Mentorship Program Overview
Mentorship
Mentoring is a two-way mutually beneficial learning situation where the mentor functions as teacher, coach, role
model and/or guide by sharing advice, resources, knowledge, experiences, skills, perspectives, attitudes, and
proficiencies. As a mentor, you will build a new, meaningful relationship with a protégé. The relationship ideally
should be based on specific goals driven by the protégé but, it also may develop over time more informally as the
protégé requires advice from the mentor. The relationship may be structured or less formal depending on the wishes
of the two partners. The relationship should reflect the needs of both the mentor and the protégé.
Program Goals
The goal of the Mentorship program is to develop relationships between experienced Human Resources
professionals and new Human Resources graduates, other Human Resources professionals, and professionals
new to Human Resources or professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge of Human
Resources.
Program Objectives
To link experienced Human Resources professionals with new practitioners, new graduates, students and those
interested in gaining experience in other aspects of Human Resources.
Benefits of Participating in a Mentorship Relationship
Mentor
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Enhance your leadership skills
The great feeling in engaging in and giving back to your community of practice
Learning about new perspectives and approaches
Expanding your network of HR professionals
Earning credits toward CHRP re-certification
Protégé
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Learning in a non-threatening environment
Career development
Strengthen your confidence and competence in the field of Human Resources
Building your Human Resource network
Earning credits towards CHRP re-certification
Qualifications for Mentors
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Must have minimum 3+ years’ experience in the field of Human Resources.
Must have a CHRP designation
Will also have either: a degree in Human Resources, or a degree in another discipline related to their area of
specialization, or an industry certification within their area of specialization, or 7+ years of experience in
Human Resources.
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Mentorship Program Overview
Qualifications for Protégés
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Students or recent graduates
Experienced employee but new to the Human Resources field
Experienced in the Human Resources field but would like to expand their knowledge in a different specialty
or industry
Experienced Human Resources Professional interested in expanding their knowledge in their area of
specialization
Contacts
Chair, Mentorship Committee
Sarah Jackson, Department of Health - sarah.jackson@gnb.ca
Members, Mentorship Committee
Ginny Hourihan, Bayview Credit Union - ginny.hourihan@bayviewnb.com
Rena Kasidonis, Bell Aliant - rena.kasidonis@bellaliant.ca
Marcy MacLeod, Sunbury Transport - MacLeod.Marcy@sunbury.ca
Carrie Watson, Ocean Steel - Watson.Carrie@OCEANSTEEL.com
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