Brenda Schacht
About Brenda Schacht
Brenda Schacht serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at the Ontario Energy Board, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she specializes in diversity, employment equity, and organizational development.
Work at Ontario Energy Board
Brenda Schacht has served as Vice President of Human Resources at the Ontario Energy Board since 2018. In this role, she has focused on implementing people strategies that have positively impacted the organization's bottom line. Her expertise in diversity and employment equity has contributed to the development of organizational practices within the Board. Schacht is recognized as a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor, providing guidance to various teams and individuals within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before her current position, Brenda Schacht held several significant roles in human resources across various organizations. She was Vice President of Human Resources at Horizon Utilities from 2011 to 2017. Prior to that, she worked at The Globe and Mail as Vice President of Human Resources from 2006 to 2010. Schacht also served as Senior Director of Employee Relations at CIBC from 2002 to 2006. Her earlier experience includes a role as HR Practice Leader at Speechbobble Inc. on a contract basis in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Schacht holds a Master of Industrial Relations (M.I.R.) from the University of Toronto, where she studied Industrial Relations and Human Resources. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Hon.B.A.) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Western University. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in areas such as diversity and employment equity.
Career Timeline
Brenda Schacht's career in human resources spans several decades, beginning with her role as Vice President of Human Resources at Cott Beverages from 1995 to 1996. She then transitioned to various leadership positions, including her tenure at Horizon Utilities and The Globe and Mail. Schacht's experience at CIBC as Senior Director of Employee Relations further solidified her expertise in the field. Her diverse career path has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of human resources management.