Helping you achieve success in dealing with unions and employees!
Helping you achieve success in dealing with unions and employees!
Gary Mearns
• President and Owner of GMA Consulting
• Graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, College of Commerce – B. Comm. (Major in Industrial Relations), College of Graduate Studies – M.B.A., May 1995.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation
• Over 35 years’ experience in Human Resources management in both the public and private sector, including 10 years in labour relations and 8 years in recruitment and staffing
• Sessional Instructor in Human Resource Management (Edwards School of Business at University of Saskatchewan from 2016 to 2020; SIAST from 1996-2002)
• Extensive experience in collective bargaining as management spokesperson in over 150 sets of negotiations with various unions throughout Western Canada including United Food and Commercial Workers; Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union; Canadian Union of Public Employees; Unifor; Teamsters; I.W.A.; SGEU; Saskatoon Teachers Association, and Service Employees International Union.
• Management Nominee on various arbitration boards
• Extensive experience in recruitment and staffing for managerial and supervisory positions; developing compensation systems; developing and implementing performance appraisal processes and human resource policies
After 40 years in the human resources field, I decided to alter direction. Now, I share my passion for effective human resources practices by helping small to medium sized businesses achieve greater success through more effective management of their people.
Effective human resource practices are key to successful businesses—that’s why when it comes to working with my clients, I look for those who share that same belief. I want to give each of you the time and guidance you deserve.