Who's Who in Human Resources and OH&S

The Human Resources and OH&S department at Portage College plays an active role in a broad range of activities including:

  • Recruitment
  • Hiring
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Pay & Benefits
  • Professional Development
  • Implement & provide information on the OH&S program & related projects as designated
  • Participate, assist & review accident/incident investigations for safe work procedures & codes of practice recommendations
  • Ensure programs are documented & record keeping is in compliance with both internal & external requirements
  • Conduct ergonomic assessments as requested & hazard assessments on new college processes
  • Assist in establishing & maintaining an up-to-date hazard assessment database for the College

The Human Resources & OH&S office is located at the Corporate Centre in Room 203.

Our main line is 780-623-5747 and our email address is hr@portagecollege.ca

Who we are:

HR Manager - Carrie Froehler (780-623-5598)
Responsible for:

  • All HR administration for Portage College
  • Employee Relations issues
  • Classification of positions
  • Harassment Complaints Facilitator (student/staff)
  • Negotiations
  • Member of the following committees:
    • Academic Council Standing Committee - Academic Review
    • Academic Council Standing Committee - Program Planning & Review
    • Academic Council Standing Committee - Teaching & Learning
    • EMAC
    • Hay Classification Committee
    • Joint Consultation Committee (JCC)
    • Occupational Health & Safety Committee
    • Operations Committee
    • Personnel Committee of the Board
    • President's Advisory Committee
    • Professional Development Committee
    • Strategic Directions Committee

HR Consultant - Andre Delaire (780-623-5597)
Responsible for:

  • Recruitment & Hiring of Employees
  • Professional Development
  • Classification
  • Advertising
  • Meeting Alternate for HR Manager
  • Member of the following committees:
    • Hay Classification Committee
    • Occupational Health & Safety Committee
    • PD Review Committee

Pay & Benefits Administrator - Wendy Webb (780-623-5590)
Responsible for:

  • Payroll
  • Entitlement summaries
  • Benefits
  • Pension inquiries
  • Back-up for Employee WCB & timesheets

Payroll Clerk - Donna Lloyd (780-623-5720)
Responsible for:

  • Salaried timesheets
  • Salaried commencements
  • Entitlement inquiries
  • Payroll processing
  • Employee WCB claims

HR Assistant - Carol Smith (780-623-5747)
Responsible for:

  • Administrative duties for the department
  • Casual Contracts and Invoices
  • Casual Timesheets
  • Casual commencements
  • Member of the PD Day Committee
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Employee Recognition Awards