Victoria Henderson

Victoria Henderson is the Executive Director of Visitor Innovation, Identity, Biometrics, and Information Sharing Policy at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). She has held this position since July 2021 and is based in the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area.

Professional Background

Henderson's career at IRCC has spanned several roles, including:

• Acting Executive Director for Visitor Innovation and COVID-19 Border Reopening Policy (March 2021 - July 2021)
• Director of Visitor Innovation, Identity, and Information Sharing Policy (September 2020 - March 2021)
• Departmental Assistant & Ministerial Liaison (March 2018 - September 2020)
• Director of Costing and Fees (June 2016 - February 2018)

Before her tenure at IRCC, she worked at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada in various financial roles from 2004 to 2015.

Education

Henderson holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the University of Ottawa, graduating Cum Laude in 2003.

Skills and Recognition

Fluently bilingual, she is recognized for her leadership in government operations and has received multiple awards for her contributions, including:

• Chief Financial Officer's Circle of Excellence Award (2009 and 2014)
• Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Friend of the Region Award (2012)

Current Focus

In her current role, Henderson is involved in modernizing immigration processes, including the development of digital services for visitors and international students, aimed at enhancing client service and operational efficiency within Canada's immigration framework.