Staff

Nancy is responsible for the business affairs of the Faculty. She develops financial information for the preparation of the yearly budget, monitors the business accounts of the Faculty, and ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to each department. She provides administrative continuity, enabling the Faculty to maintain it’s day-to-day operations. Nancy is a graduate of McMaster with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree. Prior to joining the Faculty, she held the role of Director of Administration for the Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine.

Valerie has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Thanatology from King’s University College, Western University. With over 12 years of fundraising experience, Valerie was most recently Manager of Development, Gift Planning for the University Advancement team at McMaster, a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts & Planned Giving for the North York General Hospital Foundation, and also held positions there as Philanthropy Specialist and Planned Giving Officer. Prior to working at the North York General Hospital Foundation, Valerie was an Advancement Officer for Crescent School and worked in development roles within the Richard Ivey School of Business, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, and King’s University College Foundation, Western University. Valerie is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).

Amber is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the human resource functions of the Faculty of Engineering. Amber manages the recruitment, retention, compensation and labour relations activities for the faculty, and is responsible for working independently with faculty members and managers in implementing staffing plans to support the education and research mandate of the faculty. She also supports the Dean and Director, Finance & Administration in special projects and strategic initiatives. Amber is a graduate of McMaster University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Gerontology & Psychology, and a diploma in Human Resources Management.

Kathryn has over 15 years of experience working in the public and private sectors. 11 years of her experience has been in the post-secondary sector supporting co-op students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has previously held positions in human resources in manufacturing and healthcare companies. She enjoys working alongside a great team that are focused on finding innovative ways to assist our students to find their own career success. In 2018, that great team won a National Recruitment Award for Innovation by a Career Centre. Kathryn holds an undergraduate degree in Education from Brock University, a Human Resources Diploma from McMaster University and a Masters of Education from Queen's University.

Administrative Coordinator

Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences

System Analyst / Web Developer

With a background in teaching, I am passionate about helping all engineering students reach their full potential. Supporting leadership development and their ability to navigate diverse relationships within the wider community are top priorities. This is achieved by collaborating with industry partners, facilitating community/civic engagement, and supporting the many student-led events and team activities.

Administrative Assistant - Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, & the Innovation Minor. JHE-316

Engineering 1, Computer Science levels 1 – 4

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Physics, Materials Science & Engineering

Rachelle joined ECCS in 2016, after working in research at McMaster University for a few years. In addition to workplace policy development, Rachelle's previous role focused on building strategic stakeholder relationships between industry, government and research. Rachelle studied Anthropology (BA Hons.) at McMaster University, followed by a post-graduate diploma in Human Resources Management. Rachelle is passionate about assisting both large organizations and SMEs brand themselves to attract quality engineering & technology talent.

Milic’s experience in the Co-op Education Office began in 2009 when he joined McMaster University as an Employer Development Officer. Since 2009, he has worked in Engineering Co-op & Career Services where his position has transitioned into a Career Development & Relationship Manager role. Milic spends his time helping students find meaningful co-op opportunities while working to develop new relationships and maintain current ones with employers all over Canada. Before joining McMaster University, Milic spent 3 years as a Staffing Specialist on a Human Resources team working within the aerospace industry. After leaving Human Resources, Milic then spent a brief time working for a non-profit organization helping internationally trained Engineers integrate into the Canadian workforce so that they could become Professional Engineers (P.Eng). Before graduating from a Human Resources Management Program, Milic received a Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma where, as part of his education, he completed 3 separate co-ops working for Phoenix Contact Ltd, Atomic Energy of Canada, and Selkirk Canada Co. where he respectively worked in Technical Support, Quality Assurance, and Design and Mechanical Systems Testing. Milic supports students in: Mechanical Engineering

Florent Lefevre-Schlick holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from McMaster University.

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Terry Milson is advancement and senior development officer for the Faculty of Engineering. She joined the Faculty in 1998 and currently represents the Faculty on a USA board of engineering development professionals called the Engineering Development Forum (EDF), where she serves as conference session coordinator. Terry’s career also includes successfully restoring and launching the historic Ireland House Museum in Burlington as Curator/Administrator, and was a Curator for Parks Canada prior. In her current position, she is involved with fundraising activities that enhance the reputation of the Faculty by cultivating relationships with McMaster alumni, corporate partners, and the greater engineering community. Terry has an Honours B.A. from McMaster University. She has also served as a co-chair of Burlington YouthFest and managed the Burlington March of Dimes campaign for several years. To support our academic and research, Terry invites you to make donation to McMaster Engineering. Gifts provide a steady flow of income, enabling us to ensure that we continue to achieve the highest standards for our students and professors.

Adam is a Career Development and Relationship Manager with 5+ years of experience working in a post-secondary institution and 8 years of experience working as an engineering recruiter. Prior to joining McMaster, Adam recruited for a variety of employers across the engineering sector. He established a strong track record of success building relationships with hiring managers, HR groups, and job seekers. Adam has experience recruiting for positions in the tech and start-up community, power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, and environmental sectors. Adam draws from his experience in the recruitment industry to leverage opportunities for co-op students at all levels and provide them with accurate career advice so they achieve their professional and personal goals. Adam supports students in: Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Valerie is both a McMaster University (Honours B.A.) and Brock University (B.Ed.) alumna. She has past experience working in education as both a secondary school teacher and a leadership developer. Previously working with the Faculty of Engineering’s Recruitment Office (2015-2017), she now works in ECCS where she has been primarily working on the redevelopment of ENGINEER 1EE0 in addition to assisting students with their job search and application documents, and conducting employer outreach via digital and in-person communication. Valerie supports students in Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology and Automation Engineering Technology.

Christine has been a McMaster employee since 2011. Her career began in the Faculty of Health Sciences where she was an HR Associate for 5 years and then transitioned to the School of Engineering Practice and Technology working as the Graduate Assistant with a focus on admissions. Prior to joining the University, she worked as a Recruitment and Placement Strategist for a private sector staffing firm both in Ottawa and the GTA for 8 years. Her focus was on business development and employer relations and serviced clients in the Federal and Provincial governments as well as many high-tech, crown corporations and medium sized businesses. Christine studied Social Sciences (BA) at the University of Ottawa, followed by a post-graduate diploma from McMaster University in Human Resource Management and is currently pursuing the Certified Resume Strategist certification through the Career Professionals of Canada.

As a seasoned Career Development & Relationship Manager, Jesse has over 15 years’ experience cultivating and generating new business development, and coaching and mentoring students. Jesse genuinely lights up when he hears that a student has: secured a co-op job; landed their first interview; received multiple job offers, and; performed above and beyond their employer's expectations. When students come in to see Jesse, he takes the time to really hear what they are aspiring to become, which translates to authentic, positive support and relentless enthusiasm.

Administrator - Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, & the Innovation Minor. JHE-316/B

Amanda is a proud McMaster alumna (Honours BA) and recent graduate of the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation. Amanda joined Engineering Co-op and Career Services in 2010 where she began as a Recruitment Assistant before transitioning to the role of Career Development and Relationship Manager. Amanda is passionate about helping students find meaningful work experience and guiding them toward success during their time at McMaster and beyond. Amanda considers her time as an undergraduate student at McMaster to be one her most rewarding experiences and wants all McMaster Engineering students to have a similar experience. Amanda supports Engineering Physics, Materials Engineering, and Mechatronics.

Sam joined ECCS in March 2019 after moving here from England and spending his first year in Canada working as a Career Advisor at the University of Waterloo. Sam has a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry which he earned while working at GlaxoSmithKline (pharmaceuticals) over a 5 year period. Prior to joining higher education, Sam recruited technical personnel for life science organizations across Europe. He is passionate about not only supporting student’s career development, but educating them to be self-sufficient in their future career search. Programs supported: Chemical Engineering, BTech Biotechnology, iBioMed/HESE.

Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Exchange students (incoming & outgoing)