Experience

Canada's Free Agents

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst, Transport Canada

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  With the National Enforcement Program team, conducting engagement and other policy work to support the Canada Marine Act enforcement

• Senior Policy Analyst, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

  Support engagement activities with the Regulatory Affairs Sector

• Senior Policy Analyst, Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

  Stakeholder engagement on future climate change programming for the Programs Directorate, Climate Change Branch. Developed the Climate Programming Questionnaire and follow-up interviews with recipients and stakeholders, conducted ad-how engagement with climate stakeholders, and supported program development of the Output-Based Pricing System. I also supported the intake of the Climate Action and Awareness Fund, and helped plan future engagement on deployment and… Show more Stakeholder engagement on future climate change programming for the Programs Directorate, Climate Change Branch. Developed the Climate Programming Questionnaire and follow-up interviews with recipients and stakeholders, conducted ad-how engagement with climate stakeholders, and supported program development of the Output-Based Pricing System. I also supported the intake of the Climate Action and Awareness Fund, and helped plan future engagement on deployment and capacity-building climate programming.

• Senior Policy Analyst, Transport Canada

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

  Supported the development and implementation of the Transformation strategy in the department. Developed the Logic Model and Results Framework, wrote and edited plays for the How We Work Playbook, and supported teams across the department in integrated planning for their Transformation initiatives.

• Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Stakeholder engagement for the Nunavut Inuit Labour Force Analysis. Conducted interviews across Nunavut communities to gather insights on challenges, best practices and lessons learned to increasing Inuit representation in government. Also helped develop the Nunavut Sivuniksavut Academic and Career Development Program Pilot, providing internship opportunities to Nunavut Inuit youth in multiple Government of Canada departments.



Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research And Policy Analyst

  • May 2016 - Mar 2019

  Economic Policy Directorate (Indigenous and Northern Analysis Division). Planned, conducted, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative research for the Nunavut Inuit Labour Force Analysis (NILFA), which is intended to inform Inuit employment and training plans required under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement. Led NILFA stakeholder engagement activities conducted in several communities in Nunavut. Provided updates and consulted with the NILFA Technical Working Group, consisting of ESDC… Show more Economic Policy Directorate (Indigenous and Northern Analysis Division). Planned, conducted, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative research for the Nunavut Inuit Labour Force Analysis (NILFA), which is intended to inform Inuit employment and training plans required under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement. Led NILFA stakeholder engagement activities conducted in several communities in Nunavut. Provided updates and consulted with the NILFA Technical Working Group, consisting of ESDC, CIRNA, Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc, Statistics Canada, and Pilimmaksaivik (Centre of Excellence in Inuit Employment).

• Evaluator

  • Jan 2013 - May 2016

  Conducted evaluations of labour market programs relating to the Labour Market Development Agreements, youth, Aboriginal and older worker programs. Developed surveys and interview guides, analyzed qualitative and quantitative data and supported the policy development process.



Carleton University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - 2018

  Teaching assistant for classes in Canadian politics and Quantitative Research methods Teaching assistant for classes in Canadian politics and Quantitative Research methods



Brock University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

  The Niagara Community Observatory is a unit of Brock University which works in partnership with the Niagara community to foster, produce, and disseminate evidence-based research on current and emerging issues.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - May 2012

  Teaching assistant for courses in local government, Canadian politics, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and environmental law and politics.



Welcoming Communities Initiative

• Research Services

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  Identified and evaluated best practices in civic and political engagement involving recent immigrants and refugees in Local Immigration Partnerships at the local level in Ontario. Identified and evaluated best practices in civic and political engagement involving recent immigrants and refugees in Local Immigration Partnerships at the local level in Ontario.



Black Cat Productions

• St. Cathaines, Ontario

• Freelance digital media

  • 2003 - 2012

  At Black Cat Productions, we produce corporate, interactive and multimedia videos. We also work with clients to help develop creative marketing/advertising and video campaigns. Recently completed projects for EZdetailer Canada, Brock University, Martindale Dental, and Habitat for Humanity. At Black Cat Productions, we produce corporate, interactive and multimedia videos. We also work with clients to help develop creative marketing/advertising and video campaigns. Recently completed projects for EZdetailer Canada, Brock University, Martindale Dental, and Habitat for Humanity.



Municipal Education and Research Foundation

• Mississauga, ON

• Contract research project

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Preliminary methodology construction for a research project on youth civic and political engagement. Preliminary methodology construction for a research project on youth civic and political engagement.



Business Education Council of Niagara

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

  Conducted research for the Niagara Prosperity Initiatives that analyzed poverty in selected Niagara communities. The final report, "The Goods in the Hoods: Neighbourhood Asset Mapping in two Niagara Communities" was presented and published March 31st, 2010. Conducted research for the Niagara Prosperity Initiatives that analyzed poverty in selected Niagara communities. The final report, "The Goods in the Hoods: Neighbourhood Asset Mapping in two Niagara Communities" was presented and published March 31st, 2010.