Leaders is honoured to have worked with the Sunshine Coast School District on this critical role; congratulations to Nicole!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Talbot as Director of Human Resources with the Sunshine Coast School District. Talbot succeeds Jim Vair, who is retiring after three years of dedicated service to the district.

Talbot brings more than eight years of progressive labour relations and human resources experience across the public and private sectors. She currently serves as Associate Director of Labour Relations with the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), where she provides strategic leadership on collective bargaining, grievance management, labour negotiations, investigations, and complex workplace relations matters. She previously held labour relations roles with the Health Employers Association of BC and the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association, supporting highly unionized and complex work environments. Talbot holds a Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Interpersonal Development from the University of British Columbia.

Throughout her career, Talbot has earned a reputation for building strong relationships, navigating challenging labour environments with professionalism and integrity, and fostering collaborative approaches to problem-solving. She has expressed a strong desire to contribute to organizations with a meaningful social purpose and community impact, including public education.

View Sunshine Coast School District's official announcement here.