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Join us for an exclusive HR Power Lunch, where we’ll dive into the different chapters of an employer’s HR Playbook. This engaging session will cover attracting and aligning top talent in your organization. We’ll discuss strategies on how to get the right people through your doors, and also to ensure they stay and remain happy and engaged in your organization.
Our goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of potential gaps in your HR processes—and actionable techniques to bridge them. Enjoy a great meal while gaining valuable insights!
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Location: St. Catharines Golf & Country Club (map)
Registration & Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
*Please register on or before Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Christina Atkinson is thrilled to be a featured presenter for the second year at the Annual PGA of Ontario Fore Learning Chapter Tour.
She will be speaking about Laying the Foundation for Yourself and Your Business for all Things HR on March 18, 2025, at the Brantford Golf & Country Club (aka Stop #3).
Christina Atkinson and Francesca Neagu-Nugent will present on March 14th at the Monument Builders of North America Industry Show in Cleveland (Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland)!
They will be onsite for all four days of the show (March 13-16) to networking and answer those burning HR questions. See you there!
| Session Title | Rock Solid Retention: Strategies for Lasting Human Resources Success |
| Date & Time | March 14, 2025, (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM) |
| Location | Room 205 |
Please join our Firm in congratulating Mark Gonzales – Tax (St. Catharines), David Mambella – Assurance (St. Catharines), Nicholas Medeiros – Assurance (St. Catharines), and Sierra Varga – Assurance (St. Catharines) on their promotions to Supervisor.
Please join our Firm in congratulating Rachel Mak (Burlington) for successfully passing the 2024 Membership Qualification Exam (MQE). The MQE is the final educational requirement leading to the Chartered Business Valuators (CBV) designation and is administered by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators. Rachel was admitted for membership as a Chartered Business Valuator in December of 2024.
Please join our Firm in congratulating Shaun Arsenault (Hamilton), Nolan Corning (Hamilton), Emily Kenny (Hamilton), Josh McGarr (Hamilton), Meaghan Peck (St. Catharines), Madison Smith (St. Catharines), Olivia Turko (St. Catharines), and Jared Walker (Hamilton), for successfully passing their 2024 Common Final Evaluation (CFE). The CFE is the final educational requirement leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Please join our Firm in congratulating Erin Dubecki (St. Catharines), Emily Petro (St. Catharines), and Siying (Amy) Wu (St. Catharines) on their promotions to Manager.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Brock University, specializing in Human Resources. Additionally, she is a certified Compensation Management Specialist (CMS) accredited by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plan. Starting January 2025, she assumes the role Manager, Human Resources.
Emily began her career with DJB in 2021 as a Senior Staff Accountant and received her CPA designation in February 2023. As of January 2025, she steps into the position of Manager.
Amy began her career with DJB in 2021 as an Intermediate Staff Accountant, she completed her Master of Accountancy degree (co-op option) in 2020, and received her CPA designation in 2022. Effective January 2025, she transitions into the role of Manager.
DJB is proud to be recognized once again as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2025. This year’s winners were announced on January 16, 2025, in The Hamilton Spectator.
This prestigious award reflects the Firm’s commitment to our employees and our continuous efforts to create a positive and inclusive work environment, where everyone’s contributions are valued.
“Our employees are the heart of our Firm, and we aim to create a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration, where everyone has an opportunity to bring their authentic self to work and to contribute to our Firm’s strategy.” Darryl Teutenberg, Firm Managing Partner
To be selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers, organizations are evaluated on work environment, employee engagement, and family-friendly policies, among several other criteria. Read the reasons for DJB’s selection as a Top Employer in the Hamilton-Niagara region.
About DJB. DJB is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara/Hamilton/Halton region with multiple locations offering accounting, assurance and business advisory services to businesses located throughout Southern Ontario. The Firm was founded in 1940 and has built its reputation on the engagement and commitment we’ve made to the communities in which we work and live.
