Matt Hopkins

Hello, I’m Matt Hopkins, and I bring career-long success in human resources within the public sector.

Following early contributions with the Ontario Public Service, I joined the Toronto Transit Commission in 2015 and have played a key role in impacting the success of HR programs supporting cross-functional teams. Notably, I have met the challenge of embracing a strategy-driven HR model and introducing key initiatives continually improve talent management, employee relations, and budget delivery.

My core competencies are wide-ranging and include:

• HR policy and procedure design
• Workforce planning and optimization
• Hiring, training, and recruitment
• Compensation and engagement
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Labour relations and negotiations
• Performance analysis and management

My experience is backed by a master’s degree in industrial relations, and I have been selected to speak as a lecturer and presenter at corporate and industry events.