FEATURED EXCELLENCE AWARDEE
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EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
CANADA's SAFEST PUBLIC SECTOR / NON-PROFIT EMPLOYER
Sharry Sowiak
Director, Human Resources
Sharry Sowiak is a seasoned human resources professional with over 25 years of experience in human resources management. Known for her strategic vision and people-centric approach, Sharry has successfully led HR initiatives that align with organizational goals while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Sharry’s expertise spans occupational health and safety, talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee and labour relations, employee well-being, total rewards, and talent and leadership development. Sharry has been with Strathcona County since 2007 and has been the Director, Human Resources since 2021. Sharry holds a degree and CPHR designation. She enjoys working in the community in which she lives.
Director, Human Resources
Sharry Sowiak
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@pronghorncontrols
@StrathcoCounty
Amanda Russell
Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
Amanda Russell is an occupational health and safety (OHS) professional with over 22 years of experience in public service, engaging with workers and employers to implement effective health and safety management systems. Currently, Amanda serves as the OHS manager for Strathcona County, where she provides corporate leadership and expertise in the development and delivery of OHS policies, programs, and services through a centre-led model. She leads a team of professionals in a manner aligned with her personal values: integrity, accountability, and clarity of purpose. Amanda holds designations from the BCRSP (CRSP), HSPC (CHSC), and Canadian Risk Management (CRM).
Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
Amanda Russell
Craig Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Craig Thompson has spent over 21 years building and implementing technology solutions across the financial services, legal and hospitality sectors to unlock new business capabilities, drive efficiency and solve business problems. Prior to joining Brighten, Craig worked at MA Financial Group as Head of Technology across its asset management, corporate advisory and lending divisions. Craig was responsible for the development and delivery of MA’s IT strategy, transformation program and technology roadmap.
Chief Technology Officer
Craig Thompson
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Strathcona County, located east of Edmonton, is a specialized municipality blending urban and rural areas. About 73 percent of its 103,000 residents live in Sherwood Park, with the rest in rural areas including parkland, farms, acreages, and hamlets. The county is a leader in North America’s petroleum industry and has diverse agricultural businesses. It is committed to ecological integrity, environmental protection, and preserving agricultural heritage.
Strathcona County offers a dynamic, safe community for families, investing in infrastructure, quality services, and cultural and recreational programs, striving to be Canada’s most livable community. The County’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) functions are managed through a centre-led approach. The Corporate OHS branch, part of Human Resources, develops programs and procedures, supports 17 departments, and manages health programs like audiometric testing and respiratory protection. It oversees a unified health and safety documentation system and delivers corporate-wide OHS training. The county maintains its Certificate of Recognition (COR) through Alberta's Partner in Injury Reduction program, achieving a 92 percent COR audit score in 2024, reflecting its commitment to psychological and physical health and safety.