1. Heather K. Cameron
Phone: (780) 489-7906 Cell: (780) 984-7232
Hkcameron@Gmail.com
Consultant Profile
With over 30 years experience in the information technology industry, Heather
Cameron maintains a commitment to excellence in customer service by providing
effective and practical solutions. These services have been successfully provided to
major clients within Provincial and Municipal Governments, telecommunications
industry, oil and gas industry, health/hospital sector, Educational Institutions and
private industry.
Heather has both technical and functional experience using all Peoplesoft HCM
modules but specializes in Time and Labour, Absence Management and Workforce
Administration, Position Management and Payroll. She has participated in over 25
PeopleSoft engagements in various capacities and during a variety of phases within
these projects. Her PeopleSoft career began in 1993 in a technical role and she
progressed on to be a Functional Team Lead/Business Analyst for numerous clients.
Her combination of both technical and functional experience has allowed her to
provide top quality services in the implementation, upgrade, support and conversion
of PeopleSoft HCM applications. She has participated in 10 full implementations and
numerous upgrades ranging from version 2.3 to version 9.2.
Heather is a dedicated, enthusiastic professional who can be counted on to deliver
solid results, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, honesty and
integrity.
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2. Professional Experience
Selected client summary (additional information available upon request):
Government of
Canada – MY
GCHR
Senior Business Analyst - Consultant – PeopleSoft v9.1
Provided support for all HCM Modules.
Joined Absence Management team to complete requirements gathering and
develop functional specifications for enhancements to the module, including
reports and queries. Developed test scripts and completed system testing
and documentation for multiple releases. Responded to Service Desk
requests and completed analysis and resolution of issues. Developed SQL
scripts and queries for internal and external use.
July 2015 –
November 2016
Celtico
Consulting Ltd.
Sept 2014 –
June2015
Senior Business Analyst
Performed review of PeopleSoft v9.2 enhancements for all modules primarily
Workforce Administration, Payroll, Time and Labour and ESS/MSS.
MacEwan
University
Senior Business Analyst - Consultant – PeopleSoft v9.1
Participate in multiple projects for enhancement to the client's PeopleSoft
HCM modules.
Completed requirements gathering and functional specifications. Conducted
Business Process Re-engineering and developed and documented business
processes.
Set up and used template based hire process.
Configured, tested and processed PS Retroactive payroll. Required data
mapping, analysis and validation.
Managed enhancements to the ePerformance module including a custom
solution for workload assignments and annual reports for faculty personnel.
Designed and developed numerous reports and queries.
Provided on-going support for Workforce Admin, Payroll, Time and Labour,
ePerformance and Benefits.
March 2012 –
June 2014
Talisman
Energy
Centre of
Excellence
Senior Business Analyst - Consultant - PeopleSoft v8.9 – Multiple projects
Participated in multiple projects for enhancement to the client's PeopleSoft
modules.
Provided on-going support for the production environment, primarily
Workforce Admin, Payroll, Time and Labour, Occupational Health and Safety
and Benefits.
Maintained Security – User Profiles, Permission lists, roles, User
Maintenance, Active Directory, etc.
Developed queries (PSQuery) and reports.
July 2011 –
March 2012
Viterra Senior Business Analyst/Consultant - PeopleSoft v9.1 – Time & Labour
Redesign
Performed full review of Time and Labour configuration and business
processes. Provided advice and made recommendations to improve the
functionality of the module (Business Process Re-engineering).
July 2011 – Oct
- 2011
(Part-time)
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3. MacEwan
University
Team Lead /Consultant - PeopleSoft v9.1 – Time and Labour (New
Implementation)
Led the team responsible for the implementation of Time and Labour. Responsible for
project planning, project charter, requirements gathering, business process review and
improvement (BPR), Fit/Gap, detailed design, functional/technical specifications, table
configuration, test plan, testing, workflow (AWE), security, conversion, data mapping, training
and knowledge transfer. Prepared strategy and plan for implementation of Project Costing.
April 2010 –
May 2011
City of
Winnipeg
Senior Business Analyst/Consultant - PeopleSoft v8.9 – Time and Labour
Time Keeping Consolidation Project
Performed full review of Time Entry business processes and made
recommendations to use ‘best practices’ for use of Time and Labour
throughout the city. Provided advice and recommendations pertaining to the
rollout of employee self service. Conducted Business Process Re-
engineering and developed process maps.
January 2010 –
April 2010
4 months (part-
time)
City of Calgary Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager - Consultant - PeopleSoft v8.8
and v9.1
Participated in multiple projects for the enhancement to the client's
PeopleSoft HCM modules.
Provided consultative advice for Time and Labour during fit/gap for upgrade
to v9.1.
Prepared strategy, project charter and preliminary plan to implement third
party module for eRecruit. Prepared RFP to purchase 3rd
party solution to
work with eRecruit.
Implemented new system of documentation and customization tracking to
assist with future upgrade to v9.1. Developed new business process to
implement this change.
Provided on-going support for the production environment for all HCM
modules, primarily Workforce Admin, Payroll, Time and Labour, Position
Management, eRecruit and Benefits.
Developed queries (PSQuery) and reports.
May 2008 –
March 2010
1 year 11
months
Talisman
Energy
Senior Business Analyst - Consultant - PeopleSoft v8.9 – Multiple projects
Participated in multiple projects for the enhancement to the client's
PeopleSoft modules.
One high profile project was the Reduced Sign-on project which required
business process re-engineering, management of extensive data clean-up
and integration between PeopleSoft, Active Directory and the Client Directory
System.
In addition provided on-going support for the production environment
primarily for Workforce Admin, Payroll, Time and Labour, and Benefits
Admin.
Maintained Security – User Profiles, Permission lists, roles, User
Maintenance, Active Directory, etc.
Developed queries (PSQuery) and reports.
October 2007 –
May 2008
8 months
Government of Team Lead/ Time and Labour and Absence Management
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4. Northwest
Territories
PeopleSoft Upgrade from v8.3 to v8.9
Led the team responsible for the upgrade of Time and Labour and the new
implementation of Absence Management. Responsible for project planning,
requirements gathering, business process review and improvement (BPR),
Fit/Gap, detailed design, table configuration, data mapping, conversion,
documentation of business processes, system set-up, test plan, testing,
workflow, security, implementation and knowledge transfer.
Review and redesign of time reporting codes and earnings codes resulted in major clean-up
project. Configured Time and Labour to provide project costs and task reporting.
Provided post go-live support for all modules.
10 months
2006 - 2007
Bell Security
Solutions/AHS
Senior Project Manager - Bell ASAS Service/Alberta Health Services
Performed all aspects of project management pertaining to the integration of
GoA applications with Bell’s Security Solutions ASAS Service including
project plans, proposals, resourcing, scheduling, testing and final
implementation.
Managed project resources through requirements gathering, design and
implementation. Made Enhancements and streamlined integration
methodology
Made recommendations for process improvement and change management.
10 months
2005 - 2006
Talisman
Energy
Senior Functional Analyst - PeopleSoft v8.8 and v8.9 – Multiple projects
Non-Employee Implementation and conversion to PeopleSoft:
Defined and identified functional requirements for implementation of
additional functionality. Responsibilities included Business process re-
engineering, fit/gap sessions, complete fit/gap evaluation report, strategies for
implementation, conversion (data mapping) and testing.
In addition performed review of customized components for the upgrade to
version 8.9. Reviewed and designed business processes and procedures.
Developed detailed technical design specifications. Developed/modified
queries (PSQuery).
Maintained Security – User Profiles, Permission lists, roles, etc.
2 separate
engagements -
18 months
2004 - 2005
BC Liquor
Distribution
Branch
Team Lead - Time and Labour
PeopleSoft Upgrade from v7.5 to v8.
Led the team responsible for the re-implementation of Time and Labour.
Responsible for project planning, business process mapping and re-engineering,
requirements gathering, Fit/Gap, detailed design, table configuration, system set-up,
conversion (data mapping), test plan, testing, implementation and
knowledge transfer.
6 months
2004 - 2005
Finning Canada Project Manager – Upgrade HR/Payroll Modules and Implementation of
Benefits Module (from 3rd
party provider)
Responsible for project management for the upgrade of the HR/Payroll
application and the implementation of the Benefits Administration module.
Facilitated workshops to redesign business processes and make
recommendations for change based on “best practices”. Provided advice on
conversion approach and strategy.
Completed process modeling, and business re-engineering within the Human
Resources department. Documented business processes using models and
developed User Guide. Developed test plan and performed testing.
6 months
2003 - 2004
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5. Nexen Inc. Senior Functional/Business Analyst – PeopleSoft Upgrade 7.5 to 8.1.
Responsibilities included the following: Review of customized benefits
components. Developed test strategy and plan.
Responsible for extensive testing prior to migration to the production
environment. This included the testing of all payroll processes from Time
update to Payroll confirm. Identification and documentation of issues and
actions as well as recommendations. Perform trouble shooting and
problem/issue resolution.
3 months
2003
Stantec Inc, Project Lead/ Functional/Technical Architect – Conversion and Customization
Responsibilities included requirements analysis, Fit/Gap and project
estimates for all phases, process modeling and business re-engineering
using Visio, data mapping and conversion of both Canada and USA Regional
data (several legacy systems), table design and set-up, development and
management of Conversion project plan and strategy, technical leadership
and direction to technical and functional team, identification and
documentation of issues and actions as well as recommendations, report
design, development and implementation, system and acceptance testing of
the product and customized business rules, parallel testing, training and
support to end-users. In addition provided Project Management back-up.
12 months
2001 - 2002
Boeing Canada Senior Functional/Technical Analyst – PeopleSoft Implementation 7.5
Provided advice and training of Time and Labor to facilitate table design,
configuration and customization. Performed analysis and design for Multiple
Job functionality. Developed conversion strategy, data mapping and
technical specifications. Developed and delivered presentation on Time and
Labour to management and users. Produced technical documentation and
user procedures. Assist with development of reports for PeopleSoft Labour
Relations and Training Administration, using Crystal Reports and SQR.
12 months
1999 - 2000
University of
Alberta
Team Lead – Payroll and Time and Labour
PeopleSoft Implementation v7.1
Led the team responsible for the implementation of PeopleSoft HRMS Public
Sector Version 7. Responsible for project planning, high level Fit/Gap,
detailed Fit/Gap, detailed design, table configuration, data mapping and
conversion, testing and implementation.
Responsibilities included providing functional knowledge of related PeopleSoft modules and
direction of future releases to assist team with fit/gap and future planning.
Facilitated workshops to review and redesign business process based on
“best practices”.
Worked with Fit teams to define and identify functional requirements and
complete Fit/Gap analysis.
Worked with conversion team to perform data mapping from four legacy
systems and validate conversion results.
Developed data integrity scripts using SQL.
Development of functional and detailed technical designs for reports, screens, interfaces,
manual processes, and batch processes
Key role in system, user acceptance testing, parallel and stress testing.
Assisted the HR sponsor, HR Project Advisor, and HRS Functional Working Group in providing
HR strategies for resolving critical policy issues and implementing business process change
Identified and communicated potential HR Project risks, issues, mitigation and action plans
Assisted with the development and delivery of training materials.
2 years
1998 - 1999
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6. Assisted with identification and set-up of security.
Ensure test plans and results satisfy Auditors’ requirements.
Total Care
Technologies
Functional/Technical Advisor – PeopleSoft Interface Design
Provide advice on interface between Total Care Technologies Scheduling
System, ESP and PeopleSoft Time and Labour.
Developed high level design.
Provide overview and training of Time and Labour.
4 months
1998
City of Richmond, Functional/Technical Advisor – PeopleSoft Implementation v6.0
Responsibilities included audit of table configuration, data mapping and user
requirements, review and make recommendations pertaining to business
processes (BPR). Provide assistance with Fit/Gap for HR, Payroll, Time and
Labor and Benefits. Provide assistance with trouble shooting and problem
resolution during testing. Made recommendations for establishing controls
and audit requirements.
4 months
1998
QEII – Queen
Elizabeth Hospital -
Halifax
Senior Functional/Technical PeopleSoft Consultant
PeopleSoft Implementation Scope and Planning Study Phase
Preliminary PeopleSoft Fit/Gap analysis for Time & Labour, Payroll, Human
Resources, Benefits Administration and provided overview of Time and
Labour.
Reviewed and made recommendations pertaining to business processes.
Developed Conversion Strategy and Plans. Provided advice pertaining to
conversion approach and data mapping.
Developed strategy and design for interface between Total Care
Technologies Scheduling System, ESP and PeopleSoft Time and Labour.
1 month
1997
BC Info Health Senior Functional/Technical Advisor – PeopleSoft Implementation v6.0
Responsibilities included the preliminary PeopleSoft Fit/Gap analysis for Time
& Labour, Payroll, Human Resources and Benefits Administration.
Reviewed and made recommendations pertaining to business processes. Provided overview of
Time and Labour. Provided advice on interface between Total Care Technologies Scheduling
System, ESP and PeopleSoft Time and Labour.
3 months
1997
City of
Edmonton
Senior PeopleSoft Consultant – Team Lead for Time and Labour and
Conversion of all modules
PeopleSoft Implementation v5.0
Led the team (9 – 10 resources) responsible for the implementation of the
beta version of PeopleSoft Time & Labor module. Developed project charter
and plan and assigned resources. Defined and identified functional
requirements and performed Fit/Gap analysis, table design and configuration.
Participated in the development of data and process models - re-engineering
for all HR modules
Tested beta version and provided results and feedback to PeopleSoft as well
2 years, 2
months
1995 - 1997
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7. as applied upgrades and fixes. Developed functional and detailed technical
design specifications for customized reports, panels, interfaces and batch
processes.
Performed system testing and coordinated user acceptance testing. Responsible for volume
testing of Time and Labour and Payroll.
Assisted with identification and set-up of security and participated in development
and delivery of training.
Led the team of 4 resources for conversion of all modules. Responsibilities
included development of the conversion strategy and standards, conversion
project plan and assignment of resources. Provided mentoring and
supervision to team members. Responsible for table design and configuration
for HR, Payroll, Position Management, Benefits Administration and Time and
Labour.
Assisted team members with data mapping, program development (SQR) and verification of
results. Developed test plan for full conversion and participated in acceptance, parallel and
volume testing.
Other Activities
Performed fit/gap on the recruitment and training modules to determine
feasibility of implementation.
Enbridge Edmonton Senior Systems Analyst (Consultant) – PeopleSoft Implementation (Canadian
and American)
Participated in all aspects of the conversion of legacy data including data mapping,
development of SQRs, testing and validation of converted data.
Developed data integrity scripts using SQL.
Participated in the design and development of a customized time sheet
component and Labour Costing Sub-system
Designed and developed reports using SQR.
18 months
1993 – 1994
Additional Prior Projects
Client Role Application Duration
Telus (ED TEL) Senior Systems
/Business Analyst –
PeopleSoft Support and
enhancements
PeopleSoft HRMS v2.3 Multiple projects – 2 years
Enbridge Senior Systems
Analyst
PeopleSoft HRMS v3
or 4
Multiple projects –
1988 – 1994
Government of Alberta
Municipal Affairs
Systems Analyst Rural Emergency
Home Program
8 months
Government of
Alberta - PWSS
Systems Analyst Rural Emergency Home
Program
12 months
Government of Alberta –
Education
Systems Analyst Student Administration
System
6 months
Oxford Development Group Systems Analyst Financial Systems –
G/L, AP, Property
Management
3 years
Telus (AGT) Programmer Analyst Budget System 8 months
Education and Skills
1978 - 1981 University of Alberta
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8. Bachelor of Science Program – Computer Science
1993 - 2009 PeopleSoft
Introduction to HR Introduction to Benefits
Payroll Time and Labour
People Tools I/II PeopleCode
SQR/SQL PS Query and Crystal Reports
Absence Management e – modules within HCM
Self-Service
References
Available upon request.
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