Manage HR Magazine: Awards Ranking
Manage HR proudly honors the Top 10 Directors of Human Resources in Canada - 2026, forward-thinking professionals who are setting new benchmarks in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. These leaders are redefining talent strategies by leveraging data-driven insights, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and aligning workforce development with long-term business goals. Through their strategic vision and people-first mindset, they are not only building high-performing teams but also driving meaningful organizational growth in an ever-evolving talent landscape.
Top 10 Directors of Human Resources in Canada - 2026
Sabrina Isidore
Human Resources Director and Partner, Akonovia
Sabrina Isidore, Human Resources Director at Akonovia, brings over 15 years of experience building and scaling people functions. With a background in psychology, she partners with executive teams to advance inclusive culture, data-informed people strategy, employer branding and workforce practices that support sustained organizational growth.
Whitney Buhlin
Director, Human Resources, Capstone Copper
Whitney Buhlin is a senior human resources leader with nearly 20 years of experience in talent strategy, organizational development, governance, and operational HR leadership within the mining industry. Currently serving at Capstone Copper, she is recognized for driving global people strategies, strengthening workforce engagement, and supporting large-scale international operations.
Heather Kleiman
Human Resources Director, Spin Master
Heather Kleiman is a senior human resources executive with more than 15 years of experience in talent management, organizational development, employee engagement, and HR strategy across global organizations. As Human Resources Director at Spin Master, she is recognized for building trusted leadership partnerships and strengthening high-performing, people-focused workplace cultures.
Nadine Nantel
Director of Human Resources, MDA Space
Nadine Nantel is a bilingual human resources executive with extensive experience in organizational leadership, change management, and HR operations across large industrial and aerospace organizations. Currently serving as Director of Human Resources at MDA Space, she is recognized for building collaborative teams, driving strategic HR initiatives, and supporting organizational transformation.
Caroline Marcotte
Human Resources Director, Intact
Caroline Marcotte is a senior human resources business partner with more than 15 years of experience in talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational leadership across consulting, healthcare, insurance, and technology-driven environments. Currently associated with Intact, she is recognized for building trusted partnerships, strengthening team performance, and supporting people-focused business growth.
Nathan Cloet
Director, Human Resources, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Nathan Cloet is a senior human resources executive with extensive experience in talent strategy, workforce development, leadership coaching, and organizational growth within Canada’s mining sector. Currently serving at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, he is recognized for advancing people-focused leadership, strengthening talent management initiatives, and supporting high-performing operational teams.
Allison DeBattista
Human Resources Director, Celestica
Allison DeBattista is a senior human resources leader with extensive experience in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development across manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial operations. Currently serving as Human Resources Director at Celestica, she is recognized for aligning people strategies with business objectives and strengthening performance-focused workplace cultures.
Val Deline
Director, HR, Aecon Group
Val Deline is a senior human resources professional with expertise in talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, and strategic HR leadership within construction and infrastructure organizations. Currently serving as Human Resources Director at Aecon Group Inc., she is recognized for fostering collaborative workplace cultures and supporting people-focused operational growth.
Alison Gerhard
Human Resources Director, Rogers Communications
Alison Gerhard is a human resources leader with extensive experience across telecommunications, technology, and globally integrated business environments. At Rogers Communications, she supports strategic people initiatives focused on organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership coaching, and is recognized for building trusted partnerships and strengthening workforce capability.
Laurie Kimpton
Human Resources Director - Canada, Parsons Corporation
Laurie Kimpton is a human resources leader with extensive experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational leadership across engineering and infrastructure environments. Currently serving as Human Resources Director at Parsons Corporation, she is recognized for fostering engaged workplace cultures, strengthening leadership capability, and supporting operational effectiveness across Canadian teams.
