Experience

OCS Ontario Cannabis Store

• Canada
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibility

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Senior Director, Corporate Affairs & Policy

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Manage engagement with Government, Regulators, and lead the development and execution of corporate strategies and policies to support OCS business operations.



Ministry of Finance, Government Business Enterprises Division, Gaming Policy Branch

• Director

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Toronto, Ontario Lead a branch of policy professionals to provide strategic policy, operational and risk management advice to Senior Management, the Minister of Finance and Government, relating to the gambling sector in Ontario. Provide oversight of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) that generates more than $7B in revenue annually.



Ministry of the Attorney General

• Senior Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  Senior leader responsible for managing a team of policy professionals and providing policy advice, operational support, and manage relations with high profile Agencies in the Broader Public Sector in Ontario. A trusted leader, who also provides strategic advice to the Office of the Attorney General. Acts for the Director as required.



Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager

  • 2011 - Dec 2016

  Toronto, Canada Area Senior leader responsible for leading a team of policy professionals to deliver policy related to the gambling sector in Ontario. A trusted advisor providing strategic policy, operational and risk management advice to Senior Management, and the office of the Minister of Finance. Oversees the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), a Crown Corporation that generates $7billion a year Acts for the Director as required.

• Senior Policy Advisor

  • 2008 - 2011

  Toronto, Canada Area Provided policy expertise related to the horse racing sector in Ontario. Performed significant policy analysis, issues management and stakeholder management of this very complex sector. Provided oversight for two major provincial agencies: the OLG and the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC). Coordinated and processed all Freedom of Information requests. Acted for the Manager as required.



Ministry of Community and Social Services

• Senior Policy and Fiscal Advisor

  • 2006 - 2008

  Toronto Provided analytical, fiscal and policy development expertise to support the delivery of Ontario Works, a $4 billion social assistance program in Ontario. Performed significant policy analysis and development, issues management and stakeholder management. Mentored junior policy analysts.



Democratic Renewal Secretariat

• Project Coordinator

  • 2005 - 2006

  Toronto, Canada Area Directed and organized the establishment of an secretariat, including establishing the project plan, project charter, allocating resources and responsibilities, tracking and monitoring progress, flagging risks, procuring, ensuring timelines were met, keeping senior manager apprised of progress, escalating any issues, and adhering to budgets.

• Executive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister

  • 2004 - 2005

  Toronto, Canada Area Provided policy, business, and human resource support to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) and the Senior Management team. Coordinated policy approvals process with central agencies. Represented the Secretariat at various meetings and events. Acted as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister, as required.