Bryon deVries is a human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic HR management, employee and labour relations, recruitment, and change management. He has held HR leadership roles with various organizations, including the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Loblaw Companies Ltd. Currently, he operates his own HR consulting business and holds a Bachelor of Arts and has completed coursework for a Master's degree in Political Studies.

1. Bryon deVries, BA (Hons.), CHRP
42 Thorncliff Bay Winnipeg, MB R3P 1N5
204.488-3042 cell-204-230-1742 devries-dynamics@shaw.ca
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/bryonsinformation
CAREER PROFILE
A results focused Human Resources Professional with a demonstrated ability to lead HR management
strategies, promote organizational effectiveness and strategic organizational change. A reputation for
effectively addressing and improving internal processes and procedures within demanding
environments. Determined, with proven leadership skills and multi industry sector experience.
 Strategic Business Planning
 Employee/Labour Relations
 Managing the Collective Agreement
 Recruitment & Selection
 Staff Development & Promotion
 Policy Development
 Change Management
 Performance & Quality Standards
 Leadership Development/Executive Coaching
 Strategic Partnerships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Consultant 2011 - 2015
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
 Effectively satisfied needs of a diverse group of internal and external clients through general HR
practices and ongoing labour relations
 Delivered HR and LR services to four Community Area Offices, Primary Care and Community
Health Agencies.
 Provided coaching and mentoring for Community Area Directors, Team Manager and Supervisors
in the region.
 Frequent interaction with notable unions including: MNU, MGEU, CUPE, WAPSO, MAHCP.
 Played an integral role in several large scale projects,
o EFT or Equal to Full Time transition for direct service workers,
o Revamp of the Public Health Nurse Selection process,
o Team Manager Competencies project and vacation planning with MNU project.
Acting HR Director for Corporate and Community 2013 - 2014
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
 Selected to assume the Director responsibilities for both the Corporate and Community Services
 Lead the team of 10 HR Consultants responsible for the HR function through the Corporate and
Community area of the WRHA
 Provided strategic leadership to the division
 Participated in conversations regarding future services of the WRHA

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Interim Human Resources Manager, MB & NW Ontario 2010 - 2011
BDO Canada LLP
 Provided HR Generalist guidance to management and employees in 13 regional offices in
Manitoba and NW Ontario.
 Coached and supported management on issues of performance management, succession
planning, talent management, and compensation.
 Conducted executive and Campus Recruitment activities and completed hires.
 Provided an analysis of the current organizational structure of the HR function within BDO,
recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Manager of Human Resources & Labour Relations, MB & SK 2007 - 2009
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
 Successfully introduced a functional Human Resources/Labour Relations presence into an
environment where it did not previously exist.
 Orchestrated significant change in coaching and mentoring supervisors, recruitment and
managing the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
 Local implementation of corporate Mission Values and Behaviours, twice yearly employee
surveys, a Performance Management system, employee engagement program, Bridgeview
program, Coaching program, Communications Essentials.
 Managed the administration of the collective agreement to significantly reduce grievance and
arbitration levels.
 Oversaw all aspects of three agreements with Steelworkers and UFCW while creating a
harmonious relationship.
 Increased recruitment functionality via technology and creative print advertising.
 Engaged the entire staff team in executive supervisory training.
 Developed strong relationships with all departments and unions.
 Member of Implementation Team in development of ATS system.
 Led the turnaround of the HR and training departments producing an integrated functional and
spirited team capable of hiring and training 120 plus employees a month.
 Conceptualized and spearheaded the implementation of a New Management Infrastructure
Program, enhancing skill development of the people part of the role.
Manager of Human Resources & Training 2006 - 2007
The Faneuil Group (Inspyre Solutions)
Oversaw all aspects of Human Resources and Training for over 400 employees within a unionized
environment.
 Increased the functionality of the recruitment process to maximize in-house initiatives and reduce
recruitment costs resulting in improved business ratios.
 Developed a strong working relationship with the union that reduced costs associated with
managing the collective agreement.
 Successfully managed two departments, nine staff and related resources.
 Implemented all of the key activities that had challenged former incumbents to the position –
outcomes, consistency in recruitment, team development, and functionality in training operations.
 Authored recruitment, training, performance review, leadership development and other innovative
HR programs that achieved record ROI and productivity outcomes
 Created energized and functional teams within HR & Training.

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Owner / President 2000 - 2006
deVries Dynamics Inc.
Human Resources Consultant offering a full range of HR services to a variety of clients including profit
and not-for-profit agencies. Initiated the recruitment and selection of staff and executives via job
advertisements and postings, job fairs, the internet and professional presentations to academic
institutions.
 Developed a recruitment strategy to increase results and reduce recruitment and training costs.
 Contracted to recruit male mentors for Big Brothers of Winnipeg.
 Implemented performance management systems, progressive management discipline strategies,
conflict resolution and documentation processes.
 Successfully developed polices and facilitated policy manual development.
 Launched and maintained HRIS systems to track applicants and ease flow of information for
management access and use.
 Created a system for job analysis, job description development and pay scales for client in health
care field.
 Managed the administration of the collective agreement to significantly reduce grievance and
arbitration levels.
 Consulted for and participated in contract negotiations (CUPE).
 Coached management groups on topics related to managing the collective agreement to further
reduce instances of grievances.
 Produced quarterly reports to track recruitment efforts, attrition, transfers and discipline matters to
establish best practices for human resources based on tracked data.
 Used data collected to reveal ROI on all areas of HR efforts.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION
 CHRP Certification
 Certificate, Coaching Facilitation, Nexient
 Certificate, Human Resource Management, University of Manitoba
 Certificate, Management and Administration, University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Political Studies, Brandon University
Masters Coursework (one of two years complete), Political Studies, University of Manitoba
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Member, Human Resources Management Association of Manitoba (HRMAM)
Vice President, Linden Woods Community Association
Head Coach, South End United Empoli Soccer Club 2000 – 2005
Co – Coach, Ital Inter Men’s Premier Soccer Club 2005 – 2006
Soccer coaching (Level 3 Certified) both Premier Youth and Premier Men’s
Board of Directors Big Brothers Big Sisters 2014-present