Human Resources Planner On Staff
at the Coast of Bays Corporation


Deborah Collier
Human Resources Planner

The Coast of Bays Corporation recognizes the importance of the development of human resources in the region to achieve the objectives and goals as set out in the Strategic Economic Plan.  To analyse the current situation, identify resource gaps and develop a plan to address these issues is the work of the Human Resources Planner, Ms. Deborah Collier, who began work at the Corporation in September.

During the next few months, Deborah will hold public consultation meetings with community stakeholders throughout the region to identify human resource requirements and labour market issues for all sectors of the population including youth, seniors and those with challenging needs.

Some of the organizations and groups that she will meet with include Citizens Helping and Promoting Seniors (CHAPS), Bay D’Espoir Association for Independent Living (BAIL), Human Resources and Employment, Community Youth Network, seniors’ and youth organizations.  Other community stakeholders will include community councils, town staff, educators, business representatives and professionals. 

An important task of the HR Planner will be to develop a Human Resource Profile of the region. This profile will outline existing skill sets in all sectors.  The human resource requirements of proposed economic development activities would also be determined as well as identifying opportunities for present and future employment.  This profile will be used as a tool by the Corporation when reviewing their Strategic Economic Plan and determining economic and social development issues.

Required training will be determined as a result of the Human Resources Profile.  Deborah will then meet with staff from training institutions to identify relevant courses, which may be pursued by local individuals and organizations.  

Persons interested in meeting with the HR Planner should contact her at the Coast of Bays office – Telephone 709-538-3552 or Toll Free 1-800-205-0799.  Deborah can also be reached by e-mail at hr@coastofbays.nf.ca.