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Trevor Axworthy, Principal - Calgary

Human Resources

A uniquely experienced, business-focused leader who has worked in all facets of Human Resource practice in Canada, Europe and Asia. Trevor’s strength’s in employee/labour relations, international business/HR, compensation and change management strategies, has been instrumental in solving difficult client challenges. Trevor has designed, developed and implemented cost-effective solutions from corporate strategies to resolving line issues for his clients. As an experienced independent Pension Appeal Tribunal member, he will use his knowledge of benefits, pensions, statutory and administrative law, conflict resolution and decision writing to assist clients.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Implemented a business oriented consulting HR model and participated as a member of a business leadership team that purchased a $200+M petrochemical business, successfully integrating the new employees.

Led Human Resources programs involving transformation projects and/or merger activities.

Solved long- standing salary administration and pay practice problems through the overhaul of the Hay salary system, implemented job ladders, broad-bands and rationalized compensation policies.

Analyzed and implemented HR systems and programs in Europe and Asia. Hired and trained local HR teams for start up and transition work at all new locations.

Designed successful recruitment and succession planning programs that ensured skilled and leadership positions were filled and construction project needs met.

Fostered constructive and strike free employee relations in pipeline and plant locations and developed a tax effective employee severance program copied by other companies.
Applied knowledge of statutory and administrative justice and mediation skills to avoid costly legal proceedings, made effective representation to governments and agencies and fairly disposed of pension appeals.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

NOVA Chemicals – Director, International People Services
NOVA Gas Transmission Division – Manager, People Services
NOVA Corporation – Acting Manager, Compensation
Husky Oil and Foothills Pipelines – Senior roles with NOVA subsidiaries
Review Tribunal Commission – Member for Alberta (CPP/OAS)

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
Human Resource Institute of Alberta – Past-President and Founding Director
Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations – Founding Director
University of Winnipeg – B.A.
University of Calgary – post graduate Master’s studies – Faculty of Environmental Design
Mahler Executive Leadership Training Program