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The Durham Chapter Board
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At the Human Resources Professionals Association, we believe that better HR makes business better. Our goal is to ensure human resources professionals are recognized as an essential part of business success, and that our profession is as valued by organizations as those of other major professional associations.
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Mentoring: The HRPA Mentorship Program encourages career growth and development by providing students – and HR Professionals who are early in their careers – with the opportunity to receive one-on-one coaching from more experienced Human Resources Professionals
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Volunteering at HRPA is a rewarding membership experience and volunteers are critical to the association’s continued success.
With the expertise and involvement of members, we create awareness of workplace issues, promote excellence in human resources management practices and provide services that support the HR community, knowledge-sharing and continuous professional development.
HRPA members and students are involved in a variety of volunteer service opportunities including:
- Board of Directors
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- Annual Conference & Trade Show
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About Leadership
Gladys Saenz
Chapter Chair & Chair, Chapter Communications
Gladys is strategic results-oriented Human Resources leader with solid experience and background in diverse industries who has served in senior roles in both the private and public sectors including in unionized environments.
She is motivated and resourceful but also a catalyst for positive change creating progressive work environments to inspire superior performance from all team members.
A strong collaborator with superior analytical skills, Gladys possesses a unique style to solve difficult and complex challenges in a diverse group. She has a passion for learning, which combined, with her extensive knowledge of all the HR functional areas, Payroll and Health and Safety, have been instrumental in her career progression. She has competently developed comprehensive HR strategies and executable operational plans to meet organizational objectives.
Gladys has been a member of the Durham Chapter Board of Directors since 2017. She is eager to continue serving the Board and the chapter members.
Catherine Claridge, CHRP, CHRL
Chapter Past Chair
A member since 2004, Catherine has been volunteering with HRPA since 2011 when she was selected to join the Communications committee of the reformed Toronto Chapter. She joined the Durham Chapter Board of Directors in August 2015 as the Director of Communications, and revived the chapter’s quarterly publication, Resource, as its editor for two years. In 2016 she transitioned to the role of Membership Director, and led the committee that was integral in achieving the chapter Member Retention Award for three years running.
Catherine’s HR expertise is focused on Learning & Development and Recruitment. She obtained certification in Adult Learning at Durham College in 2003, and went back to pursue her CHRP designation, obtaining it in 2009. She currently works at CIBC in downtown Toronto supporting the learning and development initiatives of the organization’s Technology portfolio, which supports end users in the use of new and existing technology in their roles.
Catherine was the 2017 winner of the Durham Chapter Outstanding CHRL Award for her contributions to the chapter and the local HR industry. She was born and raised in Durham Region, and has deep ties to the community. She currently lives in east Toronto with her two sons.
Ernest Mistica, CHRP, CHRL, MIR
Chair, Chapter Mentorship & Chair, Student Liaison
Ernest Mistica is currently an HR Consultant at Ontario Power Generation and has been volunteering with the Human Resources Professionals Association since 2012.
Ernest has has volunteered on the Communications Committee in Toronto and Durham, and has several years of work experience from top energy, telecommunications, and retail companies. Ernest started his HR career at PepsiCo and Bell Canada in progressivegeneralist, organizational development, and talent acquisition roles. After attaining his Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University and his Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University, Ernest attained the CHRP and CHRL designations and was the recipient of the of the 2016 Rising Star Award by HRD Magazine.
With a range of HR experiences across global, national, and local organizations, Ernest hopes to bring his diverse perspective and passion to the HRPA Durham Chapter Board of Directors.
Hazel-Ann Langlois, CHRL
Chair, Chapter Programs
Hazel has been a member of the HRPA since 2014. She is an HR Generalist with 8 years of experience. She has spent time in various functions of HRM including strategic recruitment, training and development, labour and employee relations, and project management. She currently works for a Global HVAC & Energy Company. Since 2017, her time spent at the Durham Chapter has been with the Professional Development committee and she has been a part of bringing engaging speakers and relevant content to our chapter. When she is not at work or volunteering, Hazel enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Candice McAlister, CHRL
Chair, Chapter Regulatory Discussion Groups
Candice McAlister is a Human Resources professional with over 13 years of experience in all areas of HR including talent acquisition, employee and labour relations, compensation and health and safety. As an HR Specialist for Durham Regional Police Service, her responsibilities include providing HR advice and support to the Service and members.
Candice has a BA in Sociology and English from Wilfrid Laurier University, and in 2018, received her CHRL designation. She is currently attending Queen’s University in the Professional Masters of Industrial Relations program. Candice has been a member of the Durham HRPA Chapter since 2016, volunteering with the Student Liaison Committee, and has been the Chair of the Regulatory Discussion Group since 2020.
Candice lives in Bowmanville with her husband and 8-year-old son. She is enthusiastic about HR and enjoys meeting other HR professionals and discussing new arising issues in the HR field.
Peggy Ly
Communications Lead
Peggy Ly has been volunteering with the Durham Chapter Communications Committee since 2019 and currently works with Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. as an HR/Payroll Coordinator. With several years of work experience from manufacturing, banking, and energy industries, her main responsibilities include providing HR services to all staff, recruitment, labour relations, and payroll. With a strong passion for learning, Peggy has completed a Diploma in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources from Seneca College, and a Bachelor of Commerce from York University. Currently, she holds a CHRP designation and is working on completing the CHRL certification in the fall.
Gladys Saenz
Chapter Chair & Chair, Chapter Communications
Gladys is strategic results-oriented Human Resources leader with solid experience and background in diverse industries who has served in senior roles in both the private and public sectors including in unionized environments.
She is motivated and resourceful but also a catalyst for positive change creating progressive work environments to inspire superior performance from all team members.
A strong collaborator with superior analytical skills, Gladys possesses a unique style to solve difficult and complex challenges in a diverse group. She has a passion for learning, which combined, with her extensive knowledge of all the HR functional areas, Payroll and Health and Safety, have been instrumental in her career progression. She has competently developed comprehensive HR strategies and executable operational plans to meet organizational objectives.
Gladys has been a member of the Durham Chapter Board of Directors since 2017. She is eager to continue serving the Board and the chapter members.
Catherine Claridge, CHRP, CHRL
Chapter Past Chair
A member since 2004, Catherine has been volunteering with HRPA since 2011 when she was selected to join the Communications committee of the reformed Toronto Chapter. She joined the Durham Chapter Board of Directors in August 2015 as the Director of Communications, and revived the chapter’s quarterly publication, Resource, as its editor for two years. In 2016 she transitioned to the role of Membership Director, and led the committee that was integral in achieving the chapter Member Retention Award for three years running.
Catherine’s HR expertise is focused on Learning & Development and Recruitment. She obtained certification in Adult Learning at Durham College in 2003, and went back to pursue her CHRP designation, obtaining it in 2009. She currently works at CIBC in downtown Toronto supporting the learning and development initiatives of the organization’s Technology portfolio, which supports end users in the use of new and existing technology in their roles.
Catherine was the 2017 winner of the Durham Chapter Outstanding CHRL Award for her contributions to the chapter and the local HR industry. She was born and raised in Durham Region, and has deep ties to the community. She currently lives in east Toronto with her two sons.
Ernest Mistica, CHRP, CHRL, MIR
Chair, Chapter Mentorship & Chair, Student Liaison
Ernest Mistica is currently an HR Consultant at Ontario Power Generation and has been volunteering with the Human Resources Professionals Association since 2012.
Ernest has has volunteered on the Communications Committee in Toronto and Durham, and has several years of work experience from top energy, telecommunications, and retail companies. Ernest started his HR career at PepsiCo and Bell Canada in progressivegeneralist, organizational development, and talent acquisition roles. After attaining his Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University and his Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University, Ernest attained the CHRP and CHRL designations and was the recipient of the of the 2016 Rising Star Award by HRD Magazine.
With a range of HR experiences across global, national, and local organizations, Ernest hopes to bring his diverse perspective and passion to the HRPA Durham Chapter Board of Directors.
Hazel-Ann Langlois, CHRL
Chair, Chapter Programs
Hazel has been a member of the HRPA since 2014. She is an HR Generalist with 8 years of experience. She has spent time in various functions of HRM including strategic recruitment, training and development, labour and employee relations, and project management. She currently works for a Global HVAC & Energy Company. Since 2017, her time spent at the Durham Chapter has been with the Professional Development committee and she has been a part of bringing engaging speakers and relevant content to our chapter. When she is not at work or volunteering, Hazel enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Candice McAlister, CHRL
Chair, Chapter Regulatory Discussion Groups
Candice McAlister is a Human Resources professional with over 13 years of experience in all areas of HR including talent acquisition, employee and labour relations, compensation and health and safety. As an HR Specialist for Durham Regional Police Service, her responsibilities include providing HR advice and support to the Service and members.
Candice has a BA in Sociology and English from Wilfrid Laurier University, and in 2018, received her CHRL designation. She is currently attending Queen’s University in the Professional Masters of Industrial Relations program. Candice has been a member of the Durham HRPA Chapter since 2016, volunteering with the Student Liaison Committee, and has been the Chair of the Regulatory Discussion Group since 2020.
Candice lives in Bowmanville with her husband and 8-year-old son. She is enthusiastic about HR and enjoys meeting other HR professionals and discussing new arising issues in the HR field.
Peggy Ly
Communications Lead
Peggy Ly has been volunteering with the Durham Chapter Communications Committee since 2019 and currently works with Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. as an HR/Payroll Coordinator. With several years of work experience from manufacturing, banking, and energy industries, her main responsibilities include providing HR services to all staff, recruitment, labour relations, and payroll. With a strong passion for learning, Peggy has completed a Diploma in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources from Seneca College, and a Bachelor of Commerce from York University. Currently, she holds a CHRP designation and is working on completing the CHRL certification in the fall.