CHRONOLOGY OF EXPERIENCE
Dedicated and Experienced
SENIOR DIRECTOR, RENEWABLE AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY
Natural Resources Canada
2021-2022
Administered key programs and developed policy related to commercially deployable renewable energy in Canada such as wind and solar energy
CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER
Indigenous Services Canada
2019-2021
Provided advice to the Deputy Minister in the administration of the portfolio including exercises linked to Ministerial mandate letters and Departmental budget proposals
DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE AND INNOVATION DIVISION
Indigenous Services Canada
2016-2019
Administered programs and provided advice to senior officials on Indigenous economic development and Indigenous innovation with emphasis on horizontality across government and collaboration with external actors
PARENTAL LEAVE
2011-2016
Honed the craft of professional multi-tasking and spent dedicated time on family and childcare.
DIRECTOR, INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE POLICY
Indian and Northern Affaurs Canada
2010-2011
Worked with Indigenous partners to develop policy related to governance including legislation for Band Council Elections.
POLICY ANALYST, VARIOUS POSITIONS
Government of Canada
2000-2010
Started a career in government in 2000 as a junior policy analyst. Worked in federal Departments with the majority at Indigenous Services Canada and its predecessor, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Also worked at the Privy Council Office (intergovernmental affairs) and directly with Indigenous communities in Quebec (First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada).
Education
Master's in Public Administration
Queen's University
L.L.B. Civil Law
Université de Montréal
Bachelor's Degree Criminology
University of Ottawa
Credentials
Perfectly bilingual in English and French, Oral and Written : Federal Government Language Credentials of E/E/E
Valid Secret Security Clearance from the Federal Government
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Recently completed courses: "4 Seasons of Reconciliation" offered by the First Nations University of Canada.