Appointed Member – Board of Governors
Amina El mantari currently works for Tsleil-Waututh Nation as Human Resources Manager. She has more than a decade of extensive experience in human resources from diverse industries, including heavy industry, retail, not-for-profit, and education. Most recently, Amina has led the People and Culture team at Neptune Bulk Terminals, where she implemented holistic, values-based people and culture programs which supported leaders and over 200 employees. She played a key role in pivoting the company to cloud solutions, building an aligned company culture around core values, driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation initiatives, and improving employee engagement. Prior to Neptune, she worked at Mountain Equipment Co-op as the People Experience Specialist, managing employee relations for the MEC head office and Quebec region.
Additionally, Amina has experience in organizational alignment, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, organizational development, compensation, employee relations, and benefits. Amina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration focused in Human Resources from Capilano University, and is a certified intuitive coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Amina’s sense of purpose is being of service to people and helping communities thrive. She is a community change maker, and making a difference is one of her top core values. She is currently a board member at the Capilano University Alumni Association and a Capilano University Senate member. She was awarded the Soroptimist International Award of the North Shore in 2016, an organization working to improve the lives of girls and women in the North Shore, and she was later awarded the Capilano University Alumni Association Unified Award of Excellence in 2018. Amina is always keen to continue to find innovative ways to unite and meaningfully serve her community.