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Queen's University Industrial Relations Centre (IRC)
the hrd readers' choice award
for best service provider
MOST EFFECTIVE
RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
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In today’s global economy, business-savvy human resources professionals are the ones who will thrive – and Queen’s IRC's evidence-based professional development programs in the areas of human resources, labour relations, and organizational development give organizations a competitive edge. Using scenario-based learning and proven methodologies, the IRC’s mission
is to build better leaders by giving participants the knowledge and the skills they need to succeed, lead,
and contribute to a better future.
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Industrial Relations Centre (IRC), Queen's University, Executive House, 275 Ontario St., 3rd Floor, Kingston ON K7K 2X5
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WINNER:
THE HRD READERS' CHOICE AWARD
FOR BEST SERVICE PROVIDER
Queen's University Industrial Relations Centre (IRC)
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Stephanie Fischkohl
Manager, Operations,
Queen's IRC
Alison Darling
Director, Professional Programs, Queen's IRC
Stephanie Fischkohl is currently the Manager of Operations at Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre. Before joining Queen’s IRC, Stephanie held other management positions in the private sector and internally at Queen’s University since 2004.
She is responsible for growing business operations, recruitment and selection, financial modelling, labour management and engagement, and program development. She opens the lines of communication between clients, customers, and team members to achieve objectives and new initiatives.
Stephanie is a graduate of the Business Administration program at St. Lawrence College. She is pursuing her Professional Master of Industrial Relations (PMIR) from Queen's University.
Manager, Operations, Queen's IRC
Stephanie Fischkohl
Alison Darling is the Director of Professional Programs
at Queen’s Industrial Relations Centre (Queen’s IRC) where she leads the strategic direction of the Centre. Alison is a long-time Queen’s University employee and has a demonstrated history of successfully leading teams within the higher education sector. Her expertise lies in the areas of cross-cultural leadership, maximizing operational effectiveness, training delivery, management of multi-national teams, coaching, and teaching. She is also a strong business development professional who is passionate about leading with compassion and prioritizing team wellbeing. Alison holds an Executive MBA from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.
Director, Professional Programs, Queen's IRC
Alison Darling
Stephanie Fischkohl
Manager, Operations,
Queen's IRC
Alison Darling
Director, Professional Programs, Queen's IRC
As Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at the IPEX Group of Companies, Saudia Satar is responsible for managing the development and execution of talent attraction strategies, programs and processes to meet the organization’s talent needs.
Saudia joined IPEX in her current role in 2020.
Prior to this, she served in progressively senior roles at Tangerine and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. She holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Sheridan College, a Certificate in Fashion Photography from Ryerson University, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in New Media from Centennial College.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Saudia Satar
Stephanie Fischkohl is currently the Manager of Operations at Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre. Before joining Queen’s IRC, Stephanie held other management positions in the private sector and internally at Queen’s University since 2004.
She is responsible for growing business operations, recruitment and selection, financial modelling, labour management and engagement, and program development. She opens the lines of communication between clients, customers, and team members to achieve objectives and new initiatives.
Stephanie is a graduate of the Business Administration program at St. Lawrence College. She is pursuing her Professional Master of Industrial Relations (PMIR) from Queen's University.
Manager, Operations, Queen's IRC
Stephanie Fischkohl
Alison Darling is the Director of Professional Programs at Queen’s Industrial Relations Centre (Queen’s IRC) where she leads the strategic direction of the Centre. Alison is a long-time Queen’s University employee and has a demonstrated history of successfully leading teams within the higher education sector. Her expertise lies in the areas of cross-cultural leadership, maximizing operational effectiveness, training delivery, management of multi-national teams, coaching, and teaching. She is also a strong business development professional who is passionate about leading with compassion and prioritizing team wellbeing. Alison holds an Executive MBA from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.
Director, Professional Programs, Queen's IRC
Alison Darling
From our humble beginnings in 1871 with just 836 residents, Penrith City Council nestled along the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains now represents over 200,000 residents.
Penrith is transforming into a worldclass City that will soon have an international aerotropolis on its doorstep and as the closet city to that airport we will strengthen our position as the economic and employment hub of Western Sydney.
Our extensive program of city-shaping projects and revitalisation of our city centres is at a scale and scope that Penrith has never seen before making our city the ideal choice to live work and play. These projects and the community programs that Council delivers will enhance our lifestyle and increase access to employment hubs, transport and green spaces.
Our City’s greatest asset is its people, and the staff at Penrith City Council are testament to that. Covering a diverse range of professions and skills we have the people to design, build, manage, and maintain every aspect of public life for the community.
From our humble beginnings in 1871 with just 836 residents, Penrith City Council nestled along the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains now represents over 200,000 residents.
Penrith is transforming into a worldclass City that will soon have
an international aerotropolis on its doorstep and as the closet city to that airport we will strengthen our position as the economic and employment hub of Western Sydney.
Our extensive program of city-shaping projects and revitalisation of our city centres is at a scale and scope that Penrith has never seen before making our city the ideal choice to live work and play. These projects and the community programs that Council delivers will enhance our lifestyle and increase access to employment hubs, transport and green spaces.
Our City’s greatest asset is its people, and the staff at Penrith City Council are testament to that. Covering a diverse range of professions and skills we have the people to design, build, manage, and maintain every aspect of public life for the community.
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Stephanie Fischkohl
Manager, Operations, Queen's IRC
Alison Darling
Director, Professional Programs, Queen's IRC
Rosella leads the Organisational Development, Culture and DE&I projects across the Asia Pacific and Canada regions. Rosella has more than 12 years working with FMCG and Healthcare companies before joining Constellation Brands four years ago. With her expertise in culture, talent development, coaching and leadership, Rosella is focused on building a robust talent portfolio to confidently deliver sustainable business results, and guide people managers to build a constructive culture for our people to thrive.
Organisational Development Manager
Rosella Dang
Stephanie Fischkohl is currently the Manager of Operations at Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre. Before joining Queen’s IRC, Stephanie held other management positions in the private sector and internally at Queen’s University since 2004.
She is responsible for growing business operations, recruitment and selection, financial modelling, labour management and engagement, and program development. She opens the lines of communication between clients, customers, and team members to achieve objectives and new initiatives.
Stephanie is a graduate of the Business Administration program at St. Lawrence College. She is pursuing her Professional Master of Industrial Relations (PMIR) from Queen's University.
Manager, Operations, Queen's IRC
Stephanie Fischkohl
Alison Darling is the Director of Professional Programs at Queen’s Industrial Relations Centre (Queen’s IRC) where she leads the strategic direction of the Centre. Alison is a long-time Queen’s University employee and has a demonstrated history of successfully leading teams within the higher education sector. Her expertise lies in the areas of cross-cultural leadership, maximizing operational effectiveness, training delivery, management of multi-national teams, coaching, and teaching. She is also a strong business development professional who is passionate about leading with compassion and prioritizing team wellbeing. Alison holds an Executive MBA from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.
Director, Professional Programs, Queen's IRC
Alison Darling
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This year the IRC celebrated its 85th anniversary, and to-date the centre has welcomed over 15,500 participants enrolled across 21 programs, developed four world-class certificates and awarded more than 1,700 worldwide, and have recently introduced digital credentialing. Participants and client organizations are supported by a dedicated team of professionals – including new members and a new director, who came aboard this year and brings a fresh approach to the centre’s strategic path and growth trajectory – who help clients choose programs that are best suited to individual and organizational needs and goals. The team aims for a holistic experience, providing guidance before, during and after each program to ensure participants are supported in advance of, throughout, and beyond the programs.
Mental health and wellbeing are a priority for both the internal team and clients, and the IRC works diligently to support participants and organizations who are seeing new demands and opportunities for workplace flexibility and work-life balance. This is an example of the IRC’s demonstrated commitment to the evolution and advancement of the HR profession, and how the centre’s unparalleled expertise helps guide HR professionals and organizations through periods of change, including the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Queen’s IRC rigorously evaluates and updates offerings to address a rapidly changing workplace, participant feedback, and the current needs of professionals. Throughout the tumultuous last few years, the IRC responded to leaders and organizations seeking guidance. The centre offered free, virtual community-of-practice webinars to enable clients to share ideas, connect with peers, and get advice from program facilitators who are at the forefront of innovation and contribute to best practices through publications, presentations, and the development of resources. Leveraging practitioner-focused research to build a solid foundation for professional development training, which is always guided by real-world evidence and through identifying trends and new opportunities, continued to contribute to the calibre of the programs. The IRC maintained enrollment numbers when it pivoted to an online learning format and though it has since returned to in-person sessions, the centre identified a need for virtual options as well – 63% of virtual participants never attended an in-person program, highlighting the value in continuing to offer options for learning – and this dual-model approach has seen IRC’s growth accelerate.
Queen’s IRC stands with HR professionals for the long haul, dedicated to learning alongside participants, developing and adapting programs that are evidence-based, and providing HR professionals the skills and tools they need to thrive whatever the future may hold. The team looks forward with optimism and confidence as they continue to strive for excellence in building better leaders for tomorrow.