Stream: Resource Consultants
Centre/Agency: Insight Advantage Inc
Job Title: VP Operations
Renee started her career in vocational rehabilitation over 30 years ago, working almost 10 years at the WSIB, before moving into the private sector. She has worked in various aspects of the business delivering a range of products. Since 2011, Renee has owned and operated Insight Advantage Inc, a full-service employment, training and vocational rehabilitation company providing vocational rehabilitation, case management, and employment supports to CPP-D, WSIB and ODSP. Renee and her professional team of staff provide services throughout Ontario with offices in Leamington, Windsor, Sarnia, Chatham, London, Hamilton, St Catharines, North York, and Barrie.
Renee is skilled in Corporate Training and Adult Learning, Vocational and Employment Counselling, Employee Assistance Counselling, Transferable Skills Analysis, Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Placement, and Disability Management Consulting. She holds a Master’s of Education in Adult Education, Undergraduate Degree in Sociology and a Post Degree Diploma in Art Therapy. Renee has completed training in Life Care Planning, Progressive Goal Attainment Program. She is a certified instructor for Cultural Competence, Unconscious Bias, and Mental Health First Aid. Renee is a member of the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and holds the following designations: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), International Certified Vocational Evaluator (ICVE), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM) and Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional Fellow (CVRPf).
In addition to her professional work, Renee is passionate about giving back to her community and her profession. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Leamington and is a former president of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, past Director on the Board of South Essex Community Center, Leamington District Minor Baseball Association, and Local Training Adjustment Board. Renee is currently a Past- President of the Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation, Work Adjustment Society, and a Director-at-Large of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada.
Offices and associates located in Windsor, Leamington, Chatham, Sarnia, London, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Toronto, Barrie, Goderich, Manitoba, Northern BC, NFLD, NS, NB, and PEI.
Specialties: Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Services, Corporate Training, PGAP, Home Assessments, Mental Health Case Management, WSIB, LTD/STD, TSA, LMS