If you enjoy working with people, can exercise sound judgment and are diplomatic and detail-oriented, you already have the trademark attributes of a successful human resources (HR) professional.
HR professionals are responsible for a company's recruitment strategy by screening, interviewing and selecting candidates who will positively contribute to the organization, both financially and personally.
In addition to human resources planning, HR professionals manage the overall quality and cohesiveness of company culture, including employee and labour relations. They also implement policies, programs and procedures regarding collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefits administration.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Human Resources department will have a strong foundation in all areas of human resources management, preparing them for a wide variety of employment opportunities, including human resources administrators, recruitment officers, labour relations officers, training coordinators, health and safety specialists and employee benefits administrators.
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
Ashton’s Human Resources Management program is accredited by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & YK) and allows the students with a Bachelor degree to pursue CPHR designation without taking the NKE exam. This program can also prepare students across Canada for the National Knowledge Examination (NKE) which assesses HR knowledge and skills. This exam is essential for individuals who do not have a Bachelor degree and would still like to become a candidate for CPHR certification. For more information about the CPHR pathways, please click here. Full details are also available from the relevant provincial HR association.
Claudia Roubaud is a professional with over eleven years of progressive experience and knowledge across a wide variety of business management functions that include: Human Resources, Budgets and Accounting, Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Strategic Business Planning, Business Analysis, Performance Management Systems, Customer Service, Communications, etc.
Claudia has been with The City of Calgary municipality for over ten years in various capacities. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society (pre-Law) from the University of Calgary, as well as, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree from the University of Phoenix. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for informal and formal learning and development opportunities.
Harshil Thakrar is an accomplished and engaging Senior Human Resources professional with over 15 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience in multiple industries, including public, private, union and non-unionized organizations. Harshil is passionate about teaching and sharing with students his extensive knowledge and background in collaborative leadership and innovative training, change management, employee engagement and building strong performance management cultures.
Harshil holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management and a Bachelors of Arts (BA) degree in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University. He is certified in Advanced Dispute Resolution from Windsor Law School and is a certified LEAN Blackbelt. Harshil is also a member of the BC Human Resources Management Association and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
Su-Yan Gay is a human resources (HR) professional who brings over 15 years of HR experience to Ashton College. For over ten years, Su-Yan worked for a large crown corporation where she served as the Manager for Learning & Development. Her most recent position took her to Alberta, where she held a Senior HR Advisor role within a municipal government organization.
Based in Toronto, Su-Yan is currently managing her own HR consulting firm (NAYUS Consulting Group) where she is working with small business owners in the Caribbean, assisting them with their human resources and talent management needs.
Su-Yan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education degree (specializing in Adult Education) from Brock University, and a Masters degree in Human Resources Management from York University. In addition, she is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) and is currently pursuing becoming a Certified Executive Coach.
Darrell Lim is a passionate and engaging coach, business leader, and university instructor. With over 15 years of leadership experience, he shares his mission to grow leaders and organizations with individuals, teams and large audiences. He has gained a reputation as an expert in the areas of change leadership, systems and process improvement, and strategic human resources.
Darrell has a Masters degree in Leadership & Management, is a published author on the topic of leadership development and has received coach training at the respected Coaches Training Institute (accredited by the International Coaches Federation). Darrell is a certified practitioner of the renown Birkman Advanced Behavioural Assessment and has coached leaders from Telus, BC Hydro, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Capilano University; he has also led leadership development seminars internationally.
Heidi Bachert-Burke brings more than 20 years of experience and progressive knowledge of Human Resources Management and Administration to Ashton College.
Heidi has worked at a senior management level for large, public sector organizations, managing the full spectrum of HR and administrative activities in domestic and international locations, providing training and workplace facilitation, and coaching and mentoring direct reports for success. She has functioned as the team lead and change agent on a number of HR, employee and labour relations projects, partnered with governments and businesses to develop and implement new diversity initiatives and action plans, and has participated in the development and launching of various administrative strategies and new HRIS systems to improve organizational capacity and capability.
Heidi recently moved from Ontario to British Columbia. Before moving, she worked as a college instructor, teaching and developing material for a Liberal Arts course in Interpersonal Communications. She holds a Master of Arts degree. Heidi is passionate about teaching and mentoring and is excited to be part of the Ashton College faculty.
Michelle Gibbons is a seasoned HR professional with more than 25 years of senior-level human resources management experience in professional services and private sector companies. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Human Resources Management from Ryerson University and a Master of Arts specializing in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University. She is soon-to-be professionally certified as a Corporate Coach through the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. Michelle is passionate about learning and development and successfully leverages her real-world experience in all learning environments.
Michelle currently works for PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) in a senior HR role, specializing in performance management and employee coaching. In addition, Michelle teaches online at the college level in the Human Resources Management diploma program. Michelle is excited to be part of the Ashton College faculty teaching in the Diploma in Human Resources Management program.
Jabeen Boga is an experienced human resources professional with close to ten years of experience across a wide variety of human resources functions. This includes possessing a Certified Human Resources designation with responsibility for offices that span across the Pacific region. Jabeen earned her undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University obtaining Dean’s Honor Roll status.
Jabeen has worked for several large organizations, including KPMG and TD Bank, and is currently employed at a large engineering firm. She is passionate about the field of human resources and about sharing her knowledge through mentoring and teaching.
Jabeen is part of the Ashton College faculty instructing the Diploma in Human Resources Management program. As a recipient of HRD Canada’s 2015 and 2017 Rising Star Awards, she is excited to share her experience and passion for the field of human resources with you!
With over eight years of work experience in human resources, a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and a Certificate in Adult Education, Sarah is dedicated and passionate about sharing her knowledge of human resources and business with others. She is currently completing her Masters degree in Leadership Studies and has a specific interest in leader effectiveness and achieving corporate goals. Sarah has experience in public, private and not-for-profit organizations and has led initiatives in leadership development, training, organizational development, performance development, recruitment, and policy.
Currently, she works as an internal consultant in a large organization leading special projects in talent strategy and managing a comprehensive leadership development program.
Amr Shokry is a global human resources (HR) leader with 20 years of senior leadership experience in Canada, the USA, and Europe. He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies, including Eli Lilly, Novartis, and 3M. In addition to his work history, Amr has presented at major European HR conferences and taught at the undergraduate level at the University of Indianapolis. Holding a Masters degree in Strategic HR Management from the University of Durham (England), as well as the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, Amr is passionate about teaching and mentoring.
Amr joins the Ashton College faculty to teach the Diploma in Human Resources Management program.
Yanny Yeung is a seasoned human resources (HR) professional with over eight years of experience in an HR generalist capacity, which includes recruitment and selection, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS systems. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Diploma in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia. She is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).
Yanny is passionate about teaching and mentoring. She has taught various courses in the local school district for over five years and has been a tutor for over seven years. Yanny teaches in the Diploma in Human Resources Management program at Ashton College.
A human resources professional with decades of experience behind her in a wide variety of positions, Marcelle Sprecher earned her Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation in 1993, and held her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from 1994 to 2012. After working for some of BC’s largest organizations, such as the University of British Columbia, publicly traded William M. Mercer Ltd., and Timberwest Forest Corp., Marcelle ventured into entrepreneurism and for ten years successfully contracted her services out to a variety of firms to manage their human resources and management projects.
Marcelle has been facilitating several of Ashton’s CEBS courses since 2004, and is now instructing the college’s online Diploma in Human Resource Management program.
Claudia Roubaud is a professional with over eleven years of progressive experience and knowledge across a wide variety of business management functions that include: Human Resources, Budgets and Accounting, Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Strategic Business Planning, Business Analysis, Performance Management Systems, Customer Service, Communications, etc.
Claudia has been with The City of Calgary municipality for over ten years in various capacities. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society (pre-Law) from the University of Calgary, as well as, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree from the University of Phoenix. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for informal and formal learning and development opportunities.
Harshil Thakrar is an accomplished and engaging Senior Human Resources professional with over 15 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience in multiple industries, including public, private, union and non-unionized organizations. Harshil is passionate about teaching and sharing with students his extensive knowledge and background in collaborative leadership and innovative training, change management, employee engagement and building strong performance management cultures.
Harshil holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management and a Bachelors of Arts (BA) degree in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University. He is certified in Advanced Dispute Resolution from Windsor Law School and is a certified LEAN Blackbelt. Harshil is also a member of the BC Human Resources Management Association and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
Su-Yan Gay is a human resources (HR) professional who brings over 15 years of HR experience to Ashton College. For over ten years, Su-Yan worked for a large crown corporation where she served as the Manager for Learning & Development. Her most recent position took her to Alberta, where she held a Senior HR Advisor role within a municipal government organization.
Based in Toronto, Su-Yan is currently managing her own HR consulting firm (NAYUS Consulting Group) where she is working with small business owners in the Caribbean, assisting them with their human resources and talent management needs.
Su-Yan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education degree (specializing in Adult Education) from Brock University, and a Masters degree in Human Resources Management from York University. In addition, she is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) and is currently pursuing becoming a Certified Executive Coach.
Darrell Lim is a passionate and engaging coach, business leader, and university instructor. With over 15 years of leadership experience, he shares his mission to grow leaders and organizations with individuals, teams and large audiences. He has gained a reputation as an expert in the areas of change leadership, systems and process improvement, and strategic human resources.
Darrell has a Masters degree in Leadership & Management, is a published author on the topic of leadership development and has received coach training at the respected Coaches Training Institute (accredited by the International Coaches Federation). Darrell is a certified practitioner of the renown Birkman Advanced Behavioural Assessment and has coached leaders from Telus, BC Hydro, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Capilano University; he has also led leadership development seminars internationally.
Heidi Bachert-Burke brings more than 20 years of experience and progressive knowledge of Human Resources Management and Administration to Ashton College.
Heidi has worked at a senior management level for large, public sector organizations, managing the full spectrum of HR and administrative activities in domestic and international locations, providing training and workplace facilitation, and coaching and mentoring direct reports for success. She has functioned as the team lead and change agent on a number of HR, employee and labour relations projects, partnered with governments and businesses to develop and implement new diversity initiatives and action plans, and has participated in the development and launching of various administrative strategies and new HRIS systems to improve organizational capacity and capability.
Heidi recently moved from Ontario to British Columbia. Before moving, she worked as a college instructor, teaching and developing material for a Liberal Arts course in Interpersonal Communications. She holds a Master of Arts degree. Heidi is passionate about teaching and mentoring and is excited to be part of the Ashton College faculty.
Michelle Gibbons is a seasoned HR professional with more than 25 years of senior-level human resources management experience in professional services and private sector companies. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Human Resources Management from Ryerson University and a Master of Arts specializing in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University. She is soon-to-be professionally certified as a Corporate Coach through the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. Michelle is passionate about learning and development and successfully leverages her real-world experience in all learning environments.
Michelle currently works for PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) in a senior HR role, specializing in performance management and employee coaching. In addition, Michelle teaches online at the college level in the Human Resources Management diploma program. Michelle is excited to be part of the Ashton College faculty teaching in the Diploma in Human Resources Management program.
Jabeen Boga is an experienced human resources professional with close to ten years of experience across a wide variety of human resources functions. This includes possessing a Certified Human Resources designation with responsibility for offices that span across the Pacific region. Jabeen earned her undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University obtaining Dean’s Honor Roll status.
Jabeen has worked for several large organizations, including KPMG and TD Bank, and is currently employed at a large engineering firm. She is passionate about the field of human resources and about sharing her knowledge through mentoring and teaching.
Jabeen is part of the Ashton College faculty instructing the Diploma in Human Resources Management program. As a recipient of HRD Canada’s 2015 and 2017 Rising Star Awards, she is excited to share her experience and passion for the field of human resources with you!
With over eight years of work experience in human resources, a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and a Certificate in Adult Education, Sarah is dedicated and passionate about sharing her knowledge of human resources and business with others. She is currently completing her Masters degree in Leadership Studies and has a specific interest in leader effectiveness and achieving corporate goals. Sarah has experience in public, private and not-for-profit organizations and has led initiatives in leadership development, training, organizational development, performance development, recruitment, and policy.
Currently, she works as an internal consultant in a large organization leading special projects in talent strategy and managing a comprehensive leadership development program.
Amr Shokry is a global human resources (HR) leader with 20 years of senior leadership experience in Canada, the USA, and Europe. He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies, including Eli Lilly, Novartis, and 3M. In addition to his work history, Amr has presented at major European HR conferences and taught at the undergraduate level at the University of Indianapolis. Holding a Masters degree in Strategic HR Management from the University of Durham (England), as well as the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, Amr is passionate about teaching and mentoring.
Amr joins the Ashton College faculty to teach the Diploma in Human Resources Management program.
Yanny Yeung is a seasoned human resources (HR) professional with over eight years of experience in an HR generalist capacity, which includes recruitment and selection, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS systems. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Diploma in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia. She is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).
Yanny is passionate about teaching and mentoring. She has taught various courses in the local school district for over five years and has been a tutor for over seven years. Yanny teaches in the Diploma in Human Resources Management program at Ashton College.
A human resources professional with decades of experience behind her in a wide variety of positions, Marcelle Sprecher earned her Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation in 1993, and held her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from 1994 to 2012. After working for some of BC’s largest organizations, such as the University of British Columbia, publicly traded William M. Mercer Ltd., and Timberwest Forest Corp., Marcelle ventured into entrepreneurism and for ten years successfully contracted her services out to a variety of firms to manage their human resources and management projects.
Marcelle has been facilitating several of Ashton’s CEBS courses since 2004, and is now instructing the college’s online Diploma in Human Resource Management program.
