Carleton University

Istanbul University

Accomplished Public Sector Leader  -  Experienced Director  -  Chancellor at Carleton University  -  Professor at Munk School  -  Former Secretary of the Treasury Board Secretariat, Government of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Makers of the iconic Canadarm, MDA (MDA (MacDonald Dettwiller) develops and delivers advanced surveillance and intelligence solutions, defence and maritime systems, radar geospatial imagery, space robotics, satellite antennas, and communication subsystems (<a href="http://www.mdacorporation.com">www.mdacorporation.com</a>).

Director

Compass Rose helps large, medium and small-sized enterprises across all industries to understand all levels of public policy and strategize, navigate, implement, and communicate associated change (<a href="http://www.compassrosegroup.xn--org)-t82b">www.compassrosegroup.org)●</a> Providing strategic advice and counsel to clients on diverse public policy issues and the changing federal landscape.

Compass Rose

Strategic Advisor

With 13,000+ members and a network of 11 regional chapters from coast to coast, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is the voice of Canadian directors and boards (<a href="http://www.icd.ca">www.icd.ca</a>).

Institute of Corporate Directors

Director & Chair of the Governance and HR Committee

Recognized worldwide for its productions of Shakespearean plays, the Stratford Festival is one of the first arts festivals in Canada and still its most prominent running from April to October in the city of Stratford, Ontario (<a href="http://www.stratfordfestival.ca">www.stratfordfestival.ca</a>).

Stratford Festival

Board of Governors

With 159,000 alumni worldwide, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution with an enrolment of more than 27,000 undergraduate and more than 4,000 graduate students (<a href="http://www.carleton.ca).xn--51h">www.carleton.ca).●</a> Advising and supporting the president;● Providing leadership and counselling on fundraising campaigns and donor relations;● Presiding at convocation ceremonies and conferring degrees and diplomas;● Representing the University in an official capacity at external functions and serving as ambassador to advance its mission and strategic objectives.

Chancellor

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is the country's premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing peaceful and innovative applications from nuclear technology, and enabling business innovation and technology transfer through its expertise in physics, metallurgy, chemistry, biology and engineering (<a href="http://www.cnl.ca">www.cnl.ca</a>).

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Director, Chair of the Strategy Committee

Hydro Ottawa delivers electricity to approximately 340,000 residential and commercial customers across 1,116 square kilometres (<a href="http://www.hyrdoottawa.com">www.hyrdoottawa.com</a>).

Hydro Ottawa

Located within Canada’s top ranked university and one of North America’s best public research universities, the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an elite institution dedicated to developing public policy and public administration professionals (<a href="http://www.publicpolicy.utoronto.ca">www.publicpolicy.utoronto.ca</a>).      ● Currently teaching “Leadership” courses as part of the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program.

University of Toronto - Public Policy at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Professor

As the administrative arm of the Treasury Board, the Secretariat functions as the government's management board, advises Treasury Board ministers in the management and administration of government, oversees the operations of the federal government as a whole, and serves as the general manager and employer of the federal Public Service. TBS is also responsible for the comptrollership function of government and provides oversight of the financial management functions in departments and agencies (<a href="http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca">www.tbs-sct.gc.ca</a>).     ● Led strategic planning, communications, issues management, operations, performance, and support of the Treasury Board's role as overseer of the federal government and as budget office in the government-wide expenditure cycle; ● Directed the provision of strategic advice, analysis and guidance on government programs, policies, directives, regulations, and proposed program expenditures to ensure results and value from the management of government resources across all policy sectors, federal departments, and organizational entities; ● Managed 17 direct reports; ● Established principles for sound governance and government-wide policy direction in targeted areas to promote policy compliance and a solid management policy framework for the Government of Canada; ● Oversaw outreach and engagement with stakeholders and communities to promote policy compliance and capacity building; ● Led collective bargaining for all public service employees (180,000) as well as pension and benefits-related policy matters; ● Regularly liaised with ministers, deputy ministers, and a wide range of agency heads; ● Contributed as a member of numerous senior committees at the deputy minister level and chaired a management committee of deputy ministers.

Government of Canada

Secretary of the Treasury Board

The Department of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities oversaw Canada’s infrastructure policy development and programs, transport policies and regulations, as well as a portfolio that included Canada Post and Via Rail (<a href="http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca).xn--51h">www.infrastructure.gc.ca).●</a> As the functional head of the 5,500+ employee Department, led strategic planning, daily operations, budget, policy initiatives, program development, issues management, HR and IT across the organization and its portfolio that included Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada, 11 Crown Corporations, the Canadian Transportation Agency, 17 Port Authorities and 21 Airport Authorities; ● Oversaw program and policy planning and implementation and diverse files focused on the economy, environment and the safety and security of Canada’s transportation system and communities; ● Managed a 19-person team; ● Advised, briefed and collaborated with ministers, mayors, other deputy ministers, and diverse transportation industry and infrastructure stakeholders; ● Contributed as a member of Federal, Provincial, Territorial (FPT) Deputy Ministers of Transport Committee and many other senior Deputy Minister committees of Federal Government; ● Delivered the Infrastructure Stimulus initiative in response to the 2009 economic downturn.

Deputy Minister

Leading the growth, development and safety of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector, the Department oversees the development and implementation of sector-related programs and science, the agriculture components of Canada’s free trade agreements, and organizations including Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canadian Dairy Commission, Farm Credit Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Farm Products Council, and the Canadian Grain Commission (<a href="http://www.agr.gc.ca">www.agr.gc.ca</a>).      ● Led the 6,545-employee Department and all aspects of strategic planning, operations, budget, public and media relations, HR, IT, and issues management; ● Managed a 15-person team and oversaw programs, service planning and policy initiatives that supported corporate and local agricultural producers and suppliers; ● Established the Department’s direction and ensured that it was followed; ● Leveraged the Government’s policy/financial tools and a $3.3B+ budget to support the agricultural sector and assist in areas including research and innovation, bringing products to market, food safety, export, and environmental management; ● Managed and facilitated collaborations with stakeholders, provinces, territories, and diverse partners to help the sector adjust to development, production, and environmental-related policy changes and challenges (i.e. climate change, sustainability, water and soil conservation, food safety, etc.); ● Promoted Canadian agricultural interests in trade negotiations.

Helping the Government to implement its vision and respond strategically to key issues, PCO provides non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and leadership, coordination, and support to the departments and agencies of the government (<a href="http://www.pco-bcp.gc.ca).xn--51h">www.pco-bcp.gc.ca).●</a> Provided policy advice and support to the PM, cabinet, and the Clerk of the Privy Council on all government operations, domestic policy issues, and legislation; ● Led interdepartmental coordination on a wide range of key programs and domestic policy matters of interest to the government; ● Directed communications and support to departments and agencies across government; ● Oversaw three secretariats (Social Development Policy, Operations, and Economic and Regional Development Policy) and five direct reports; ● Managed the effective operation of the Cabinet Committee on Operations, the Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Growth and Long-term Prosperity.

Deputy Secretary to Cabinet (Operations)

- Coordinated support and provided advice to the PM, cabinet, and Deputy Secretary (Operations) on policies relating to healthcare, immigration, multiculturalism, citizenship, justice, education, Aboriginal issues, culture, employment insurance, training and skills development, veterans affairs, seniors and children; ●  Managed a 30-person team; ●  Collaborated with the Department of Finance, the Treasury Board Secretariat, and other government departments on key policy issues and associated funding and budgeting; briefed the PM, ministers, and departmental officials.___________________________

Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Social Development Policy

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada promotes the growth and development of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through policy initiatives focused on agricultural production, farming income, and R&D (<a href="http://www.agr.gc.ca).xn--51h">www.agr.gc.ca).●</a> Advised the Deputy Minister and the Minister on all aspects of existing and emerging policy and trends pertinent to Canada's agricultural and agri-food sector and led associated policy operations and programs; ● Directed the development of a long-term vision and action plan for agriculture and agri-food sector; ● Oversaw 298 employees and a $24M budget; ● Ld strategic planning and policy development/implementation in areas including farm income, supply management, environment, innovation, grain transportation, and adaptation; ● Managed the Department's relations with other federal government departments, provincial governments, the private sector, and the general public; ● Directed policy research and economic/socio-economic analysis functions; ● Oversaw the elaboration of a new policy direction for managing environmental, food safety, and income risks for the industry; ● Managed the rebuilding of the Strategic Policy Branch following a re-organization in July 2000. _______________________________

Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy)

Environment Canada is the department responsible for coordinating of the Government of Canada’s environmental policies and programs as well as preserving and enhancing the natural environment and renewable resources (<a href="http://www.ec.gc.ca">www.ec.gc.ca</a>).    ● Advised the Minister on international policy related to the environment and sustainable development; ● Directed the Department's relations with the US, Mexico, and EU countries as well as various international organizations including UNEP; ● Managed 38 staff members and a $4M budget; ● Brought cohesion to Canadian positions as Lead Negotiator in international negotiations for climate change including the fifth and sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework, and the Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); ● Represented Canada in various international venues such as G-8, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, and the Commission on Environmental Cooperation; ● Developed strategies for collaborations with key international organizations and priority countries; ● Established order and thoughtful policy approaches to international relations within Environment Canada._______________________________ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Director General, International Relations

Environment Canada  -  Government of Canada

Director General, Strategic Policy

Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister

Director, Policy Coordination

Chief, Federal-Provincial Relations

Manager of the Secretariat for the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Agri-Food Policy

Senior Analyst, Bureau for Environmental Sustainability

The Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) is an independent government agency that safeguards merit-based hiring, non-partisanship, representativeness and the use of both official languages in the Canadian public service (<a href="http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca">www.psc-cfp.gc.ca</a>).

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