HR Consultants

The HR Consultants are available to provide strategic, forward-thinking consultation to help the colleges and departmental leaders and their units with a range of human resource matters. Each University of Guelph college and department or unit has a Consultant assigned to it. The Consultants work diligently to understand departmental needs and objectives so they can advise on programs and practices that can support departmental requirements. 

To find out which HR Consultant supports your college / department please refer to this contact list.

HR Consultants work closely with Human Resource Specialists and are supported by the Consulting Assistants to assist university organizations in the following ways:

  • Advising departments on university policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Interpreting collective agreements.
  • Adapting and implementing G.O.A.L. – University of Guelph’s performance planning, assessment and development program that will support your mission.
  • Providing advice and potential solutions to employee relations and work climate issues.
  • Reviewing organizational structure. Once a department has identified and defined a structure, the HR Consultant can help outline and recommend how to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Serving as a recruitment and selection advisement and resource.
  • Providing consultation on job design and structure, reviewing and analyzing banding requests, and making recommendations based upon established criteria.

Your HR Consultants are:

Linda Bellai, CHRP

x 56147, lbellai@uoguelph.ca

Linda has 20 years of Human Resources experience. Her previous experience includes work as a Human Resources Officer for the Wellington Catholic District School Board and as a Manager of Human Resources for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. Linda joined the University of Guelph 12 years ago and is currently in the role of Human Resources Consultant. Linda’s areas of expertise include Labour Relations/Negotiations and Recruitment and Selection. Linda is dedicated to achieving a high level of customer service, striving always for a "win-win" outcome.

Jane Duck, B.A.

x 58505, jcduck@uoguelph.ca

Jane received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph and has been a respected part of the University of Guelph community for many years. Jane has been a valuable employee in Human Resources since 1990 and during her tenure has contributed as a Job Analyst, Service Coordinator and HR Consultant. Prior to her work at the university Jane held positions in Management and Human Resources in the private sector. Jane enjoys problem solving and building effective working relationships with clients.

Jason White, BComm (Hons.), MBA, CHRP

x 53426, jwhite15@uoguelph.ca

Jason holds an honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BComm.) from Queen’s University – School of Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Organizational Behaviour and Management from Wilfrid Laurier University. In addition, he is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) with The Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario and a Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) with the Institute of Professional Management. Jason’s most recent experience prior to the University of Guelph included HR Business Partner for the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board and Director of Human Resources for Regent Park Community Health Centre. Jason has a keen interest in continuous improvement and evidence-based initiatives.

Joel Young, BA (Hons.), MIRHR

x 56599, jyoung10@uoguelph.ca

Joel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo in Psychology and a Master's degree from the University of Toronto in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. Joel’s professional experience includes a position as a Labour Relations Analyst and Employee Relations Advisor with the Ontario Public Service. Joel has a keen interest in learning the business of his clients in order to better understand their needs and to develop tailored solutions to their Human Resources challenges.