Who We Are
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board (SLWDB) is a community-directed, not-for-profit corporation leading Sarnia Lambton in its approach to workforce development and labour market planning.
We function as a neutral broker of research, disseminator of information, and facilitator of collaborative partnership development.
Operating as part of Workforce Planning Ontario, we are one of 26 local planning board areas mandated by the Government of Ontario to conduct and disseminate local labour market research and engage community stakeholders in a planning process that supports local solutions to local issues.
Our History
SLWDB, formerly known as the Sarnia Lambton Training Board, was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on November 5, 1997. At the time of incorporation, the Board was jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
Meet Our Staff and Board Of Directors
Mikelle Bryson-Campbell, PhD
Executive Director
Mikelle Bryson-Campbell completed her BA and BSc at Cape Breton University, her Master’s at Laurentian University, and her PhD from Western University. Mikelle was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship in health innovation. Her past research and peer reviewed publications have been surrounding the treatment and management of chronic pain in injured workers and the impact on employment. Mikelle loves research and she is always interested in cultivating new partnerships in the community. She lives in Bright’s Grove with her husband and three kids.
Rob Janoska
Research Associate
Rob has attended both Fanshawe College and Western University in London where he studied Recreation and then Business. Rob has worked in the area of entrepreneurship, recreation and social services. Rob spent 9 years as a job developer and has vast experience managing stakeholder relations and project coordination. Rob is married with 2 young girls ages 10 and 8.
Samantha Saucier
Research Associate
Samantha has extensive experience in Research, Marketing, Communications, and Business Development through her previous roles along with a Business Administration Diploma from Lambton College and an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing from Nipissing University. During her spare time, Samantha can be found taking her pups on adventures, playing video games, or reading.
