Alan Rivard
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About
Highly skilled professional retiring after 20 years with the RCMP.
Experience in frontline policing, specialized investigations, senior management, and emergency response. Brings transferable strengths to any organization in leadership, team building, communication, documentation, and conflict resolution. Recognized for integrity, empathy, professionalism, work ethic and building trust while supporting individuals and teams in complex, high-accountability and high stress environments.
Experience
Sergeant - Detachment Commander
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Redcliff, AB
September 2006 to Present
Sergeant - Detachment Commander
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Redcliff / Bow Island, Alberta
September 2006 - Present
Oversaw daily operations of an RCMP Detachment which included but not limited to staffing, scheduling, finances, and performance management and development.
Developed and implemented operational plans aligned with organizational goals and policy requirements
Managed budgets, assets, and resources to ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility
Conducted performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development planning
Built and maintained effective relationships with government partners, community leaders, and external stakeholders
Led organizational change initiatives and supported staff through high-stress and transition periods
Promoted workplace safety, wellness, ethical conduct, and built a culture of professionalism.
Skills & Assets
Brings proven strengths developed through a career in high-accountability public service including:
Team leadership and people management
Strategic and operational decision-making
Coaching, mentoring, and performance improvement.
Business continuity and crisis management
Sound judgment under pressure
Professional communication and negotiation
Conflict resolution
Provincial and Municipal Government and stakeholder engagement
Clear written documentation and presentations
Reliability in high-pressure roles during high stress environments.
Education
College diploma in Criminal Justice
Medicine Hat College - Medicine Hat, AB
September 2002 to May 2004