Cameron Neil

Background

About Cameron Neil

With a decade of professional experience evolving from student roles to where I am today, I’m driven by a genuine commitment to growth and delivering real results. My focus has been on commercial and HR development, blending ambition with adaptability to turn strategic goals into everyday action. Currently, I’m based in British Columbia, working as an Economic Development Officer and HR Assistant at the Regional District of Mount Waddington. In this role, I handle full-cycle recruitment, co-chair the joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee overseeing WorkSafeBC claims, and support collective bargaining. I navigate complex HR challenges from absence management and arbitration to legal compliance while adapting UK HR best practices to BC’s labour and federal laws. Beyond HR, I craft economic development strategies that combine private-sector savvy with public-sector governance, collaborating closely with First Nations and industry partners to create sustainable opportunities for the region. Earlier on, I gained solid experience in multinational banking, investment, insurance, and legal sectors. My background covers client relationship management, B2B business development, operational HR, and global benefits coordination. Most recently, I worked at Mercer, a Marsh McLennan company, until July 2024, honing my strategic HR skills with an international outlook. Then I took a calculated risk moving to Canada with no job in hand, just savings and a clear vision for my next chapter. Academically, I hold a distinction-level MSc in International Human Resource Management and Development from the University of Glasgow and a first-class honours BA in International Business and HR Management from the University of Strathclyde. I’m also a CIPD Level 5 Associate since February 2023 and have CLB 10 (C2) English proficiency certified by IELTS. Here on a two-year IEC Working Holiday Visa valid until February 2026, I bring a practical, global perspective to my work. My immediate goal is to secure Canadian permanent residency and citizenship so I can contribute meaningfully to British Columbia and Canada while staying proudly connected to my Glaswegian roots.