Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson

Canadian HR Reporter

Jim Wilson

Canada Senior Writer - HR & Safety

13+ years experience

Jim's specialty topics

Employment law and workplace privacy Workplace safety and violence prevention HR news and labour market trends Employee wellness and mental health

Jim Wilson is Canada Senior Writer for HR and Safety at Key Media. He writes for Canadian HR Reporter, Canadian Occupational Safety, and Human Resources Director Canada and New Zealand. He has held this role since 2019, covering employment law, workplace safety, and HR news across Canada.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, along with a post-graduate teacher's certificate. Before joining Key Media, he worked in journalism and content roles across the Philippines, including as a newswriter at S&P Global Market Intelligence and a sports correspondent at The Manila Times. In his free time, he writes travel and sports content, goes to the gym, and reads.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“HR and workplace safety touch almost every industry, so I try to cover the stories that actually affect people at work, from new regulations to what's happening on the ground. If something's worth covering, I'm always open to hearing about it.”

Also published by

Human Resources Director Canada · HRD New Zealand · Canadian Occupational Safety · HRD Asia · HRD US

Featured content from Jim

Five 2018 world junior players breached Code of Conduct, suspensions continue: Hockey Canada Wanted: Feedback on proposed psychological health and safety regulation How important are social events at work?

Previous experience

  • Key Media — Canada Senior Writer, HR and Safety
  • Key Media — Canada News Writer, HR and Safety
  • Courtside Philippines/NYXSYS Philippines — Senior Writer
  • Responsekings Phils Inc. — Content Team Lead/Editor

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, University of Santo Tomas
  • Post-Graduate Teacher's Certificate Program, University of Santo Tomas

Read the latest stories by Jim

Toronto lawyer’s Indigenous ancestry claim faces law society complaint

Complaint says Anishinaabe ancestry is unproven and seeks discipline and identity checks for lawyers

Toronto lawyer’s Indigenous ancestry claim faces law society complaint

Why employees wait to use counselling benefits

Flexible scheduling and clear coverage details help staff seek mental health support sooner

Why employees wait to use counselling benefits

Equal treatment rules now in force for federally regulated employers

Canada Labour Code bars status-based wage gaps and caps temporary help fees

Equal treatment rules now in force for federally regulated employers

9,000: Amazon boosting hires for end of year in Canada

Hiring drive for 55 sites covers fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations

9,000: Amazon boosting hires for end of year in Canada

Bill 148: Nova Scotia agrees to pay $470M to 81,000 public workers

About 81,000 public servants could receive up to $5,000 each over an unconstitutional wage law

Bill 148: Nova Scotia agrees to pay $470M to 81,000 public workers

No LMIA, up to 100 points: Express Entry changes

Nov. 3 deadline: IRCC is bringing back job offer points for designated high-wage occupations and dropping the LMIA requirement

No LMIA, up to 100 points: Express Entry changes

Canadian employers budgeting for moderate base salary increases in 2027: Randstad

Report provides breakdown of HR salary ranges for variety of roles across Canada

Canadian employers budgeting for moderate base salary increases in 2027: Randstad

MPs call on employers to invest more in training as Ottawa fast-tracks major projects

'There’s historic underinvestment in training by employers in Canada,' says MP calling for greater alignment with schools to curb labour shortages

MPs call on employers to invest more in training as Ottawa fast-tracks major projects

September sees rise in wait times for high-wage LMIAs

Permanent resident stream waits fall by half, says ESDC

September sees rise in wait times for high-wage LMIAs

Lowball offers and slow hiring cost employers talent, recruiter warns

'Saving $10,000 on an offer and then spending $50,000 replacing the person is not thrift'

Lowball offers and slow hiring cost employers talent, recruiter warns