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Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Program Sector Analyst at Treasury Board Secretariat:Analyzes and provides primary challenge function for high-profile Treasury Board submissions and Memoranda to CabinetProvides extensive briefing and communications materials for senior management in advance of Treasury Board meetingsRegularly engages and collaborates with colleagues in Central Agencies and other government departmentsAdvises federal departments on application of relevant TBS policies and directivesContributes TBS input on reconciliation agreements for Federal Steering Committee on Section 35 Charter RightsCollaborates with Central Agencies on activities pertaining to federal policy, Budgets, and program fundingDrafts briefing notes to senior management for Cabinet committeesAssists in cross-government initiatives to improve data collection and reporting in service of government prioritiesMember of sector-level Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion working group

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Co-developed an ambitious policy review with the Assembly of First NationsAnalyzed budget proposals, Treasury Board submissions, and progress reportsBriefed senior management on unit activities and operational risksAdvised on delivery of grants and contribution programsCo-chaired biweekly water and wastewater infrastructure policy working groupAssisted in preparation of briefing materials for Ministerial transitionDeveloped negotiations processes and strategiesEngaged with partners within ISC and outside governmentDeveloped tools and trackers to support First Nations-led engagementParticipated in First Nations-led engagement activitiesResearched negotiations, claims agreements, funding mechanisms, and program policies

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Managed multiple simultaneous time-sensitive assignmentsConsulted and liaised with stakeholders from across Government, PSPC, and client organizationsRegularly briefed senior management on emerging risks and opportunitiesDeveloped intuitive automated tools to track progress of files through Ministerial approval processDrafted onboarding materials related to unit activitiesDeveloped and delivered training and information sessions related to departmental Parliamentary AffairsProvided Departmental briefings on Question Period in the House of Commons

Ottawa, Canada Area

ActionsImplemented good governance practices for branch-level activitiesCoordinated meetings for senior executivesProvided challenge function for modernization initiativesAchievementsDrafted Terms of Reference for senior executivesEvaluated committee performance using evidence-based metrics and key performance indicatorsEmphasized engagement and innovation through adoption of novel technologies and tools

Calgary, Canada Area

Responsibilities Providing communications advice to clients including: international charities, small business, international advocacy groups, and provincial/territorial government Researching and assessing potential stakeholder groups for policy development and communications Assessing internal operational requirements for clients and proposing possible efficiency gains through improved internal policies and procedures Research and analysis for large funding grants and proposals for overseas charity projectsAchievements Researched and analyzed investigation and appeals regulations for the Yukon Government Department of Health and Social Services in 2016 Assisted in the strategizing and writing of a non-profit project proposal approved for implementation by the Kenyan Government in 2015 Authored marketing campaign materials for a charity that resulted in $10,000 in raised funds Received “ahead of schedule” bonus for completing marketing materials for a small business two weeks before the projected date  Completely revamped an organization’s records retention process and filing system, moving them to a completely electronic filing system

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities Mentored and taught students the basics of critical thinking, qualitative analysis, and research Undertook one-on-one training with the supervising professor to discuss teaching strategies and techniques Created presentations and speaking notes for lectures Given extensive latitude to review and assess student examinations and essays Achievements Given extensive trust and latitude to review and assess student examinations and essays Provided lectures to over 60 students Successfully time managed an extensive personal course load with teaching requirements

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Science (Political Theory, International Relations)

Activities and Societies: GSA, Teaching Assistant Political Theory Studied the normative theory and the history of political thought.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (Minor In Sociology), Bachelor Of Arts With Distinction

Activities and Societies: • Member, Golden Key Society, 2011-Present • Trainer, MacEwan United Nations Club, 2013 • Member, MacEwan United.