Cathy is responsible for the Human Resources and Fleet Personnel departments at Algoma. In this role, Cathy works closely with other members of the leadership team and provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of recruitment and selection, talent management and development, employee and labour relations, compensation and benefits, disability management, diversity and inclusion, and community involvement.
Cathy joined Algoma in 2008 as Director, Human Resources, supporting both staff and fleet personnel in all aspects of human resources including labour relations, acting as Chief Negotiator for Algoma for several collective bargaining renewals. In 2018, Cathy was promoted to her current position as Vice President, Human Resources with a specialized focus in corporate human resources. As of 2024, Cathy once again holds a dual focus role, concentrating on both corporate human resources and fleet personnel strategies and initiatives.
Cathy has extensive experience in strategic human resources in her 20+ year career. Prior to joining Algoma, Cathy led the human resource department at manufacturing facilities for two large multinational food manufacturing companies. To complement her experience, Cathy holds a BA in Psychology and a Human Resource Management post grad diploma.