Wendy Bulbuck

Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, AltaLink is Alberta's largest electricity transmission provider. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, AltaLink is part of a global group of companies that delivers sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Responsible for leading a team of HR professionals in the areas of, labour relations, compensation, benefits and HRIS. Leading the bargaining strategy, including lead role/chief spokesperson in multiple negotiations and issues. Responsible for the HR portion of the General Tariff Application.

With a workforce of approximately 68,000 employees, Swissport is active at more than 315 airports in 50 countries across 5 continents. With solid company values recognizing people, professionalism and partnerships. (services include: ground handling, fueling, cargo, ground service equipment, passenger lounges, passenger service agents) Responsible for the planning, development, implementation and oversight of a robust and proactive labour relations strategy for Canada and accountable for the delivery of LR services throughout the organization. Responsible for bargaining mandates, chief spokesperson, grievance management, mediation, Human Rights, conciliation and arbitration. (variety of Unions and Locals)

Osborne Interim Management provides senior executives, business advisors and specialized consultants who can deliver solutions to our clients’ needs on a flexible contract basis when they are experiencing challenges during transition, rapid growth, loss of leadership or economic uncertainty. HR expert consultant on a roster. Provided solid HR expertise in a variety of areas to meet the needs of clients and completed HR policy development.

Within a workforce of approximately 14,000 employees, led a team of Managers, Advisors, Business Partners, Generalists and Analysts in the areas of: Labour Relations, Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Health and Wellness. Led the development of strategies, including overall labour strategy, policies, programs, priorities; building a culture of cohesive teams and collective accountability. Chief spokesperson, mediation, arbitration, collective bargaining and Canadian Human Rights.

Sodexo is one of the world's largest multi-national corporations, with approximately 420,000 employees within 34,000 sites in 80 countries. Responsible for leading the Labour Relations strategy and acting as chief spokesperson during the Collective Agreement negotiation process throughout Canada with various Unions in a variety of sectors including Oil and Gas/Remote, Corporate, Education and Healthcare. Led mediation, conciliation, labour board, Human Rights tribunals and resolution of complex and/or sensitive human resources/labour relations issues. Provided labour law advice and mentoring to management leadership Built and fostered positive relationships with extensive Union affiliations to ensure positive labour relations are practiced. Extensive experience in understanding field operations and strong project management Provided strategic labour relations communication/direction to the HR and operational management teams. Responsible for numerous presentations and training Attended various networking and educational events to develop positive relations and further knowledge. Spoke at a variety of HR events across Canada

A workforce of approximately 5000 employees, provided strong directional leadership to a complement of 9 staff comprised of Human Resources Managers, and Benefits and Disability Managers in a customer service, results driven environment. Provided strong Operational Management including the Executive team for a large retail of 5000 employees to ensure fair and consistent interpretation, application of the Collective Agreements, recruitment strategies, and policies which aligned with the Corporate Mission and Values. Chief spokesperson and managed multi million dollar collective agreement bargaining Provided HR/LR recommendations to Executive Management and the Board of Directors Developed and executed Absenteeism Program, Various Training Modules, and Online Employment Recognition Program. Numerous Board presentations Created benefit audit criteria which resulted in a 20% cost savings Developed and led overall strategies for employee engagement, succession planning , coaching and mentoring. Performed duties of Vice President Human Resources for approx 1 year following the prior incumbents' retirement.

Prepared and presented various HR training modules Interpreted and administered the Collective Agreements Developed various HR policies and procedures Conducted various harassment and dicipline investigations Led collective bargaining

Provided best practices Human Resources supporting 7 multi unionized sites with 14 collective agreements aligning the Company's strategic goals and mandates. Chief Spokesperson for negotiations with various unions. Provided strong leadership and solid expertise for adherance and administration of various collective agreements. Prepared and presented various Labour Relations and Human Resource courses Development of HR policy and prcedures Employee Recruitment of non union positions Human Rights and harassment investigations, arbitration and mediation

Organization of approximately 64,000 employees, Canada wide. Experience in various operational positions of Letter Carrier, Plant Mail Sorter,Operational Supervisor, Manager in Winnipeg, MB, and transferred to Calgary in 1992 in operational management. Prepared and presented company arbitration and responsible for handling of grievances.