Pamela Wagner and Peggy Gizen combined their professional experience and became partners in establishing Being Human Services Inc. with the mission to help people and organizations to "do better and "be better".
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After successfully delivering Employment Training and Placement Services to unemployed Albertans and newcomers to Canada from 2013 until 2022, Being Human Services has now moved to a new phase of operations. We no longer offer Employment Training and Human Resources Services, and now focus our energies on delivering high quality Team Building and Corporate Training workshops.
Pamela has retired from her Counselling, Consultation, and Human Resources role but continues to be a Shareholder in the Company. Peggy continues in her role as Facilitator, with her in-demand workshops.
The historic building at 222 South Railway Street continues to house a range of services and supports for Newcomers operated by several organizations. For information on renting space in our facility, go to Office Space For Lease.
MEET THE TEAM
Pamela Wagner, BA, M.Ed., RSW, CPHR (Retired)
Share Holder
Pamela has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology and a Master of Education with a Specialization in Rehabilitation Services. Now retired, she was a Registered Social Worker, and Chartered Professional in Human Resources. Her 30 years of progressive management experience in a large not-for-profit organization gave her advanced skills in program design, monitoring, evaluation, and financial administration. She is a Wiley Corporation trained facilitator in Everything Disc® and Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team®. She has served as Chair of the Crisis Assistance Network, the Medicine Hat College Social Work Advisory Committee, was a member of the City of Medicine Hat Municipal Planning Commission and was a Board Member of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work as well as the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. With extensive training and experience in assessment, counselling and Human Resources management, Pam spent many years as a facilitator and consultant to large and small businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Pam is enjoying her retirement with her husband and family and enjoys playing the piano, local musical theatre, and pottery.
Peggy Gizen, Assoc. Arts Dip., Rehabilitation Studies
Corporate Training Manager and Facilitator
Peggy has a strong background in designing and facilitation of programs aimed at helping individuals to find their motivation to achieve. Peggy is an in-demand facilitator and presenter who combines her skills as a Rehabilitation Practitioner with qualifications as a training facilitator for Everything Disc®, Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team®, Myers-Briggs, True Colours, Life Skills Coach, WonderTech, and many other proven assessment and skill development approaches.
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Peggy has delivered her workshops to businesses and organizations, large and small, for more than 25 years. Peggy's ability to adapt her materials to a wide range of abilities, along with her practical approach, has proven effective at motivating for the many people and organizations she has worked with through the years. An entrepreneur and business developer in her own right, Peggy’s practical and engaging approach has made her an in-demand facilitator.
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With the full range of Wiley Corporation assessments and workshops, Peggy will assist members of your team to understand themselves and each other, leading to a more productive and satisfying workplace.
Terri Lesmeister
Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
Terri is a highly skilled and experienced administrative professional. With over 15 years of experience in administration, Terri brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Her background of over 20 years in customer service and 9 years of bookkeeping make her a valuable asset to our organization. Terri is known for her exceptional organization and communication skills, and is our go-to expert when it comes to computer applications.
Kelly McNeely, B.A.
Program Manager
Kelly has 24 years of experience in a variety of roles within the employment counselling field, meeting, and exceeding program targets for employment training programs. Kelly has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, TESOL certification with a specialization in Teaching Adults English, and is a certified Life Skills Coach. Additional training in Disability Services and a strong clerical background, round out Kelly’s expertise in supporting individuals to find their place in the workforce. Currently, Kelly is responsible for the management of the Newcomer Pathways to Success Program.
Shannon Mills, B. Ed.
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ESL Instructor/Employment Specialist
Shannon has a Bachelor of Education degree with a double major in English and Social Studies; and has a TESOL certificate with a specialization in Teaching Adults English. Shannon’s career has focused on assisting others, presently as an ESL Instructor/Employment Specialist, as well as a Distance Learning Instructor and Tutor, and an Evaluator/Facilitator in the employment field. Shannon has 15+ years of experience helping job seekers develop and implement career plans. This experience includes facilitating and presenting a variety of employment and life skills workshops.
Mavis Conrad
Employment Specialist
Mavis has 30+ years of experience in Human Resources/Customer Service. She is well connected in the community, serving both as a volunteer and as a Board Member for a variety of organizations. As an experienced, skilled marketer and presenter, she has developed an extensive employer network built on a foundation of professionalism. Mavis has a positive attitude and an enthusiastic approach to helping people and has assisted hundreds of job seekers attain employment.
Ryan Glover, B.A., CELTA, M.A. Global Leadership
ESL Classroom Aide
Ryan seeks to help people by first understanding them and winning their trust. He is dedicated to getting people to the point where they can see opportunities for a better life. After convocating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vancouver Island University, Ryan acquired a  Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) Certificate with the British Council and attained a post-graduate degree in Global Leadership at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC. For 15+ years, Ryan has taught English as a Second Language, the International English Testing System (IELTS), and university preparation courses (ENGL 099) in regions of the world such as the Balkans, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North America.