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Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Supporting the Assistant Deputy Ministry and the Mines and Minerals Division deliver on divisional business, including key portfolios.Managing the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office and daily activities including human resources and financial responsibilities.

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

• Working for the Critical Minerals Strategy Unit, Mines and Minerals Division.• Leading and coordinating the planning and development of Ontario's first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy.• Formulating, evaluating, and providing policy positions and recommendations to Senior Management.• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and colleagues.

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

• Lead, coordinate and manage complex strategic projects, policy development and initiatives.• Design and implement new and modified programs.• Evaluate pilot projects, programs, processes and structures, and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.• Develop business cases, status reports, and briefing materials, and presentations to Senior Management.• Support Indigenous People living in Ontario to build capacity and meaningfully participate in regulatory processes, throughout the mineral development sequence, including The Mining Act.

Sudbury

• Provide advice and guidance to proponents, Aboriginal communities, and stakeholders on the Mining Act and mineral development in Ontario.• Review and assess regulatory documentation (e.g. plans, permits, closure plans, and closure plan amendments) and work collaboratively with proponents and Aboriginal communities to assess the duty to consult, determine potential impacts, and recommend mitigation, where appropriate.• Work across ministries to gather information for proponents, Aboriginal communities, and stakeholders to better inform interested groups about mineral exploration and development in Ontario.

Sudbury

• Manage the delivery of complex strategic projects, policy development and initiatives.• Inspire and lead a diverse group of policy professionals.• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Strategic Support Unit including human resources and financial.• Regularly brief Senior Management and Executives on the on-going projects of the Strategic Support Unit.

Sudbury, Ontario

• Lead, coordinate and manage complex strategic projects, policy development and initiatives. • Design and implement new and modified programs. • Evaluate pilot projects, programs, processes and structures, and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. • Develop business cases, status reports, and briefing materials, and presentations to Senior Management. • Support Indigenous People living in Ontario to build capacity and meaningfully participate in regulatory processes, throughout the mineral development sequence, including The Mining Act.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Working for the Deputy Minister of Northern Development and Mines.• Formulating and providing policy direction, positions, and recommendations to the Deputy Minister and Executive Assistant.• Planning and coordinating the development of policy to guide present and future direction.• Managing change through the transition of a government including developing and implementing new procedures.• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and colleagues.

Sudbury, Ontario

• Working for the Mines and Minerals Assistant Deputy Minister's Office.• Managing, coordinating, and responding to information requests from a variety of divisions, ministries, and stakeholders.• Serving as a liaison with senior management and staff as well as external partners and stakeholders in the management and timely resolutions to issues.• Researching, compiling, and organizing information on emerging issues and trends and present findings and analysis in synthesized manner.• Coordinating the review and analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for the Mines and Minerals Division.• Actively engaged in Ontario Public Service (OPS) inclusion efforts, Tomorrow’s OPS (TOPS) – Sudbury Executive Committee, and Provincial TOPS Speaker Series Committee.

Sudbury, Ontario

• Worked for the Aboriginal Affairs Branch of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.• Crafted and recommended performance measures and metrics to measure impact of ministry work and effective ways to monitor success.• Researched Ontario’s emerging reconciliation initiatives and creating ministry-specific responses.• Facilitated the development of the Aboriginal Affairs Branch’s Strategic Plan.• Assisted in the management of and reporting on the branch’s issues management files.• Actively engaged in Ontario Public Service (OPS) inclusion efforts, Tomorrow’s OPS (TOPS) – Sudbury Executive Committee, and Provincial TOPS Speaker Series Committee.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Sole employee of the Board who is directly responsible for all other staff members.• Led the development and implementation of policy related to provincial post-secondary issues.• Advocated to the provincial government, member institutions, and other provincial partners for progressive post-secondary changes.• Represented the organization externally through print and digital media, as well as on the radio and television.• Managed the day-to-day operation of the organization including the finances and human resources.

Providence Bay

• Responsible for the set-up of the restaurant, serving tables, communication with the kitchen, and the cleanup of the restaurant

Community Living Manitoulin

• Working with individuals living with exceptionalities to complete daily tasks and develop skills. As well as, providing a clean, healthy, and well kept living environment for all individuals.

Mindemoya

• Working with individuals living with exceptionalities to complete daily tasks. Specific work done with a group of individuals doing physical labour, such as moving furniture and grass cutting.

Mindemoya, Ontario

• Responsible for completing program reviews and Health Equity Impact Assessments for the programs currently offered by the Manitoulin Central Family Health Team• Working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure appropriate representation through the review• Visual, oral, and written presentations prepared and given to Family Health Team representatives

Mindemoya, Ontario

• Responsible for the organization and implementation of the Cancer Care Ontario's Cervical Screening Pilot Project• Responsible for EMR data standardization, communication with patients, appointment management, and process documentation in a medical office• Problem-solved many issues including challenging patients and office organization challenges

Antigonish, Ns

• Liaised with the Senior Administration of St. Francis Xavier University and served as a member of the University Board of Governors• Lead development of policies, programs and activities for all students as head of the Student Union Executive Team, while supervising the management of a 1.3 million dollar budget• Met regularly with all levels of government to bring attention to the needs of current and future post-secondary students in Nova Scotia

St. Francis Xavier University

Repersented approximately 350 students on the highest governing body of the StFX Students' Union.

• Fostered an environment in student housing that promoted growth, education, and good health for students. • Provided students with educational programming to engage them in their residence, school, and community. • Managed and coached a team of Residence Assistants, to ensure a safe and inclusive environment was provided for residents

• Assured the well-being of all of the students in residence• Created an environment which promoted growth and education and a positive space to live• Provided students with educational programming to engage them in their residence, school, and community

Mindemoya, Ontario

• Responsible for entry of patient data, phone answering, and appointment management in a medical office• Assisted patients to their appointment rooms and measured their weight, height, and waist circumference• Problem-solved many issues including challenging patients and office organization challenges• Observed medical procedures and spent a day in the emergency room shadowing a doctor

• Responsible for the set-up of the restaurant, serving tables, communication with the kitchen, and the cleanup of the restaurant

Masters Of Public Health, Indigenous Health

Bsc With Major, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Biology Society, Ultimate Frisbee Society

High School Diploma