Elena Shiganova is the senior manager of total rewards at the City of Mississauga and is responsible for strategic direction and priorities as it relates to all aspects of total rewards for over 7000 non-union and union employees. Shiganova leads a team of passionate professionals, who are accountable for all aspects of total rewards including compensation, benefits, recognition, rewards programs as well as payroll and pension services.

Bringing holistic experience from both the public and private sectors, Shiganova and her team have launched several innovative and flexible programs and services, drawing on employees’ feedback while at the same time staying in tune with the changes in the industry and ensuring fiscal responsibility. She earned her degree in languages and human resources management and is also certified in project management and change management. Shiganova has over 20 years of experience in the field and believes in continuous evolution of human resources.