Melanie Blanchette Mba, Hba Email & Phone Number

Thunder Bay, On, Ca

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Consultant Specializations: Workplace Investigations/Labour Relations/Workplace Culture Assessment and Development Strategist/Mediation/Leadership Coaching/Indigenous Governance and Community Development/Human Resource Management Designated external competent persons under the National Master Standing Offer on Violence, Wrongdoing and Harassment Investigations with the Federal government, including all high security clearance levels (NMSO).See: www.evolvconsultingservices.com

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Workplace investigations. Workplace Assessments and Audits. Enhanced Security Clearance for Federal Government investigations.

Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada

Chief Isaac Group of Companies, Chief Executive Officer. Chief Isaac is an Indigenous Economic Development Corporation. The group of companies operates numerous companies including; MacKenzie Petroleum, Chief Isaac Summit, Chief Isaac Mechanical/Trondek Heavy Equipment, Property Management, Kluane Freightlines, Logistics, Security and Property Services and Administration Services. This position oversees the corporation's executive leadership team, while driving business in the region toward sustainable development an economic prosperity for the community and its citizens, now and for generations to come.

Ottawa

My work within this global philanthropic movement began in May of 2018 where I served as the interim Executive Director at my local CF - The Thunder Bay Community Foundation (8 months). Following this position, I moved to the National headquarters of the Community Foundations of Canada to fulfil the position of the Director of Northern Engagement. Charged with leading an initiative to explore philanthropy in the Northern, Indigenous, Métis and Inuit communities in Canada, I work closely with local leaders within communities to assist in supporting locally led charitable programming and steward charitable foundation development, Indigenous-led, within these regions.

Thunder Bay

Lecturing Professor in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour for the Post Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Governance and Public Administration Program and International Studies, Human Resources. Guest lectured in topics regarding Human Rights and Equity.

Thunder Bay, Ontario

As the Executive Director of this organization, it is within the job scope to organize and host fundraising initiatives including community and large annual events, and create and launch annual and capital campaigns. This role allows for creativity in developing engaging community based programming through grant seeking and community partnership. Additional roles have included the oversight and care of all human resource and financial management functions of the organization. A unique part of this executive role includes the management of the health and wellness of over 150 animals housed within our shelter. The day to day operations within the organization are of utmost importance because the mission of the TBDHS is to provide care to animals across all of Northwestern Ontario.As the face of the non-profit organization, media and public relations have positioned themselves at the forefront of tasks within this role. Melanie's recent developments to improve awareness to the cause have included the development of a new informative television series called "Let's Bark About It"​, as well as newsletter communications, creative fundraising and campaign initiatives, and an increase in social media presence, which all serve to enlighten and engage the public in animal welfare initiatives across the region.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

Managing Director of the Department of Health and Social Services, Mental Health and Wellness. This portfolio included; Addictions and Mental Health supports and the Department of Child and Family Services.

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

Charged with the centre development, program incubation and implementation, and official opening and managing of the first ever Inuit culturally specific female rehabilitative centre.

Thunder Bay

Child Protection worker. Forensic Interviewing Specialist.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ba Honours, Criminoloy And Criminal Justice Studies With A Concentration In Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Post Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

CHRL designation requirement.

Honours, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Certificate In Governance For Indigenous Councils & Boards

Certificate In Establishing Institutions Of Governance, Indigenous Studies