Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Good - How Industry Can Meet Recruitment Objectives through AI
The use of AI in recruitment offers numerous benefits such as efficiency, objectivity and scalability. However, several key issues and challenges arise in its implementation. Organizations are faced with navigating issues around bias and fairness, transparency, data privacy and security, quality of data, legal and ethical concerns. Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach involving collaboration between AI developers, recruiters, policymakers and other stakeholders to ensure that AI-driven recruitment practices are fair, transparent and ethical.
In our latest Envision the Future of Work Event, Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Good- How Industry Can Meet Recruitment Objectives through AI, we will hear from industry leaders on the key challenges organizations are facing in the age of artificial intelligence and how future technological developments will impact the recruitment and retention of talent.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday April 3, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: International Graduate School - Humber College
Address: 59 Hayden Street-4th Floor, Toronto ON, M4Y 2P2
Panelists
Tom Heiber
CEO/Tech Entrepreneur
Heitech Software
Tom Heiber is the visionary founder and CEO of Heitech Software Solutions, a company at the forefront of harnessing artificial intelligence to drive business innovation and success. With over two decades of experience in the IT and technology sector, Tom has cultivated a profound expertise in software development, strategic planning, and team leadership. Under his guidance HeitechSoft has flourished into a comprehensive IT shop, offering bespoke software development, hosting, and research and development services, with a special focus on leveraging AI to empower small and medium-sized businesses.
Tom's career is marked by his work with a wide spectrum of companies, from burgeoning startups to established Fortune 500 corporations, giving him a unique perspective on the technological needs at various scales of business. He is particularly passionate about the intersection of AI technology and recruitment, advocating for AI to streamline hiring processes, enhance candidate matching, and ultimately drive more efficient and effective recruitment strategies. His work in advancing private, unbiased AI agents that prioritize data privacy and user alignment is particularly relevant to discussions on ethical AI use.
Marsha Dennis-Jones
CEO/Founder of Kaleidoscope Professional Staffing Solutions (KPSS)
Marsha Dennis-Jones has worked over 25 years in Talent Acquisition and is currently the CEO/Founder of Kaleidoscope Professional Staffing Solutions (KPSS) which specializes in the staffing and placement of diverse and inclusive senior executives professionals.
In her previous role with Citi Bank, she served as the Senior Vice President, Canada Head for their Technology and Operations division, responsible for managing and developing the North American workforce intelligence team and their pursuit to attracting and securing top tech talent. She was also responsible for leading the delivery of DEI and Talent programs across all functions, implementing tracking systems to measure the recruitment efficiencies of APS and Gen AI tools and operating as the key advisor to the senior leadership team and HR business partners on strategic hiring initiatives and effective talent attraction.
Marsha also worked as a senior recruitment specialist for RBC ,HBC and Saks on Fifth, where she executed all aspects of operational growth and staffing effectiveness. She implemented innovative solutions and grew internal and external inclusive and diverse ecosystems of top talent.
Marsha has also been on several panels, and fire chats and representing top organizations as a SME on recruitment insights. The most recent engagements included; BFUTR 2023 Summit – Black Women in Tech “Why we are afraid of Being ourselves”, Obsidi CIO Panel –“Implications of AI and Big Data in Recruitment”, Ryerson University Catalyst Program,“ Women in Technology”, BPTN- Women Disrupting the Industry, and Rogers - “Effective recruitment Practises”. She is also an active mentor for The Pinball Clemens Association and CAUPF (Canadian Association of Urban Professionals in Finance).
Dave Mayers
Chief Scientist
Knockri
Dave is a visionary and technology evangelist, spearheading groundbreaking research as the Chief Scientist at Knockri. In his current role, he works as a trusted domain expert focused on the adoption of automation in Human Resources - building trust in AI through transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation. With a deep understanding of workplace psychology and machine learning, he works with Fortune 100 clients to design and implement novel approaches to the automation of employee interviews, helping to solve issues related to efficiency, job performance, and discrimination in employee decision-making.
He has worked on numerous research projects in the areas of job analysis, assessment development, and machine learning, culminating in numerous publications and presentations at leading industry conferences worldwide. His work is shaping the future of work, enabling companies to leverage the power of technology while ensuring fairness and equality in their processes.
Imran Ahmad
Partner, Canadian Head of Technology
Co-head of Information Governance, Privacy and Cybersecurity
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LP
Imran Ahmad is the Canadian head of our technology sector and Canadian co-head of our information governance, privacy and cybersecurity practice. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity lawyer by several legal directories.
Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open-source software, and electronic commerce. As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works very closely with clients to develop and implement practical strategies related to cyber threats and data breaches. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence and risk allocation advice, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response.
In addition, Imran often acts as "breach counsel" in the event of a cybersecurity incident, such as a data or privacy breach, and has extensive experience in managing complex security incidents and cross-border breaches. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, an enforcement action or a litigation.
Imran is the author of Canada's first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management (LexisNexis, August 2017).
Imran is the author of Canada's first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management (2nd Edition) (LexisNexis, March 2021).
In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws. He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance. Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association.
Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law.
Moderator
Francis Syms
Associate Dean of Information and Communication Technology
Humber College, Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Francis Syms is a senior industry professional and educator in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and risk management. He is an inventor of a patented secure messaging platform and has spent years working in various roles at telecommunication, hardware development, and software development companies. He is Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology at Humber and is regularly interviewed by the media (including CBC and CTV) on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and related technologies. In 2023, he joined CADSI (the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries), which advises the Canadian government. Francis holds a BASc in Electrical Engineering from Dalhousie University and a MASc from the University of Toronto Graduate Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His certifications include the Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) from the Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. He is also the author of the post-secondary textbook: Cybersecurity in Canada: Operations, Investigations, and Protection.
About the Humber International Graduate School (Humber IGS)
The Humber IGS is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor and offers Ontario graduate certificate programs in business and technology to learners around the world. Designed purposefully as a professional learning environment, the Humber IGS provides learners with graduate level skills and qualifications preparing them for careers in Canada and beyond. The Humber IGS is focused on building a global community that inspires and delivers innovation in teaching and learning for international learners, industry, and the local community.
Past Events
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging – Creating Inclusive Workplaces for the Future World of Work
The Humber International Graduate School (IGS) had the distinct honour of hosting an important panel discussion on Creating Inclusive Workplaces in the EnVision the Future World of Work series. Moderated by Humber’s inaugural Vice President, Inclusion and Belonging, Jason Seright, we heard from exceptional leaders in the field, Delany Satheeswaran, Karen Craggs-Milne, Rianna D'Silva, CHRL and Shalise Goffe, CPDS who spoke about what their organizations are doing to support the important work of equity, diversity and inclusion to build better workplaces for all. The session was both informative and thought-provoking with participants engaging in discussion well into the evening.
Women, the Pandemic and the Future of Work
On Tuesday June 28th, 2022 the Humber IGS hosted the second in the EnVision the Future World of Work event series and the first hybrid event. Recognizing that the pandemic disproportionally impacted marginalized communities, especially impacting women in the workforce across sectors, the session brought together three exceptional leaders speaking to the specific challenges facing women in different fields as we move past the pandemic and into a new era of work. Moderated by Humber’s Senior Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Gina Antonacci and featured panelists Andrea Spender, CEO of The Prosperity Project, Monika Tamber, director, Security Governance with Payments Canada, and Zenia Wadhwani, executive director of the Woodbine Cares Foundation. Participants left the session with specific strategies for corporations, industries, and organizations to consider as we move to rebuild economies. To read more about the session, check out the Humber Today article.
EnVision the Future World of Work
On Thursday February 3rd, the Humber IGS through the Industry and Community Connector Hub (ICHub) launched their first in a series of events examining the future world of work as we move beyond the pandemic. The session explored mutually beneficial partnership opportunities to support post-pandemic recovery with a focus on workplace transformation, culture, innovation, digital workplace, and learning & development. Facilitated by Humber’s Dean of Research and Innovation, Dr. Ginger Grant, participants participated in a survey identifying key challenges and opportunities coming out of the pandemic and then engaged in meaningful discussion identifying key areas of opportunities to work together with industry to chart the path forward. To read more about the event check out the president’s blog.
