“I already have an appreciation that the management team fully understands the importance of meeting the needs of the members and ensuring that the CSS Pension Plan remains relevant and current in terms of its provisions and services,” responded Heather Ryan, Vice-President, Human Resources at Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), when asked about her thoughts on the future direction of the Plan.
Heather was recently appointed by FCL to replace Brad Bauml as FCL employer delegate after Brad’s retirement, and the Co-operative Superannuation Society (CSS) Board appointed Heather a director, effective July 1, 2018.
At the early stage of her career, Heather had worked with FCL from 1996 to 2000 as a Human Resources Training Officer and Human Resources Officer.
Having gained extensive experience in human relations management over the years across various organizations, including the Saskatchewan Research Council and POS Bio-Sciences among others, Heather rejoined FCL in September 2013 as Director, Human Resources Advisory Services and was appointed Vice-President, Human Resources on November 1, 2015.
As a member of FCL’s senior leadership team, she contributes to the overall strategic direction of FCL, fosters productive relationships within the business, co-operative and local communities, and collaboratively leads initiatives and relationships within the Co-operative Retailing System.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and received her CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) designation in 2002.
As a member of the Plan, Heather says, “I’ve always had faith in the Plan due to its very positive historical results,” but now, through the lens of a Board member, she sees the mechanics and due diligence that occur behind the scenes; and she’s enjoying being able to understand the Plan from the perspective of her new role.
Article from the fall 2018 issue of TimeWise