Jennifer Sutherland
VP, Strategic and Government Relations at Kanata Clean Power- Claim this Profile
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Jim Lightbody, C.Dir.
I appointed Jennifer as Interim Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Response in order to lead the development of an action plan to respond to the many recommendations that BCLC received from reviews, audits, changes to regulations and the Provincial Government's directives. It was a critical role at the time that required the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with key internal departments, Ministries in the provincial government, the gaming regulator (GPEB) and BCLC's casino service providers who are private companies contracted to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of casinos. I chose Jennifer to be promoted for this new role because I had witnessed her ability to learn quickly, her curious nature and attention to detail. Jennifer was a consummate professional in this role and her analytical and strategic skills allowed us to get to the root of complex issues and formulate solutions quickly. She always brought a very logical and methodical perspective to problem solving and was key to helping us navigate through an environment that had many stakeholders with different priorities and agendas. I could always count on Jennifer to help us do things right, but more importantly - to do the right things. Jennifer will be a great asset to any organization looking for someone to lead change, collaborate effectively and get things done.
Lesley Tuohy
I reported to Jennifer while she was the Manager, Gaming Facilities Development and she was a wonderful boss. She was always available to help me learn and work through challenging situations, but at the same time trusted me to do my job well and gave me the space to do so. I learned a lot from Jennifer on how to stay calm and professional during the most stressful times and at the end of the day, we always managed to have some laughs together. I will always remember her as one of the best bosses I ever had and I appreciate everything I learned from her.
Jim Lightbody, C.Dir.
I appointed Jennifer as Interim Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Response in order to lead the development of an action plan to respond to the many recommendations that BCLC received from reviews, audits, changes to regulations and the Provincial Government's directives. It was a critical role at the time that required the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with key internal departments, Ministries in the provincial government, the gaming regulator (GPEB) and BCLC's casino service providers who are private companies contracted to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of casinos. I chose Jennifer to be promoted for this new role because I had witnessed her ability to learn quickly, her curious nature and attention to detail. Jennifer was a consummate professional in this role and her analytical and strategic skills allowed us to get to the root of complex issues and formulate solutions quickly. She always brought a very logical and methodical perspective to problem solving and was key to helping us navigate through an environment that had many stakeholders with different priorities and agendas. I could always count on Jennifer to help us do things right, but more importantly - to do the right things. Jennifer will be a great asset to any organization looking for someone to lead change, collaborate effectively and get things done.
Lesley Tuohy
I reported to Jennifer while she was the Manager, Gaming Facilities Development and she was a wonderful boss. She was always available to help me learn and work through challenging situations, but at the same time trusted me to do my job well and gave me the space to do so. I learned a lot from Jennifer on how to stay calm and professional during the most stressful times and at the end of the day, we always managed to have some laughs together. I will always remember her as one of the best bosses I ever had and I appreciate everything I learned from her.
Jim Lightbody, C.Dir.
I appointed Jennifer as Interim Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Response in order to lead the development of an action plan to respond to the many recommendations that BCLC received from reviews, audits, changes to regulations and the Provincial Government's directives. It was a critical role at the time that required the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with key internal departments, Ministries in the provincial government, the gaming regulator (GPEB) and BCLC's casino service providers who are private companies contracted to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of casinos. I chose Jennifer to be promoted for this new role because I had witnessed her ability to learn quickly, her curious nature and attention to detail. Jennifer was a consummate professional in this role and her analytical and strategic skills allowed us to get to the root of complex issues and formulate solutions quickly. She always brought a very logical and methodical perspective to problem solving and was key to helping us navigate through an environment that had many stakeholders with different priorities and agendas. I could always count on Jennifer to help us do things right, but more importantly - to do the right things. Jennifer will be a great asset to any organization looking for someone to lead change, collaborate effectively and get things done.
Lesley Tuohy
I reported to Jennifer while she was the Manager, Gaming Facilities Development and she was a wonderful boss. She was always available to help me learn and work through challenging situations, but at the same time trusted me to do my job well and gave me the space to do so. I learned a lot from Jennifer on how to stay calm and professional during the most stressful times and at the end of the day, we always managed to have some laughs together. I will always remember her as one of the best bosses I ever had and I appreciate everything I learned from her.
Jim Lightbody, C.Dir.
I appointed Jennifer as Interim Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Response in order to lead the development of an action plan to respond to the many recommendations that BCLC received from reviews, audits, changes to regulations and the Provincial Government's directives. It was a critical role at the time that required the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with key internal departments, Ministries in the provincial government, the gaming regulator (GPEB) and BCLC's casino service providers who are private companies contracted to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of casinos. I chose Jennifer to be promoted for this new role because I had witnessed her ability to learn quickly, her curious nature and attention to detail. Jennifer was a consummate professional in this role and her analytical and strategic skills allowed us to get to the root of complex issues and formulate solutions quickly. She always brought a very logical and methodical perspective to problem solving and was key to helping us navigate through an environment that had many stakeholders with different priorities and agendas. I could always count on Jennifer to help us do things right, but more importantly - to do the right things. Jennifer will be a great asset to any organization looking for someone to lead change, collaborate effectively and get things done.
Lesley Tuohy
I reported to Jennifer while she was the Manager, Gaming Facilities Development and she was a wonderful boss. She was always available to help me learn and work through challenging situations, but at the same time trusted me to do my job well and gave me the space to do so. I learned a lot from Jennifer on how to stay calm and professional during the most stressful times and at the end of the day, we always managed to have some laughs together. I will always remember her as one of the best bosses I ever had and I appreciate everything I learned from her.
Experience
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Kanata Clean Power
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Strategic and Government Relations
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May 2023 - Present
Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for government funding initiatives. Oversee preparation of grant applications and related budgets. Proactively monitor Kanata’s funding pipeline. Establish evaluation criteria and metrics to measure program success, monitor and track program expenditures for government reporting purposes. Champion Kanata’s mission, advocate for our interests and navigate complex regulatory landscapes to foster positive relationships with government agencies, departments, and stakeholders. Develop and implement multi-stakeholder application and communications strategies, strategic communications, including partnership development and government relations functions. Show less
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BCLC
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Canada
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Strategic Initiatives
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2022
Form and maintain strategic relationships with government, the regulator and strategic industry partners to shape the future of gambling in BC and supporting regulatory framework. Reporting directly to the CEO, lead significant enterprise-wide initiatives, develop business plans, support enterprise business planning. Work with enterprise business intelligence to develop metrics and distill complex data into key insights to garner support for corporate strategic direction and future growth opportunities. Show less
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Director, AML Response (Interim)
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2020
Led BCLC’s implementation of recommendations that came out of the Province’s 2018 review of anti-money laundering practices in casinos, which required the development of positive and collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Attorney General and BCLC’s regulator, the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch.
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Manager, Gaming Facilities Development
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Led two complex business transformation projects including the development of a new 20-year Operational Services Agreement for casinos in BC and a competitive selection process for new casino developments.Identified areas of opportunity for BCLC through market assessments and gap analyses which BCLC investment prioritization, ultimately leading to the approval for new casinos to be developed in Victoria and Delta.
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Casino Property Development Specialist
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
Identified future casino property opportunities within BC; Prepared business case and presented detailed recommendations for senior leadership teamWorked closely with internal business groups to review and improve existing controls, processes and measures to realize revenue generation opportunities
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Business Analyst, Customer Insights
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Mar 2010 - Jul 2014
Anticipated, designed and performed research and built data models based on a database of over 600,000 loyalty club members to identify and explain trends, influence marketing campaigns, make recommendations and support business cases relevant to the casino division
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National University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty, School of Business Management
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May 2006 - Dec 2017
Instructor of Business Information Systems (BKM400) and Knowledge Management for Business Strategies (BKM600). Instructed in both traditional and online classroom settings (eCollege and Blackboard). Assisted in developing the syllabi and curricula for the Master of Knowledge Management program. Instructor of Business Information Systems (BKM400) and Knowledge Management for Business Strategies (BKM600). Instructed in both traditional and online classroom settings (eCollege and Blackboard). Assisted in developing the syllabi and curricula for the Master of Knowledge Management program.
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West Interactive
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Support Business Analyst
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May 2002 - Mar 2004
Created and maintained Access database of caller behavior, call flow patterns and utilization of clients’ Integrated Voice Response (IVR) systems. Conducted usability tests. Analyzed competitors' current product offerings and business models. Created and maintained Access database of caller behavior, call flow patterns and utilization of clients’ Integrated Voice Response (IVR) systems. Conducted usability tests. Analyzed competitors' current product offerings and business models.
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Catalina Marketing
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Analyst, Custom Data Solutions
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Feb 2000 - Apr 2002
Analyzed the impact of various CRM initiatives including loyalty programs, couponing, advertising, direct mail initiatives, rebates etc. on consumer packaged goods sales and consumer behaviors. Worked closely with clients to understand their business and provide customized reports to support business decisions Analyzed the impact of various CRM initiatives including loyalty programs, couponing, advertising, direct mail initiatives, rebates etc. on consumer packaged goods sales and consumer behaviors. Worked closely with clients to understand their business and provide customized reports to support business decisions
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Sales Information Coordinator
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Mar 1998 - Jan 2000
Analyzed sales and industry data to develop and implement new product launch plans and analyze the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, promotional and value add activities, tastings etc. for Seagram and competitors’ products. Parlayed findings and recommendations to the Marketing Department. Spearheaded Seagram Canada's category management project in BC. Partnered with the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) in planning and implementing province-wide sku optimization project, to analyze the profitability and consumer expectations of the LDB. Show less
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Education
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1991 - 1995
The University of British Columbia
BA, International Relations -
2002 - 2005
Bellevue University
MBA
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