Certificate in Human Resources Management – Online

What they teach at SCS
Compensation
Industrial Relations

Current role
As a People, Human Capital & Culture Strategist, Ahsan has a deep commitment to developing best-in-class HR strategies that enhance the talent experience and support organizational growth. He focuses on aligning HR practices with business objectives and has consistently delivered tangible results, including improved employee engagement, performance, and retention.

Education
Ahsan’s academic credentials, including a PhD in Management & Organizational Behavior and an MBA with HR specialization, provide a strong theoretical foundation for their practical experience.

Professional experience
Dr. Ahsan Qureshi is a seasoned Global Business, Human Capital, People Culture & Change Management Leader with a proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic business alignment through People & Culture initiatives. With extensive global experience expanding 4 continents, 14 countries in senior executive roles at Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte, General Electric, HSBC, Descon Engineering, Boeing-Airbus-Mubadala Aerospace JV, SR Technic to name a few. He has also served as lead in various Board Committees focusing on Human Capital Strategies.

In addition to Ahsan’s corporate experience, he is a distinguished academic member as a faculty member at Mohawk College, Sheridan College, Centennial College and Niagara College. With over 25 years of leadership experience in various business and HR roles, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his students and the institution’s academic role.

What they teach at SCS
Recruitment, Selection and Performance Appraisal of Personnel

Current role
In Anto’s role as Vice President of HR, he is focused on leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance talent acquisition, retention, and development while building a resilient workforce prepared to meet future challenges. He is passionate about driving leadership excellence and cultivating a strong organizational culture that inspires high performance at all levels.

Education
York UniversityYork University
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM), Human Resources Management and Services

Professional experience
Anto Mathew is a dynamic and results-driven educator with a wealth of experience in HR and operations management. With over 23 years of distinguished career both locally and internationally, Anto’s extensive background spans diverse sectors including Logistics, IT, Oil & Gas, Construction, Retail, Engineering, Sports & Recreation, Cultural, and Non-Profit organizations. His multifaceted career is characterized by a proven ability to identify critical areas for improvement, develop strategic policies, and implement effective solutions that drive organizational excellence.

Teaching philosophy
In his role as a teaching instructor, Anto Mathew brings a rich blend of knowledge and practical experience in strategic HR management. His expertise encompasses full-cycle recruitment, recruitment strategy, and talent management, as well as hiring and new hire orientation, employee engagement, and employee/labor relations. His deep understanding of organizational development and change management, coupled with proficiency in project management, HRIS, and ATS, enables him to provide invaluable insights and practical guidance to his students.

What they teach at SCS
Human Resources Management
Training and Development

Current role
She is an instructor in the full-time certificate programs in Business Administration and Human Resources Management. As a member of the Human Resources Professional Association, she has also achieved the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.

Education
Toni’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Human Resources Management (BHRM) and a Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) from York University.

Professional experience
She has many years of professional experience in human resources management in unionized environments including advising and consulting on strategic human resources management services, recruitment and selection, employee contract interpretation/administration and employee and labour relations. Working in student services for many years, she has a deep understanding of the student experience and is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. In her spare time, Toni volunteers her time in a not-for profit serving as 2nd Vice-President and Director, Women’s Committee.

Teaching philosophy
Antonia teaching style does not waiver from student centric values. She aims for an engaging classroom where no question is left unanswered. Her mission “student success” is mobilized though action learning, quality discourse, industry experience, and real-world application. Committed to students, she fosters, an inclusive and equitable teaching environment for all.

What they teach at SCS
Recruitment, Selection and Performance Appraisal of Personnel
Training and Development

Current role
Human resources consultant and JD Aero

Education
York UniversityYork University
Master, Human Resources Management (MHRM)

York UniversityYork University
Post Grad Certificate, Human Resources Management

Professional experience
Belinda has over 10 years of multi discipline Human Resources experience in the Consulting Engineering and Aviation industries, along with teaching undergrads and post grads across the various disciplines of HR.
A curious and passionate people person, who oscillates between learning and teaching, her focus is to contribute to the development of the future HR workforce. Her classes are inclusive, discussion focused and strives to bring the class into the HR world, by drawing upon everyone’s personal experiences to paint ‘It Depends’ scenarios in order to establish a deeper understanding of who they are as individuals, as well as explore possibilities on how they can best serve as top class HR Practitioners and Managers of the future.

Teaching philosophy
She remains committed to providing students with the insights and tools necessary to ensure their employees and companies not only survive, but thrive.

Current role
Indira currently teaches courses in business and human resources management at York University in the Schulich School of Business, School of Administrative Studies, School of Continuing Studies, and School of Human Resources Management, from which she is a Teaching Excellence Award recipient.

Education
Indira brings a PhD in Management from Griffith University as well as an MBA, BEd and BA from the University of Toronto. She is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

Professional experience
Dr. Indira Somwaru is a human resources professional and educator with over twenty years of experience in both business and academic settings. Her industry experience includes senior human resources management positions in a variety of organizations including health care, real estate and publishing.

She brings specialized expertise in negotiations which she teaches to Schulich undergraduate, graduate and executive level students. Indira also teaches courses in the Master’s Degree program in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto and Rotman Commerce.

In addition to teaching, Indira designs and delivers workshops and provides consulting services to private industry, particularly in the area of human resources management. Her areas of expertise include negotiations, change management, leadership and managing diversity.

What they teach at SCS
Industrial Relations

Current role
Professor, instructor and author.

Education
Jason Russell has a PhD in History from York University.

Professional experience
Jason is the author of a book and several academic articles relating to work and labour issues both in historical and contemporary contexts. He regularly presents papers at national and international academic conferences. He has taught courses on labour/industrial relations and other work and employment subjects at five different colleges and universities including York, the University of Western Ontario, and McMaster. His current research interests focus on the development of management as an occupation in Canada from the 1940s to the 1990s.

What they teach at SCS
Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
Training and Development
Human Resources Management

Current role
Independent consultant and educator

Education
He has an undergraduate honours degree in Economics from Laurentian University in Sudbury, and a graduate degree in Education from Nipissing University in North Bay.

Professional experience
Jeff’s background in business and human resources management spans more than twenty-five years. In his capacity as an independent consultant, he has worked with some of Canada’s most influential companies, completing client engagements in both the public and private sectors. His international experience includes working with post-secondary partners in Indonesia to assist with the development of applied entrepreneurship curriculum and the establishment of community business support centres.

Teaching philosophy
Jeff works to create a structured, engaging, and learner-centred experience. He encourages reflection, collaboration, and professional growth by providing supportive feedback and practical tools to help learners apply concepts in both academic and workplace settings.

What they teach at SCS
Occupational Health and Safety Management

Current role
As a principal consultant and owner of his own OHS practice, Mike specializes in advising workplaces on strategies for minimizing the risk of harm to workers, compliance with health and safety laws, and the development, implementation, and certification of occupational health and safety management systems aligned with the Certificate of Recognition (COR™️) and ISO 45001.

Education
Mike holds an undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), coupled with a graduate degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from the University of Toronto.

Professional experience
Mike Russo is an occupational hygienist and seasoned occupational health and safety professional with over 15 years of experience in private industry and not-for-profit.

Mike has practiced OHS in the construction industry, acting as an industry advisor during his tenure with the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA). There, he served as the occupational hygienist, advising Ontario’s construction industry on health hazards and control measures, and worked closely with senior policy advisors, inspectors, and occupational hygienists at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. He served as Acting Director and oversaw the development of IHSA’s prestigious health and safety training courses delivered to over 50,000 participants annually, including courses approved by Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer, such as Working at Heights and Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Teaching philosophy
Mike shares his invaluable insights as an educator, teaching at the university level while mentoring aspiring health and safety professionals on strategic career development.

What they teach at SCS
Industrial Relations
Recruitment, Selection and Performance Appraisal of Personnel
Compensation
Training and Development

Current role
Currently, as a Talent and Organizational Development Program Manager, Opeyemi oversees talent programs for over 18,000 colleagues across North America, designing initiatives that boost performance and engagement.

Education
Opeyemi holds a PROSCI Change Management Certification, an SAP ERP 6.0 certification, a Master’s in HRM, and a Bachelor’s in Industrial & Labor Relations.

Professional experience
Opeyemi Iseyemi is a seasoned global HR professional with over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR transformation, and talent management. For more than 5 years, he has excelled in implementing HR strategies, focusing on talent management, performance management, and employee development.

Dedicated to aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, Opeyemi fosters a positive work environment that motivates employees and enhances productivity. He has successfully led several HR transformation projects, significantly enhancing talent and performance management processes for diverse organizations.

Teaching philosophy
His approach emphasizes connecting HR principles and theories to practical workplace situations, encouraging students to think critically and make informed decisions that drive organizational impact.

What they teach at SCS
Occupational Health and Safety Management

Current role
Human Resources, Health, Safety, and Wellness Professional.

Education
Steve has graduated from three Ontario Colleges, and is a three-time graduate of McMaster University in Human Resources, Labour Studies, and Occupational Health and Safety complimented with a Masters of Public Administration from Western University.

Professional experience
Steve Fletcher has been an Occupational Health and Safety Professional for the past 27 years. Steve’s career has given him significant experience in the healthcare, education, municipal and industrial sectors of Ontario workplaces. He has been teaching with McMaster in the Human Resources program for the past 15 years and has a passion for helping students thrive and enjoy the learning experience.

Teaching philosophy
He believes in lifelong learning and the fact that you are never too old to learn something new.

What they teach at SCS
Industrial Relations

Current role
Based in Toronto, Su-Yan Gay is currently managing her own HR consulting firm (NAYUS Consulting Group) where she is advising public and private organizations in both Canada and the Caribbean with their HR and talent management needs.

Education
Su-Yan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education degree (specializing in Adult Education) from Brock University, and a graduate degree in Human Resources Management from York University. In addition, she holds the professional designations of Certified Human Resources Leader and Certified Training & Development Professional.

Professional experience
Su-Yan is a Human Resources professional who brings almost 20 years of HR experience to York University. Su-Yan worked as the Manager of Learning & Development for a large crown corporation for over 10 years. Her most recent position took her to Alberta, where she was the Supervisor of Employee Education and a Senior HR Advisor within a municipal government organization.

Teaching philosophy
Su-Yan’s goal is to create a learning environment where academic theories connect with real workplace applications. She views teaching as a collaborative process that empowers students to become skilled HR professionals, analytical thinkers, and effective communicators.

What they teach at SCS
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Business Communications for HR Professionals
Compensation

Current role
Director of Technical Training at FlightPath International

Education
A firm believer in life-long learning, he completed a bachelor’s degree in adult education at Brock University in 2017. In 2018, wanting to expand his teaching portfolio, he graduated from the York University postgraduate studies program in Human Resources Management. In 2018, Timothy enrolled in the University of Fredericton Master of Business Administration human resource leadership program. In 2022, he graduated with a master’s degree in educational leadership studies from Memorial University.

Professional experience
Timothy has a broad spectrum of experience, having spent 25 years in aviation involved in many aspects of labour relations and occupational health and safety. Timothy Held many leadership roles including crew chief and Vice President of the union local.

In 2014, Timothy began teaching aviation technology at Centennial College. He completed the college teaching and higher learning diploma with high honours.

Teaching philosophy
Today, Timothy endeavours to create a positive classroom experience, as he enjoys his position as a corporate trainer traveling the world teaching aviation to various airline employees.