Biography                                                                                          

Known for his work ethic, tenacity and candour, Steven Droz CIRC acts with integrity and builds strong relationships. Prior to launching his firm in 2009, he held senior positions for leading organizations across a broad range of sectors.

  • Vice President, Human Resources for SNC-Lavalin Inc., an engineering and construction company.
  • Vice President & General Manager for Nelco Inc., a privately owned plumbing and heating wholesaler.
  • Director, Human Resources and Manager, Labour Relations for Spar Aerospace Inc. / EMS Technologies Ltd., a satellite communications and radar imagery manufacturer.
  • Manager, Industrial & Talent Relations for TVOntario, an educational and public affairs broadcaster.

Earlier in his career, Steven worked for McGill University and Scotiabank.

Selected Accomplishments

  • Recruited dozens of senior leaders and hundreds of professionals worldwide.
  • Designed local and international advertising and branding strategies.
  • Reduced employee turnover by up to 50% in highly competitive markets.
  • Re-built human resources, operations, sales and senior management teams.
  • Developed programs such as succession planning, performance evaluation, bonus plans, retention, relocation, orientation, security and absenteeism management.
  • Led post-merger communications and integration activities.
  • Settled complex employment litigation in multiple jurisdictions, including over 1,200 CAW arbitration cases working closely with external legal counsel.
  • Negotiated collective agreements with diverse unions including the CAW, CEP, SPATEA, SSESA, UDA, NABET, ACTRA, WGC, AFM, SEU and the CMOU.

Speaking Engagements

  • Les Affaires – International Recruitment, Montreal, 2009.
  • The Conference Board of Canada and the Government of Canada – Foreign Credential Recognition, Calgary, 2008.
  • Federated Press – How to Recruit Foreign Workers, Montreal, 2008.
  • Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal – Succession Planning, Montreal, 2006.
  • Université de Montréal – HR Management in Multi-Nationals, Montreal, 2006.
  • West Island Human Resources Network – Internet Monitoring, Pointe Claire, 2004.
  • Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal – Stay in School Program, 1997-2004.

Education

Master of Industrial Relations, 1984, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Relations, 1981, McGill University

Membership

Certified Industrial Relations Counselor, 1999
l’Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés

Languages Spoken

English
French

Steven Droz

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