Sofia Alonso
About Sofia Alonso
Sofia Alonso is the Director of Labour Relations at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with over 12 years of experience in labour relations and human resources.
Title
Sofia Alonso serves as the Director, Labour Relations at TELUS, located in the Toronto, Canada Area. She has been with the company for over 12 years and has held various roles including Senior Labour Relations Consultant and Labour Relations Consultant.
Company
Sofia Alonso is currently working at TELUS, a major telecommunications company in Canada. She plays a significant role in the Labour Relations department, contributing to the company's human resources and employee relations strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Alonso holds a Masters of Industrial Relations from Queen's University, which she completed in 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations from McGill University, with a major in Industrial Relations and a minor in Politics, Law and Society, completed in 2010. She began her educational journey at Collège Jean de Brébeuf.
Background
Sofia Alonso's career in labour relations began with a student position at VIA Rail Canada, where she served as Assistant to the Human Resources and Labour Relations departments from 2007 to 2010. She then worked as a Junior Labour Relations Officer at McGill University in 2010 before joining TELUS where she has held various roles since 2011.
Achievements
During her tenure at TELUS, Sofia Alonso has played a key role in negotiating major labour agreements, which have contributed to improved employee relations. She has extensive experience in handling complex labour disputes and arbitration cases. Additionally, she has developed and implemented training programs for managers and mentors junior employees and interns. She also actively participates in industry conferences and workshops.