​After 22 years at the Gallery, Deb O’Leary, Director, Staff & Volunteer Resources, has decided to retire. Her last day will be Friday, March 2.

Please join us to wish her the best on Friday, March 2 in Seminar Room 1, Weston Family Learning Centre, 3-4 pm.

Deb began at the AGO in 1995 and has contributed tremendously, leading the Staff & Volunteer Resources team, serving on the Leadership Team, and working in partnership with OPSEU and Unifor, and the Volunteer Committee.

Deb has accomplished a great deal during her time here. A few highlights include:

• Developing the AGO’s human resources capabilities, elevating the profile of the SVR department and building partnerships with colleagues across the AGO.
• Working closely with the volunteer community to build alignment and integration, and support the important work of the AGO.
• Building strong partnerships with leadership, managers and all staff to create a collaborative work environment and support organizational effectiveness.
• Overseeing the effective delivery of the human resources function during key periods of change, including Transformation AGO.
• Leading successful labour management relations over two decades, and maintaining and promoting positive employee relations.
• Advocating strongly for health and safety, achieving full certification under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and serving as co-chair of the AGO Joint Health & Safety Committee for many years.

Above all, Deb provided a warm and compassionate approach, always interested in the individual’s perspective and the human impact of AGO activities.

If you have any general SVR inquiries, please contact Nicole Foti, ext. 717. Administrative Assistant to the Director, SVR. Nicole will be able to assist you, or she will put you in touch with the right person.