Announcement of New Team Member at UNE

“O’Siyo ᎣᏏᏲ “o-si-yo,” (Cherokee: I see you) Hello and Bonjour Union Siblings,

I am excited to share the news that Sylvie Courchaine joined the UNE team on September 18, 2024, as Executive Assistant to the Directors’ Team. She is already proving to be a great addition to the organization and will help us in the new direction we have set during this mandate.

Sylvie Courchaine comes to us from the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), where she held various positions over the past eighteen years. She began her journey with PSAC as a Financial Accounting Bookkeeper, managing member and staff claims, as well as looking after account payables and receivables. During this time, she completed the Financial Accounting Fundamentals Course within the Chartered General Accountants of Ontario program.

After four years in accounting, Sylvie transitioned to the Human Resources Branch as a Pay and Benefits Administrator, a role she had previously held for eighteen years with a major retail chain company. Her dedication and expertise led to her promotion to Payroll Supervisor and subsequently to Pay and Benefits Supervisor, positions she held for over nine years.

Sylvie’s curiosity and passion for learning propelled her to her most recent role as Membership Dues and Information Management Officer, a position she occupied since last October. She has a strong passion for working with Excel, particularly in utilizing advanced formulas, creating macros, and designing pivot tables.

In her spare time, Sylvie enjoys crafting, singing, and spending quality time with her family.

Please join me in giving Sylvie a warm UNE welcome to our team.

Thank you, Merci, ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎲᎢ “di-da-yo-li-hv-dv-ga-le-ni-s-gv,” which means “Until we meet again”

Alisha Kang (nee Campbell)
National President