Ryan Benson
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Amateur Radio Operator (VA7RBZ)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development / Innovation, Sciences et Développement économiqueApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Smart Serve
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario -
Advanced First Responder
Canadian Ski Patrol -
CPR-HCP
Canadian Ski Patrol -
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A3 Certificate
Transport Canada - Transports Canada -
Open Water Diving
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Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Transport Canada - Transports Canada -
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate - Marine
Transport Canada - Transports Canada -
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Certificate
Transport Canada - Transports Canada
Experience
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Canada's Free Agents
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Free Agent
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2017 - Present
Current assignment: Manager of Planning, Center for Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Agency of Canada. Leading renewal of strategic planning and coordination processes guiding Canada's response to public health emergencies. --- Previous: - Manager of Community Partnerships and Recovery @ North Shore Emergency Management. Led internal and external engagement and resilience initiatives for a tri-municipal disaster preparedness and response agency, including development of preparedness and response initiatives supporting community climate resilience. - Senior Advisor @ Canada Border Services Agency. Developed a Critical Incident Response Plan for the ArriveCan border processing app. - Lead Analyst @ Natural Resources Canada. Coordinated Crown engagement with Alberta and BC Indigenous groups impacted by the Trans Mountain Expansion Project; facilitated related accommodation measures in collaboration with federal partners. - Senior Advisor @ Treasury Board Secretariat. Managed outreach, data sharing and national information sharing partnerships with federal and partner agencies for the Horizontal Review of Skills Programming component of Budget 2020. - Senior Policy Advisor @ Environment and Climate Change Canada. Coordinated national and regional departmental contributions, conducted Indigenous and stakeholder engagement and briefed senior decision makers on development of ECCC's Oceans Protection Program commitments. Canada's Free Agents is a federal mobility pilot; a talent cloud of innovators selected for their capacity to deliver solutions for priority initiatives, backed by an agile staffing process and a peer network of cross-functional instigators. We infuse collaboration, experimentation, creativity, transparency and constant improvement in our systems and ourselves. Basically, we hack government (for the common good). Show less
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Justice Institute of British Columbia
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sessional Instructor
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Jul 2021 - Present
Faculty member with JIBC's Emergency Management Division. Courses include Critical Infrastructure Protection Systems; Technology Applications in Security & Emergency Management, Policy Development and Implementation. Faculty member with JIBC's Emergency Management Division. Courses include Critical Infrastructure Protection Systems; Technology Applications in Security & Emergency Management, Policy Development and Implementation.
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Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultation Advisor, Treaties and Aboriginal Government (West)
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2017 - 2017
Research and analysis in support of consultations with Indigenous groups and British Columbia, enhancing modern treaty establishment and Canada's Reconciliation agenda through collaborative negotiation of territorial and economic jurisdiction. Functions included nation-to-nation engagement, claim research and assessment, process analysis and recommendations, and horizontal coordination with federal partners, legal advisors and provincial agencies. Research and analysis in support of consultations with Indigenous groups and British Columbia, enhancing modern treaty establishment and Canada's Reconciliation agenda through collaborative negotiation of territorial and economic jurisdiction. Functions included nation-to-nation engagement, claim research and assessment, process analysis and recommendations, and horizontal coordination with federal partners, legal advisors and provincial agencies.
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Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Advisor, Major Projects Management Office (West)
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2016 - 2017
Secretariat coordinator for 40+ cross-provincial public engagement sessions for the Ministerial Panel on Trans Mountain Expansion, 15+ workshops supporting co-development of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees. Briefed and advised senior decision-makers on policy and communications approaches for sensitive Indigenous and energy issues. Conducted horizontal liaison on Indigenous marine safety issues. Managed mission-critical contracting, IT and logistical processes. Received Departmental award for Excellence in Policy. Show less
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Advisor
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2015 - 2016
Communications and media relations lead for DFO Pacific Small Craft Harbour, First Nations and fishery science programs. Developed and managed partnership with TED2016, staging conference event on Franklin Expedition discovery. Recognized for innovative social media content, including targeted campaign for Canadian Hydrographic Service. Communications and media relations lead for DFO Pacific Small Craft Harbour, First Nations and fishery science programs. Developed and managed partnership with TED2016, staging conference event on Franklin Expedition discovery. Recognized for innovative social media content, including targeted campaign for Canadian Hydrographic Service.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisor, Public Education and Marketing
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2012 - 2015
Managed web and social media platforms engaging youth on multiculturalism and citizenship initiatives, including national School Twinning Project. Developed departmental external partnering strategy, conducted stakeholder liaison and represented branch on cross-departmental working groups. Coordinated outreach and planning for high-profile ceremonial and Ministerial events. Spearheaded lucrative GoC charitable campaign events. Acting roles as lead for social immigration communications, Senior Advisor to Communications and Corporate Services executives. Sub-assignment to Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cover a maternity leave; promoting food safety through liaison with USFDA and EU on trade and regulatory outreach initiatives, leading internal and external comms support for food chain anti-microbial resistance strategy, and advising social media and web policy implementation. Show less
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Health Canada | Santé Canada
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Policy Advisor, Traveling Public Program
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2012 - 2012
Policy research and development in support of regulatory initiatives supporting national public health programs on public conveyances. Liaised with regional and technical leads to redevelop issue identification and reporting processes.
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Manager / Senior Officer, Office of Consumer and Public Involvement
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2009 - 2012
Managed and served on the public and stakeholder engagement team for HC's Health Products and Foods Branch. Planned, executed and evaluated large-scale national consultative activities supporting program and policy development, including provision of public involvement advice and environmental scanning on salient and emerging issues for senior executives and clients. Represented HC in bi- and multi-lateral meetings with senior industry, academic, patient and consumer representatives. Oversaw unit human resource, budget and planning functions. Executive member of HC Professional Development Network. Show less
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Correctional Service Canada │ Service correctionnel Canada
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Canada
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisor, Strategic Communications
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2008 - 2009
Created innovative communications and outreach products for internal and external audiences. Produced a video promoting drug interdiction in correctional facilities, including contracting and oversight of technical support. Developed a structured public information campaign on institutional infectious disease and pandemic preparedness and response. Edited and produced content for national departmental magazine. Created innovative communications and outreach products for internal and external audiences. Produced a video promoting drug interdiction in correctional facilities, including contracting and oversight of technical support. Developed a structured public information campaign on institutional infectious disease and pandemic preparedness and response. Edited and produced content for national departmental magazine.
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Government of Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Trainee Program
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2005 - 2008
Competitive leadership development program integrating full-time language training with progressive horizontal assignments and structured group learning. Specialized in executive issue management and advice, including roles as Senior Advisor to Director General of Communications (HRSDC), Departmental Advisor to Secretary of State for Seniors (Parliament Hill), Senior Internal Audit Advisor (Service Canada). Represented peers as Vice-president of Management Trainee Association. Competitive leadership development program integrating full-time language training with progressive horizontal assignments and structured group learning. Specialized in executive issue management and advice, including roles as Senior Advisor to Director General of Communications (HRSDC), Departmental Advisor to Secretary of State for Seniors (Parliament Hill), Senior Internal Audit Advisor (Service Canada). Represented peers as Vice-president of Management Trainee Association.
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Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Officer
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2002 - 2005
Progressive project management and program development roles. Developed and implemented information management solution for archived pension and social security records. Provided web advisor support and advice to policy and program groups, including liaison with programming team. Implemented in-person and online adult learning solutions for internal clients, including creation and launch of online remote training packages for regions. Progressive project management and program development roles. Developed and implemented information management solution for archived pension and social security records. Provided web advisor support and advice to policy and program groups, including liaison with programming team. Implemented in-person and online adult learning solutions for internal clients, including creation and launch of online remote training packages for regions.
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Interfacing.ca
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Toronto ON
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Principal
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2000 - 2002
Established and managed sole-proprietorship business providing IT consulting services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Functions included technical issue resolution, hardware and software sourcing and integration, business development, client relationship management, training. Established and managed sole-proprietorship business providing IT consulting services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Functions included technical issue resolution, hardware and software sourcing and integration, business development, client relationship management, training.
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Education
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University of King's College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History (Canadian) -
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Certificate in Emergency Management (CEM), 2023; Certificate in Conflict Resolution (in progress) -
2010 - 2011
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
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Humber College
Internet Management Post-Graduate Certificate, School of Media Studies -
Royal St. George's College
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University of Toronto Schools
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