Open to opportunities

Mia Bellemare

@miabellemare

Message

Bilingual HR and people leader driving engagement, inclusion, and strategic workforce outcomes.

Canada

Message

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior HR or people‑lead role where I can drive inclusive culture, strategic workforce planning, and measurable engagement improvements while partnering with leadership.

I am a bilingual HR and people leader with over 10 years' experience across education and public‑sector environments, focused on building inclusive, high‑performing organizations. I partner with senior leadership to design and implement people‑focused strategies that improve engagement, equity, and organizational effectiveness.

In recent roles I led national HR and learning programs for 300 staff, delivered measurable results such as a 27% increase in employee satisfaction and a 30% reduction in onboarding time, and applied Predictive Index® and Gallup StrengthsFinder® to strengthen workforce alignment. I am certified in Predictive Index® and Gallup StrengthsFinder®, trained in Mental Health First Aid, and experienced in policy implementation and compliance with Employment Equity requirements.

I bring a collaborative, service‑oriented approach to workforce planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement, mentoring teams and partnering across functions to deliver consistent service standards and measurable improvements in performance and inclusion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of People & Culture

EF Institute of Cultural Exchange

Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years)

Advised senior leadership on strategic HR and policy alignment, led national engagement initiatives that improved employee satisfaction by 27%, and managed recruitment, succession planning and training for 300 staff across Canada.

Employee Engagement Workforce Planning Predictive Index Talent Management

Director of Training

EF Institute of Cultural Exchange

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)

Managed 25 Educational Tour Consultants and created bilingual onboarding and professional-development programs that reduced training time by 30%, while aligning national service standards across divisions.

Onboarding Learning Development Instructional Design Performance Improvement

French & Design Teacher

Westshore Brookes Academy

Feb 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Delivered IB MYP/Diploma French curriculum and introduced inquiry-based learning tools that increased student engagement by 15%, while mentoring new teachers and co-leading departmental planning.

Classroom Management Mentoring Curriculum Development Bilingual Education

Executive Coordinator

Pearson College UWC

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)

Supported executive operations and governance by coordinating the Board AGM and managing bilingual communications, streamlining meeting logistics to reduce administrative backlog by 25%.

Executive Support Bilingualism Stakeholder Engagement

Admissions Director

EF International Language Campuses

Oct 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 3 months)

Opened and managed Montreal admissions office and supervised Toronto operations, improving admissions efficiency by 30% and leading outreach campaigns that increased student enrolments by 40% over two years.

Admissions Enrollment Growth Partnership Development Bilingual Outreach Program Expansion