The RCIF Committee
The RCIF committee, which oversees and approves funding requests, is comprised of five representatives from the employers and UNA, along with a facilitator. There is also a team of support people who work with the committee to ensure the effective use of funds to address rural and remote retention, recruitment and relocation challenges.
Through effective collaboration, the Committee has created a robust application process for retention, recruitment and relocation funding and will continue to work collaboratively to update resources as needed.
UNA Representatives
Employer Representatives
Katie O’Byrne, Peace River Local 30
Leticia Bodor, Crowsnest Pass Local 102
Lara McQuade, Castor Local 198
Darci Penman, Provost, Local 69
Heather Smith, President UNA
Cindy Haramata, NZ SOO Rural East
Alison Landreville, Director SZ Rural East
Valerie Thompson, Director CZ Rural Acute
Carol Lajoie, Sr. Director Covenant Cont. Care
Jeff Gillis, Manager Talent Acquisition
Support Team
Fedrica Robinson, Lead HR Reporting & Data Mt
Cathryn Janzen, Sr Advisor HRBP NZ
Sheyla Popescu, Sr Advisor HRBP CZ
Rhonda Husty, Sr. Advisor HRBP SZ
Esther Kim, Team Lead Communications
Rick Mann, Sr Advisor LR
David Harrigan, Director of Labour Relations UNA
Donna Smith, PRC Officer
Megan Zembal, Manager Labour Relations Covenant Health
Kazeem Odunsi, Manager BAS
