Two Executive Directors hired within VP People, Equity and Inclusion portfolio
Yabome Gilpin-Jackson has only just begun her role as SFU’s first Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion (VPPEI), but she is already taking steps to build the portfolio’s leadership team with the hiring of two Executive Directors.
The people side of the VPPEI portfolio will be led by an Executive Director, Human Resources and Labour Relations and an Executive Director, People & Organization Development, both roles that were in the recruitment process while Gilpin-Jackson was onboarding.
The search for the final member of the PEI leadership team – the Executive Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – is still underway.
“These positions will positively impact SFU’s people and culture as we advance our people, equity and inclusion priorities and plans into the future,” says Gilpin-Jackson.
Chris Hatty hired as Executive Director, Human Resources and Labour Relations
Chris Hatty will take on the role of Executive Director, Human Resources and Labour Relations beginning June 6th, 2022. This position will oversee Human Resources, Labour Relations, Compensation, Pension and Benefits, Recognition, Research Personnel and Human Resources Information Systems.
Chris has been serving in the role of Interim Executive Director, Human Resources for the last year and has spent the last 15 years with SFU as Director of Labour & Employee Relations. Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in Labour Relations, previously holding positions with the University of British Columbia and Canada Post Corporation.
Christina Medland hired as Executive Director, People and Organization Development
Christina Medland will join SFU on June 6th, 2022 as the Executive Director, People and Organization Development. This position will oversee Strategic Business Partner Services, People Development, Employee Wellness and Organization Development and Change.
Christina comes to SFU after 17 years with the City of Vancouver, most recently as Director, Strategic Operations & Organizational Effectiveness in the Planning Urban Design and Sustainability department. Christina brings 30 years of leadership experience from a diverse career spanning organizational development, human resources, business operations and marketing. Read more about Christina in her bio.