David Dalphy brings extensive leadership, specialist, and consulting experience across a broad spectrum of Human Resources functions. His expertise spans Employee and Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, Organizational Behaviour, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Talent Management, and Employee Communications.

With a strong track record of advising leaders in both public and private sectors across diverse industries—including high tech, start-ups, manufacturing, non-profits, pulp & paper, printing, distribution, and health care—David is committed to optimizing the “People Factor” in organizations. He champions respectful, safe, engaged, and employee-centric workplaces as a foundation for achieving strategic goals and enhancing productivity, safety, performance, and satisfaction.

As an experienced HR executive and thought leader, David integrates deep theoretical knowledge with practical application to drive innovative, legally compliant HR practices. His research interests span a wide range of HR and Occupational Health & Safety topics, including:

Research Interests:

• Sickness Presenteeism
• Generational Differences in the Workplace (work values, perceptions, beliefs, leadership, safety, and accidents)
• Workplace People Challenges (attraction, retention, motivation, and compensation)
• Workplace Culture
• Occupational Safety Law and Integration
• Workplace Conflict Resolution (violence, harassment, and employee relations)
• Modern Industrial Relations in Canada

David’s doctoral research focuses on generational differences in sickness presenteeism and workplace safety.

He holds a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) from Queen’s University and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Human Resources) from the University of Ottawa. He has also earned certificates in Conflict Management and Occupational Health & Safety from Algonquin College.

David has contributed to the community through board service with organizations such as the Roberts/Smarts Centre and L’Arche-Ottawa, and through various volunteer roles with Scouts Canada. He has also taught as a part-time instructor and seasonal lecturer at the University of Ottawa and University College of the Cariboo.