimed at re-inventing and re-skilling the workforce.
Educational Background
Debbie Oster completed her undergraduate education at the University of Toronto, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her subsequent career in human resources and talent development.
Leadership in Cultural Transformation
Throughout her career, Debbie Oster has been instrumental in leading large cultural transformation programs at major companies like Canadian Tire, Coca-Cola, and TELUS. Her focus has consistently been on re-inventing and re-skilling workplaces to meet future needs. She has created and sustained high-performing cultures and engaged teams across these organizations.