presents
HR Forum
The Top 5 Human Resources Related Risks You Need to Know 
 

AGENDA

7:45AM    ï»¿Registration / Breakfast
8:15AM    ï»¿Opening Remarks
8:20AM    Introduction: Sally Wells, Moderator 
8:25AM    Hiring Immigrants, Cultural Sensitivity and Express Entry - Julia                 Ramirez, Ignite Fredericton
8:40AM    UNB Job Development Program - Nichola Anderson, UNB
8:45AM    Productivity Through Assistive Technology - Neil Squire Society
8:50AM    Leveraging Partnership and Opportunities - Penny Polchies,                 JEDI
8:55AM    Government Programs - Department of Post-Secondary Education,                 Training and Labour
9:35AM    Q&A - Sally Wells, Moderator
9:45AM    Break
10:00AM  Panel Discussion:    
                Topic #1 - Employee Engagement - Mike Burgess, Director of                 Human Resources, Xplornet Communications Inc.
                Topic #2 - Hiring Do's and Don'ts - Lori Orchard, Human                 Resources Officer, St. Thomas University
                Topic #3 - Wellness and Mental Health in the Workplace - John                 Oxner, Manager of Wellness and Organizational Development,                 Government of New Brunswick
                Topic #4 - Importance of Job Descriptions - Wayne Mallet,                 Instructor at NBCC
​                Topic #5 - Performance Management - Mike Burgess, Director of                 Human Resources, Xplornet Communications Inc.
12:00 Noon    Lunch
12:30PM    Keynote Speaker: Richard Petrie, Stewart McKelvey - Legal                    Trends Relating to HR and Labour Laws
1:15PM      Q&A - Sally Wells, Moderator
1:30PM      Closing Remarks

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

RICHARD G. PETRIE
STEWART MCKELVEY

Richard Petrie is a Partner in the Atlantic Canada law firm, Stewart McKelvey, based in the firm’s Fredericton, New Brunswick office, where he maintains an active labour and employment law practice. He attended the University of New Brunswick (LL.B., 1990; B.A. 1987) and the University of Illinois (LL.M., 1990). Mr. Petrie has acted as principle legal advisor to employers in both public and private sectors including the following areas: universities; municipalities, transportation; airports, forestry and related manufacturing, auto dealerships, energy and financial services. Mr. Petrie’s practice is concentrated in representing corporate employers with respect to labour and employment law; including administrative and tribunal law, judicial reviews, arbitration, collective bargaining, contract and regulatory issues, wrongful dismissal claims, occupational health and safety matters; union certifications and unfair labour practice complaints. Mr. Petrie has appeared before numerous arbitration, labour relations and human rights tribunals in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Mr. Petrie is a frequent speaker on issues within his area of expertise. Mr. Petrie is recognized in both Lexpert Canadian Directory; Best Lawyers in Canada and Lawday’s Leading Lawyers for Employment Law, as a leading practitioner in the fields of Labour Relations Law; Employment Law; and Workplace Human Rights Law. Mr. Petrie is a member of Stewart McKelvey’s Partnership Board, and Chair of the Partnership Board’s Human Resources and Governance Committee.