HSAS Staff

Executive Director

The Executive Director of HSAS is accountable for the administration of the Union and represents the interests of HSAS at all times.

The Executive Director provides leadership and management in the planning, development and delivery of all strategic initiatives and programs.

Reporting to the Executive Council, the Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and direction in all matters including policy, risk, quality monitoring, human resources, program evaluation, financial monitoring and reporting.

Working with the Executive Council, the Executive Director, plays the lead role in the development and delivery of strategic initiatives and programs and acts as a liaison with community and government agencies.

The Executive Director, in consultation with the Associate Executive Director -Labour Relations, leads and/or determines the Chief Negotiator for all collective bargaining.

Al Boutin

Position:
Executive Director
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Associate Executive Director – Labour Relations

The Associate Executive Director – Labour Relations provides leadership, guidance, and direction and acts as an expert resource in labour relations to Labour Relations Officers and members. The Associate Executive Director – Labour Relations is responsible for the management of the labour relations services provided to the membership, the supervision of the Labour Relations Officers, and, in consultation with the Executive Director, leads or supports all collective bargaining.

Kim Canning

Position:
Associate Executive Director – Labour Relations
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Manager of Economic and Policy Research

Dustin McNichol, PhD.

Position:
Manager of Economic and Policy Research
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Manager of Communications

Natalie Horejda

Position:
Manager of Communications
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Manager of Finance & Operations

Manager of Finance & Operations of HSAS manages the administrative business affairs of the Union, and leads the planning, organizing and managing of the offices and participates in the overall planning of the Union. In collaboration with the Executive Director and Finance Committee the Office Manager proposes an annual budget for office operations, and guides the organization to meet its financial goals.

Mark Jagoe

Position:
Manager of Finance & Operations
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Executive Assistant

Heather Zazula

Position:
Executive Assistant
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Labour Relations Officers

Located in Regina and Saskatoon and reporting to the Associate Executive Director – Labour Relations, Labour Relations Officers (LROs) are responsible for providing labour relations services and general advocacy for the Union’s Membership.

When members seek the help of Labour Relations Services, our LROs advocate on behalf of those members; resolving issues can lead to positive changes in a member’s workplace.

LRO Duties include:

  • Answering member questions about the Collective Agreement
  • Advise on workplace situations (return to work programs, accommodation, conflict, etc.)
  • Support during harassment complaints, investigations, and conflict resolution processes
  • Solving workplace issues between members and management
  • Where necessary managing the grievance process up to and including arbitration

Jesse Payne

Position:
Senior Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Jason Pacheco

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Kristina Andersen

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Isabella Thomas

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Brina Surkan

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Braden White

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Ryan Sullivan

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Curtis Shuba

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Nick Fattore

Position:
Labour Relations Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Labour Relations Coordinators

Judy Dodman

Position:
Labour Relations Coordinator
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Callista Gerling

Position:
Labour Relations Coordinator
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Communications Officers

Communications Officers work directly with the HSAS Communications Committee. This role is responsible for delivering key Union messages to the membership and the public. Communications Officers are also responsible for the overall brand and visual identity of the Union.

Jess Grant

Position:
Communications Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Dami Ibitoye

Position:
Communications Officer
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Administrative Staff

The Administrative Staff of HSAS provides reception, administrative and secretarial support to the Office Manager, Executive Director, Labour Relations staff, Executive Council and various Committees of the Union.

Kelly Sluth

Position:
Membership Records Coordinator
Office:
Regina Office
PH:
306-585-7751
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Brandi Kinzel

Position:
Administrative Assistant
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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Mandy Doering

Position:
Administrative Assistant
Office:
Saskatoon Office
PH:
306-955-3399
TF:
1-888-565-3399
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