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Stakeholder engagementConsultation and engagement strategies, process facilitation and mediation, government relations, workshop facilitation, conference planning, client and member relations.PolicyPublic policy analysis and development, policy instrument review and design, environmental governance, energy, natural resources development, water quality and water availability, climate change, life cycle approaches, pollution prevention, environmental assessments, fish habitat, storage tank systems.Regulatory affairsRegulatory reviews, compliance strategies, engagement with provincial and federal governments.Strategic planningBusiness development, partnerships and collaboration, sustainability strategies.

Coordinated all policy research undertaken by the NRTEE; conducted research and convened stakeholders; developed a large network of senior governmental officials; worked in partnerships with various public, private and not-for-profit organizations. LeadershipManaged a group of 10 responsible for research, policy analysis, and the development of recommendations and advice to governments. Supervised staff, including prioritizing and scheduling workload and work plans to meet organizational needs, interviewing, hiring and performance appraisals.As a member of the management team, participated in the corporate business planning, priorities, and budget management. PolicyCoordinated research on a broad range of topics related to sustainable development, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, water availability, life cycle approaches, environmental governance and energy policy.Project ManagementDeveloped and led multiple complex policy research projects through all phases of implementation (issue identification, research, stakeholders consultation and engagement, analysis, report writing, report production, outreach activities). Stakeholder EngagementConducted successful stakeholder engagement initiatives throughout project lifecycles; convened sessions to facilitate dialogue amongst stakeholders. PartnershipsCollaborated extensively with key natural resources sectors (forestry, nuclear energy, mining, agriculture, oil & gas) on water issues. Co-hosted roundtable discussions with national organizations representing these sectors. InitiativeConvened officials from the federal and territorial governments to discuss the implementation of recommendations from the NRTEE regarding the adaptation of northern infrastructure to climate change. Led to the allocation of $3.5M over 5 years to support the review and upgrade of codes and standards for northern infrastructure.

Developed and managed national governmental programs, including regulatory processes. Conducted extensive consultations with private and public stakeholders. Created new standards for consultations with First Nations and Inuit. Provided advice to senior officials and the Minister’s office.LeadershipManaged human and financial resources for groups of various sizes, up to 20 people.Directed the development and the implementation of national regulations addressing contamination from 10,000 petroleum products storage tank systems on federal and aboriginal lands.Represented Environment Canada on interdepartmental and international working groups dealing with regulatory compliance issues. PolicyParticipated in the Executive Planning Committee of the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE) and co-chaired its Indicators Expert Working Group.Project ManagementManaged a national program to address the environmental risks of Federal Operations; developed the formulation of policy objectives and directed all phases of implementation strategies.Led the Canadian implementation of UNEP's Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (GPA).Stakeholder EngagementEngaged stakeholders from the private and the public sectors, as well as from aboriginal communities, on discussions around proposed new regulations.Planned, organized and delivered a comprehensive consultation plan on the proposed new regulations (more than 25 sessions across Canada, including 17 with First Nations).PartnershipsManaged partnerships agreements through Grants and Contributions with non-governmental organizations.InitiativeParticipated in the creation of a new compliance assurance program within EC and led its implementation for almost 3 years.Oversaw the development of compliance strategies and performance indicators for compliance promotion and enforcement activities.

Led working groups and committees developing national policies. Provided advice to senior officials and the Minister’s office. Wrote several documents intended for decision-makers.LeadershipManaged a team of 10 people.Chaired several national committees dealing with fish habitat policy and program development.PolicyDeveloped national fish habitat management policies and programs.Represented the Department on several interdepartmental and intergovernmental working groups and/or committees.Provided numerous environmental assessments of development projects.CommunicationsAdvised senior management, regional offices, other federal departments, members of the public, etc.Wrote several documents intended to bridge the gap between scientific researchers and decision-makers.