Georgette Macdonald

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Director General / Directrice générale at National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada @ National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
ottawa, ontario, canada
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Canada
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As Director General, Georgette provides leadership to the research and measurement services within the NRC Metrology Research Centre in support of NRC’s strategic goals to promote the advancement of knowledge and serve as Canada’s national metrology institute, linking ideas to implementation through collaborative innovation with stakeholders across the innovation landscape. She is committed to fostering innovation through high-precision measurement science and advancements in metrology. Georgette ensures that stakeholders and their needs are effectively engaged and understood by maintaining and enhancing relationships with senior officials of industry, government, universities and foreign organizations.En tant que directrice générale, Georgette assure le leadership des services de recherche et de mesure au sein du Centre de recherche en métrologie du CNRC, à l'appui des objectifs stratégiques du CNRC, qui consistent à promouvoir l'avancement des connaissances et à servir d'institut national de métrologie du Canada, en faisant le lien entre les idées et leur mise en œuvre par le biais d'une innovation collaborative avec les intervenants de tout le paysage de l'innovation. Elle s'engage à favoriser l'innovation par la science des mesures de haute précision et les progrès de la métrologie. Georgette s'assure que les parties prenantes et leurs besoins sont efficacement engagés et compris en maintenant et en améliorant les relations avec les hauts fonctionnaires de l'industrie, du gouvernement, des universités et des organisations étrangères.Georgette provides leadership in delivering coherent metrological advice, improving and informing national decision making for commerce, standards development, regulation and trade agreements. Her program activities ensure the Canadian market has access to and confidence in competent measurement solutions and while supporting the international recognition of both Canada's National Accreditation Body and National Metrology Institute.NRC undertook an executive project to enhance service excellence within the organization. The core project team applied Lean and Six Sigma approaches to “simplify doing business within the NRC” and to “reduce the workload for all”. The initiative addresses corporate processes and strive to establish a lasting culture of continuous process improvement.Her technical background is in mass and related quantities. She started her career in metrology with GJS Mass Measurement and Fisher Scientific Canada; as a Laboratory Technologist, and then as the Laboratory Supervisor and Quality Manager.

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National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

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Director General / Directrice générale at National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
ottawa, ontario, canada
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nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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Georgette Macdonald Work Experience Details
  • National Research Council Canada / Conseil National De Recherches Canada
    Director General, Metrology
    National Research Council Canada / Conseil National De Recherches Canada May 2021 - Present
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    As Director General, Georgette provides leadership to the research and measurement services within the NRC Metrology Research Centre in support of NRC’s strategic goals to promote the advancement of knowledge and serve as Canada’s national metrology institute, linking ideas to implementation through collaborative innovation with stakeholders across the innovation landscape. She is committed to fostering innovation through high-precision measurement science and advancements in metrology. Georgette ensures that stakeholders and their needs are effectively engaged and understood by maintaining and enhancing relationships with senior officials of industry, government, universities and foreign organizations.En tant que directrice générale, Georgette assure le leadership des services de recherche et de mesure au sein du Centre de recherche en métrologie du CNRC, à l'appui des objectifs stratégiques du CNRC, qui consistent à promouvoir l'avancement des connaissances et à servir d'institut national de métrologie du Canada, en faisant le lien entre les idées et leur mise en œuvre par le biais d'une innovation collaborative avec les intervenants de tout le paysage de l'innovation. Elle s'engage à favoriser l'innovation par la science des mesures de haute précision et les progrès de la métrologie. Georgette s'assure que les parties prenantes et leurs besoins sont efficacement engagés et compris en maintenant et en améliorant les relations avec les hauts fonctionnaires de l'industrie, du gouvernement, des universités et des organisations étrangères.
  • National Research Council Canada
    Director, Metrology For Quality Infrastructure
    National Research Council Canada Jul 2014 - May 2021
    Provides leadership in delivering coherent metrological advice, improving and informing national decision making for commerce, standards development, regulation and trade agreements.
  • National Research Council Canada / Conseil National De Recherches Canada
    Project Advisor, Director R&D
    National Research Council Canada / Conseil National De Recherches Canada Nov 2019 - Feb 2021
    Following an extensive internal consultation process, the NRC is undertaking an executive project to enhance service excellence within the organization. As part of the core team, led by a Senior VP, we will apply Lean and Six Sigma approaches to “simplify doing business within the NRC” and to “reduce the workload for all”. The initiative will address organization-wide processes and strive to establish a lasting culture of continuous process improvement.
  • Bureau International Des Poids Et Mesures (Bipm)
    Cipm Member
    Bureau International Des Poids Et Mesures (Bipm) Mar 2023 - Present
  • Ncsl International
    President, Board Of Directors
    Ncsl International Jan 2023 - Present
    The NCSLI BoD President chairs all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Delegates’ Assembly and is responsible for the direction and coordination of the efforts of the other officers and all committees.
  • Canadian Association For Laboratory Accreditation (Cala)
    Member - Cala Advisory Panel
    Canadian Association For Laboratory Accreditation (Cala) Apr 2011 - Present
    To review changes to the proficiency testing and accreditation programs prior to CEO approval, to review relevant information provided by laboratories in support of proficiency testing and/or accreditation, and to provide recommendations to the CALA Accreditation Council on the granting and maintenance of accreditation.
  • Ncsl International
    Treasurer, Board Of Directors
    Ncsl International Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
    Serves as a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Participates in the development of the Long-Range Plan. Reviews financial position as it relates to the Long-Range Plan reports to the Board of Directors once each year. Presents report of the financial status and activities at each Board of Directors' meeting. Chairs the finance and audit committee.
  • Standards Council Of Canada (Scc)
    Chair - Accreditation Advisory Panel
    Standards Council Of Canada (Scc) Apr 2013 - Jan 2018
  • Iso - International Organization For Standardization
    Technical Expert - Working Group 44: Revision Of Iso/Iec 17025
    Iso - International Organization For Standardization Feb 2015 - Nov 2017
    Canadian Expert to the ISO CASCO working group revising the ISO/IEC 17025 standard
  • National Research Council Canada
    Program Leader - Scientific Support For The National Measurement System
    National Research Council Canada Oct 2012 - Sep 2017
    The SSNMS program focuses on strengthening the national quality infrastructure in Canada and ensuring the Canadian market has access to and confidence in competent measurement solutions and while supporting the international recognition of both the Canadian National Accreditation Body and Canadian National Metrology Institute.
  • National Research Council Canada
    Team Leader - Clas
    National Research Council Canada Nov 2002 - Jan 2015
    Manage the Calibration Laboratory Assessment Service (CLAS), lead a team of technical advisors and measurement experts to assess the technical competence of laboratories that make up the Canadian Calibration Network.Partner with the SCC Laboratory Accreditation Program to ensure the international recognition of the Canadian accreditation of calibration laboratories.
  • Standards Council Of Canada
    Chair - Tg Labs
    Standards Council Of Canada Feb 2010 - Feb 2013
    The TG Labs is responsible for providing advice on matters pertaining to the Laboratory Accreditation Program (PALCAN); and support implementation by:• providing leadership, perspective and advice on matters pertaining to sharing, promoting and supporting the Laboratory Accreditation Program;• ensuring that the Laboratory Accreditation Program is delivered to the requirements of the latest approved version of ISO/IEC 17011
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Meterology Laboratory Supervisor
    Thermo Fisher Scientific Aug 1998 - Nov 2002
  • Gjs Mass Measurement
    Mass Calibration Technologist
    Gjs Mass Measurement Aug 1997 - Aug 1998

Georgette Macdonald Skills

Quality System Iso Quality Management Calibration Quality Assurance Laboratory Iso 17025 Metrology Measurement Uncertainty Validation Engineering R&d

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