Human Resources Staff Directory
Connie Vander Wall, BBA, MSM, SPHR, CHRP
Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
Responsible for the overall direction, strategy and design of all Human Resources and Payroll services. Directly involved with policy development, planning, recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, pension, health and safety, collective bargaining and research.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4497
F: 705-474-4939
E: conniev@nipissingu.ca
Jo-Ann Lathem
Manager of Payroll Services and Human Resources Information Systems
Responsible for the administering, planning, and processing of all University payroll services. Directly involved in supervising and controlling the activities of the bi-weekly payroll function as well as adminstering the monthly payroll function. Areas of involvement also include pension, benefits and HRIS.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4450
F: 705-474-4939
E: joannl@nipissingu.ca
Susan Mantha, PA
Human Resources/Payroll Advisor
Responsible for collecting, verifying and processing bi-weekly payroll information for all university employees, and updating and maintaining all related records. Areas of involvement also include pension, benefits and HRIS.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4306
F: 705-474-4939
E: suem@nipissingu.ca
Jeff Landry, BSc
Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety initiatives which include WSIB claims management, chairing the Occupational Health & Safety Committee and facilitating the development of safe work methods to ensure compliance with legislation.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4811
F: 705-474-4939
E: jeffl@nipissingu.ca
Jenny Mackie
Human Rights/Human Resources Advisor
Responsible for the primary management and referral of discrimination and harassment complaints and for facilitating the early resolution of complaints consistent with the University’s policies and procedures. Assists in the implementation of a variety of proactive initiatives to promote and create a safe work and learning environment. Other duties include recruitment and selection and assisting the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, in the daily operation/functions of the Human Resources department.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4668
F: 705-474-4939
E: jennym@nipissingu.ca
Christine Dowdall, PA
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
Responsible for providing administrative support pertaining to all operations of the Human Resources office and the duties and responsibilities of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources. Areas of involvement include coordination and management of special projects and initiatives related to the ongoing development of the University and Human Resources.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4433
F: 705-474-4939
E: christid@nipissingu.ca
Marianne Stewart
Human Resources Coordinator (Benefits/Pension/Attendance)
Responsible for pension, benefits and attendance. Areas of involvement include completing the group benefit billings and claim administration, pension tracking and forms, attendance reporting and data entry on the HRIS, completing surveys and various Human Resources initiatives. Other areas of involvement include payroll back up, responding to general group benefit and pension inquiries, and assisting with the maintenance of the attendance module and HRIS
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4253
F: 705-474-4939
E: marianns@nipissingu.ca
Tina Carswell, CHRP
Human Resources Coordinator (Recruitment/Selection/Reporting)
Responsible for assisting with recruitment and selection, administering the STATS CAN surveys, completing Human Resources-related surveys and reports, and assisting the Human Resources administrators with daily operations of the department. Other areas of involvement include conducting bargaining research, payroll back-up, responding to general inquiries with regard to recruitment and selection, and assisting with the maintenance of the HRIS.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4887
F: 705-474-4939
Ruth Anderson
Human Resources Receptionist/Secretary
Responsibilities include reception and providing administrative support to the Human Resources department and acting as first contact for the department. Other areas of involvement include confidential secretarial support, assisting the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, and Human Resources administrators with all Human Resources initiatives.
T: 705-474-3461 ext. 4591
F: 705-474-4939
