Barâa Arar Email & Phone Number

Acting EC-05 with Strategic Policy team. Joined the Strategic Policy team on an at-level assignment as an analyst and have since taken on successive, increasingly senior acting positions. Strategic Advice: represents Canadian Heritage at interdepartmental fora; regularly provides strategic advice to senior leadership in range of issues including FPT engagement, stakeholder relations, public service management, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility; as part of the department’s GBA+ challenge function, provides substantial policy feedback for key policy documents including Budget Proposals, Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submissions. Briefings: led the Ministerial Transition exercise for the July 2023 cabinet shuffle including the development of placemats and briefing binders for incoming ministers; provides oral and written briefing at the ADM, DM DG, and Director levels; drafting monthly Cover Note for DMA’s participation in the Public Service Management Advisory Committee (PSMAC); development of a summary table for Budget Day 2023 based on departmental priorities and key issues used by senior management in presentations and briefings. Project Management: developing templates, canned responses, and formalizing process to ensure more efficient workflow and task completion; development of a workflow tracker in SharePoint.

Acting EC-04

EC-03: One year assignment developing policy skills with the Strategic Policy and Horizontal Integration division.

Strategic Advice: advised senior management and internal partners on tools, communication products, internal policy, and program delivery from an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens; represented Canadian Heritage at interdepartmental for a (i.e. TBS-led meetings). Briefings and Reporting: drafted several written briefings including Memorandum for Action to the DM, speaking notes, Briefing Notes, and corporate messages for DMs and senior management; provided written briefings at the DG and Deputy Director General level; led and coordinated departmental response to governmental and central agency reports (i.e. Multiculturalism report, Management Accountability Framework); co-wrote letter response to Clerk’s Call to Action on EDI; drafted and coordinated response to Written Question asked by Member of Parliament.Project and Event Management: managed several sensitive projects with multiple stakeholders with a focus on co-development and engagement with equity-seeking communities; planned and led medium and large-scale events (50-300+ participants); managed contracts (20k+) and event logistics with multiple partners, and administration of financial processes.

- Member of the Diversity and Inclusion team- Developing programs such as the Diversity Council - Co-leading Employment Equity portfolios (Women in STEM, 2LGBTQ+, Indigenous peoples)- Government of Canada Language profile: E/C/C- (AS-03 substantive)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Assessed English and French non-fiction manuscripts for publication consideration - Pitched English and French books to editorial committee for publication and translation - Wrote and copyedited alt-text, marketing content, catalogue copy for online and print - Reviews manuscripts at all points in the production cycle - Collaborates with colleagues for design, layout, and editorial choices - Creates promotional social media posts for recently published books - Uploads advanced reader’s copies to NetGalley and mails book to reviewers

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Create marketing and communication products to support recruitment projects for the department - Write and edit documents, including reports, web content, and presentations for review by senior management - Research, compile, and analyze data on recruitment trends, employment equity programs, and mental health projects proposed for the organization - Assist with the organization of recruitment events, including logistics and coordination with hiring managers - Source, message and recruit candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter with a focus on Government of Canada hard to staff positions - Liase with other directorate teams such as HR systems and classifications to develop and implement pilot projects for the improvement of organizational design -Government of Canada Language profile: E/C/C- (AS-02 substantive)

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Managed Refugee 613 social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) and Wordpress- Worked closely with Refugee 613 staff to respond to inquiries and connect the public and partners to appropriate services- Supported the execution of Refugee 613’s outreach efforts to partners, in particular private sponsors, as it relates to developing resources, training sessions and planning events- Took, prepared, and distributed meeting minutes in preparation for meetings with 10+ attendees

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Trained in the latest cultural heritage interpretation techniques- Informed domestic and international visitors about Ottawa accommodations, festivals, and dining options- Interpreted Ottawa in the context of Canadian capital within the Canadian Heritage messaging - Coordinate with co-workers and supervisors to stay up to date with operations and programs- Communicated in both official languages (French and English) and sometimes Arabic

Ottawa, Canada Area

Unanimously chosen by Faculty of Arts and Social Science for research grantResearched the contributions of female fighters in the Algerian War of Independence through art history Presented research to professors and fellow students at 3M Thesis competitionWorked closely under the supervision of historian Dr. Pamela Walker

Ottawa, Canada Area

Call prospective Carleton students and provides information about tours and programs Responsible for callbacks and knowledge of Carleton’s events, programs, and athletics Act as the friendly voice of the University for incoming students

Master Of Arts - Ma, History

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) – Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada.

Bachelor Of Humanities, History, With High Distinction (Final Cgpa: 11.38/12)

Rhodes scholar finalist (Ontario 2018) University Medal for highest academic standing in the Humanities Provost Scholar Award.