Sheila Thomson is a strategic and people-focused Human Resources leader with more than 15 years of experience guiding organizational growth, talent strategies, and workforce transformation across technology, engineering, agriculture, and service-based industries. Her career spans high-growth startups, rapidly scaling organizations, member driven co-operatives, and established enterprises. This broad scope of experience has given her a deep understanding of how to build people practices that support both business success and employee engagement.
Sheila is passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures where employees can thrive, develop their careers, and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals. She has extensive experience leading employee relations, performance management, leadership development, organizational design, compensation structures, and change management initiatives. Known for her collaborative and pragmatic approach, she works closely with leaders to align people strategies with business objectives and deliver measurable results.
With a strong foundation in the technology sector, Sheila has helped organizations navigate periods of rapid growth, evolving workforce expectations, and organizational change. She is recognized for modernizing HR practices, improving the employee experience, and implementing scalable people programs that support innovation, agility, and long-term success.
Sheila holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources & Organizational Dynamics from the University of Calgary and is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
