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Led a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the planning, development and implementation of a wide range of strategies and programs within the justice sector, including large scale training initiatives. Led the development of strategic partnerships with federal, provincial and municipal stakeholders to ensure the Ministry met a wide range of legislated responsibilities. Worked with internal partners and cross-ministerial partners to develop and implement strategies to achieve key government priorities.

Guides and mentors a high-performing team to lead complex initiatives that promote public safety through legislative and regulatory frameworks impacting policing, fire safety and emergency management.

Manages a high-performing team of policy professionals to lead complex initiatives that promote public safety through legislative and regulatory frameworks impacting policing, fire safety and emergency management. Manages critical stakeholder relationships with internal and external partners.

Leading public reports and high-profile communications with key stakeholders on behalf of the government. Provides advice on modernized regulatory compliance strategies to support enforcement and compliance.

• Developed and implemented strategic plan to support the wellness and resiliency of over 9000 employees with exposure to occupational stress injuries, critical incidents and trauma• Developed and implemented strategic plan to ensure organizational compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code • Delivered educational workshops to staff and senior leaders across the province • Developed strategic briefing materials and led presentations to the Deputy Minister and key stakeholders

• Led private and public sector consultations to guide recommendations and decision making for new legislation directly impacting community safety• Developed materials to support large scale policy and program decision making, in order to meet government reform commitments• Completed a variety of policy and program proposals (e.g. cabinet submissions), reports, and presentation materials for senior executive decision makers

• Managed high profile incidents on behalf of the Deputy Minister • Provided information, analysis and advice to the Deputy Minister ands Associate Deputy Minister on key policy and operational issues within the criminal justice system• Managed relationships with key government stakeholders including Indigenous partners, the Human Rights Commission of Ontario and labour partners

• Provided executive support to the Director of Programs and Operational Policy Branch and the Assistant Deputy Minister in Operational Support Division • Reassigned to support the the Deputy Minister to lead incident management during a critical period of organizational strain

• Planned and executed priority investigations and compliance reviews, conducted investigative interviews, analysis of data/evidence and delivered high-quality, factual and concise reports for senior government executives • Used theories, principles and practices of contemporary quality assurance and investigation/inspection techniques to act as senior expert and train new managers at the Ontario Corrections College

•Managed a diverse range of staff in a strongly unionized environment •Investigated serious incidents on behalf of the superintendent and completed high quality investigative reports for senior officials•Played a critical leadership role in supporting transformational change as the organization moved towards a rehabilitative focused model

•Responsible for the assessment, case management and supervision of youth and adult offenders living within the community•Identified specialist in managing high risk offenders, testifying at dangerous offender hearings, collaborating with policing partners and providing strategic advice on training curriculum at the Ontario corrections college•Completed large scale audits of community corrections within Ontario and developed recommendations for strategic direction on policy compliance, service delivery and programming needs•Worked directly with a diverse range of community organizations to develop a variety of supports for offenders and victims including cultural based needs