VAST Resource Solutions is pleased to welcome Donna Kuhnen, CPHR, RPR, as our new Human Resources Manager. Donna brings more than 16 years of HR leadership experience across sectors including environmental consulting, construction, healthcare, nonprofit, and design. Throughout her career, she has established herself as a trusted generalist, well-versed in recruitment and retention, employee relations, policy development, wellness initiatives, and organizational development.
“I want the VAST team to know I’m here to help and empower them,” said Kuhnen. “In the short time I’ve been connecting with staff, I’ve already seen how collaborative, caring, and committed this group is and it makes me genuinely excited to be part of it. My focus is to build on those strengths and help ensure VAST remains a place where people feel valued and inspired to do their best work.”
In her first months, Donna plans to deepen those connections by listening to staff, gathering feedback, and identifying opportunities where HR can further enhance employee experience, particularly in recruitment, wellness, and professional development.
Outside of work, Donna enjoys hiking, fly fishing, pickleball, and spending time with her family—especially her grandson. She is also active in volunteer work, supporting organizations such as the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Brain Tumour Foundation, and #NotInMyCity, which raises awareness and action against human trafficking.
Above all, Donna hopes her colleagues, clients, and the community see her as approachable, trustworthy, and dedicated to their success. “I want people to know they can come to me in confidence,” she said. “I don’t take things personally. I want to create a safe space, free of judgment, where people feel supported.”
Please join us in welcoming Donna to the VAST team. She looks forward to meeting staff, learning their stories, and working together to continue building a culture of professional excellence, collaboration, and care.
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