As the Chief, People, Communications and Strategies, Shaun Simms is a highly respected senior leader with over 30 years of experience at OCH. Her role highlights the importance of our people and their involvement in creating our desired culture. That is, connecting the dots between how the day-to day-work that our employees do contributes to OCH’S strategic goals.
Shaun provides leadership and oversight to the human resources and communications functions, fostering a culture of leadership, accountability and continuous improvement. OCH’s culture roadmap reflects a well-planned journey that contributes to a positive and engaging employee experience. Under Shaun’s leadership, structures and supports reinforce our strengths, promote health, safety, wellness, diversity and inclusion, encourage professional development and celebrate organizational excellence.
On any given day, Shaun wants every OCH employee to be able to say with conviction, “we are proud because every day we make a difference.”
Shaun is passionate about inspiring a positive, tenant-focused approach that reflects our values, through our people. Her innovative, entrepreneurial nature, coupled with her proven ability to lead and promote collaboration within the corporation and across the social housing sector, are at the heart of all that she does.
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With a powerful combination of HR management and strategy, Stephanie has built award-winning cultures and led some of Toronto’s top companies through periods of rapid growth. As a trusted advisor, she builds and mentors high-performing teams, fosters inclusive cultures and helps develop the next generation of leaders. Stephanie currently holds the position of VP, Human Resources for sister agencies North Strategic, MSL Canada and Notch Video as well as the role of Head of Learning and Development, Canada for parent company Publicis. With solid business acumen and a proven track record of building and delivering successful HR programs, services and initiatives, Stephanie not only brings the expertise and counsel necessary to lead a complex and people-first culture; but also a collaborative approach that has helped companies and their people thrive. Stephanie values teamwork, transparency and accountability fostering a nurturing, vibrant workplace culture that prioritizes people. As an advocate for ongoing growth and development, workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and a dedicated promoter of team health and wellbeing, Stephanie has implemented several measures that have made a tangible positive impact.
When Stephanie is not building culture and developing talent, you can usually find her trying new restaurants in the city or farther north, in the forest exploring with her dog Jack.
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