Jenny Wilkins
Senior Human Resources Administrator @Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
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Senior Human Resources Administrator @Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
Edmonton, AB, CA
About the RegimentLord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) is an Armoured Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Regiment consists of a Regimental Headquarters and four distinct squadrons, each with its own specialized role and responsibilities.As a Senior Human Resources Administrator (Sr HR Admin), Jenny leads and delivers comprehensive HR services within a high‑tempo military environment, supporting personnel across Sea, Land, and Air elements. In this MCpl role, she oversees core HR functions, ensures administrative accuracy, and upholds personnel readiness for both domestic duties and deployed operations.Key ResponsibilitiesPersonnel Administration & Records Management• Manage embarkation/disembarkation processes• Oversee in/out clearances• Maintain and secure personnel files• Process documents, casualty administration, and remedial measures• Generate employment contracts, reports, and official recordsPay, Benefits & Entitlements• Process and verify pay transactions, leave, and benefits• Determine eligibility for deployments, travel, separation expenses, real estate claims, IR, education benefits, and various allowances• Calculate severance, leave service dates, and leave cash‑outsReadiness & HRIMS (Guardian) • Update personnel readiness, medical categories, qualifications, rank history, awards, service terms, and posting preferences• Ensure accuracy of all Guardian entries affecting career progression and operational readinessBriefings & Client Service• Deliver readiness, entitlement, and compensation briefings• Provide guidance on deployment requirements• Support members, leadership, and unit staff with timely HR solutionsOperational & Administrative Leadership• Direct orderly room administration and workflow• Support deployment readiness activities• Implement document lifecycle management• Maintain compliance with HR policies and CAF administrative standards
EDUCATION
Bishop Grandin High School
High School Diploma
Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering
Combat Engineering
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resource Management
Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre
Human Resources Administration
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Certificate, Accounting
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Post-Graduate, Human Resources Management Diploma
ABOUT JENNY WILKINS
In 2006, Jenny began the process to join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Reserve Combat Engineer, quickly gaining junior leadership experience and developing strong technical, training, and professional standards through the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering.Before transitioning into Human Resources, she spent seven years in accounting roles within the digital print and marketing industries, including working as an Accounts Payable Coordinator for former Dragon’s Den investor Arlene Dickinson. These roles strengthened her abilities in multitasking, client service, internal support, and financial reporting.After 15 years as a Combat Engineer, Jenny transferred to the Regular Force as a Human Resources Administrator. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and pursuing her CPHR designation. Jenny is presently posted to the only Armoured Tank Regiment in Canada, the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) in Edmonton, Alberta.
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