Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson

Human Resources Director Canada

Jim Wilson

Canada Senior Writer - HR & Safety

13+ years experience405,278 Total views across Human Resources Director in 2025

Jim's specialty topics

Employment law and workplace policy Minimum wage and labour policy Youth unemployment and labour market trends Federal labour rulings and workplace rights

Jim Wilson is Canada Senior Writer for HR and Safety at Key Media. He writes for Canadian HR Reporter, Canadian Occupational Safety, and Human Resources Director across several regions. He has held this role since 2019, covering employment law, labour policy, and workplace rights across Canada.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, along with a post-graduate teacher's certificate. Before joining Key Media, he worked in journalism and content roles across the Philippines, including at S&P Global Market Intelligence and The Manila Times. In his free time, he writes travel and sports content and plays sports.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“HR and workplace safety touch almost every industry, so I try to cover the stories that actually affect people at work, from new regulations to what's happening on the ground. If something's worth covering, I'm always open to hearing about it.”

Also published by

Canadian HR Reporter · Canadian Occupational Safety · Human Resources Director America · HRD New Zealand

Featured content from Jim

Province opens first minimum wage public consultation in a decade What's causing the high rate of youth unemployment? TD economists give their take Federal labour board orders Ottawa to pay $28,000 over botched RTO accommodation

Previous experience

  • Key Media — Canada News Writer, HR and Safety
  • Courtside Philippines/NYXSYS Philippines — Senior Writer
  • Responsekings Phils Inc. — Content Team Lead/Editor
  • Provincial Government of Camarines Sur — Writer

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, University of Santo Tomas
  • Post-Graduate Teacher's Certificate Program, University of Santo Tomas

Read the latest stories by Jim

Data centre employment grows by 23% in Canada: report

'Pay premiums are substantial, if uneven across roles,' says expert

Data centre employment grows by 23% in Canada: report

The cost of living is hurting Canadians' mental health – what can HR do?

‘People facing the greatest challenges are often also the least likely to have their needs fully met or to remain in care’

The cost of living is hurting Canadians' mental health – what can HR do?

Alberta premier suggests health care fee for temporary workers

Businesses could shoulder $1,900 premium for temporary residents, she says

Alberta premier suggests health care fee for temporary workers

American CEO's Lake America sweatshirt photo sparks Halifax backlash

Cross-border trade tensions test how leaders handle missteps

American CEO's Lake America sweatshirt photo sparks Halifax backlash

Five sectors, one problem: What's blocking Canada's growth potential?

‘This is about making sure that we keep more of that value at home when it comes to processing, commercialization and scaling’

Five sectors, one problem: What's blocking Canada's growth potential?

Is AI eroding critical thinking in the workplace?

‘Fluency without judgment simply helps an organization make mistakes faster’

Is AI eroding critical thinking in the workplace?

Saskatchewan trucking company hit with foreign worker charges

Federal Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program violation data show trucking has been persistent problem area nationally

Saskatchewan trucking company hit with foreign worker charges

Canada-France pact puts skilled talent mobility, workforce planning in focus

Agreement marks ‘concrete step in our commitment to turning a historic relationship into real business opportunities’

Ottawa adds AI assistant to pay gap tracker Equi'Vision

Feds also launching two new funding programs targeting harassment prevision, equity barriers

Ottawa adds AI assistant to pay gap tracker Equi'Vision

Canadian HR Awards: What makes the gala night so memorable?

Past nominees, winners and judges reveal what to expect at upcoming 2026 Canadian HR Awards gala

Canadian HR Awards: What makes the gala night so memorable?