Senior Policy and Program Advisor Indeterminate PM-05 at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2023-03 – Present)
Integrated Planning, Reporting and Systems (IPRS), Strategic Intake and Assessment Team (SIA)
- Consults and coordinates with departmental contacts, and external stakeholders where appropriate to develop policy options that support senior management in planning and decision-making on matters related to policies.
- Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data and information pertaining to funding initiatives and issues from diverse sources including legislation and policy documents, and statistical and research reports.
- Develops briefings and other documents for the executive team, as support for strategic decision-making on strategies, policies, and programs, as well as in response to news reports and release of major research studies.
- Participates in committees, teams, and working groups, providing perspectives and expertise to ensure thoroughness and consistency in policy and program development.
- Provide the necessary analysis for information requests, action requests and briefings, and respond to requests for information and analysis originating from within government or from the public.
- Provides input and recommendations relating to issues, opportunities, and challenges associated with policies and programs.
- Applying delegated staffing authority to complete authorized staffing actions.
- Prepares and responds to Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests.
- Leads Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Expression of Interest (EOI) funding processes to meet immediate and long term Departmental needs.
Acting Assistant Director PM-06 at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2022-09 – 2023-03)
Integrated Planning, Reporting and Systems (IPRS), Strategic Intake And Assessment Team (SIA)
- Drafting, reviewing, and editing talking points, key messages, and other required documents (such as annotated agendas) to facilitate senior management's participation in various meetings, tables, and forums. Meetings will be both intra- and inter-departmental.
- Working with IRCC stakeholders to plan, execute and build information materials in support Request for Quotations (RFQ). This includes leading the planning of some meetings, and providing comments and feedback on those being led by others.
- Making linkages between different files, portfolios, and meetings in order to more effectively and efficiently advance priorities.
- Ensuring that all implicated teams are consulted, and coordinating comments and input from numerous different teams, located in different time zones, before obtaining necessary approvals.
- Managing a team of advisors, including providing guidance, suggestions, and feedback, as well as ensuring consistency across the team's work.
- Reporting on salary and non-salary budget items during the financial cycle reporting periods and upon request.
Manager of Stakeholder Engagement Policy, Planning and Reporting, Indeterminate PM-05 at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2020-12 – 2022-09)
Settlement Network Resettlement Operations Directorate (SN-ROD)
- Supports and strengthens partnerships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Provincial and Territorial governments, Service Provider Organizations, Municipalities, and Funding Recipients.
- Fulfills planning and reporting requirements for resettlement. Participates in/leads national working groups/meetings/committees, and support drafting of material and ensuring follow-up of required actions.
- Issues management by identifying and consulting with stakeholders; research issue; analyze impacts of allegations and propose solution-based options.
- Develop high quality and thorough analysis and business case; Consolidate advice in required format. Lead assigned work including: annual resettlement learning event; and preparation and maintenance of an evergreen deck on resettlement investments, activities and priorities.
- Support a no surprise work environment by regularly briefing up and across during bilateral meetings, stand ups and / or staff meetings regarding hot issues or issues which have the potential to escalate and ensuring Assistant Director and Senior Director are provided with all relevant information, including background and current status.
- Review and manage fiscal budgets for associated fund centers ensuring sufficient funds are available to commit to proposed amendments to contribution agreements, monitoring and reporting on slippage management, identifying budget shortfalls to request necessary funds to meet operational need.
Program Management Reset (Advisor, A/Assistant Director) Acting PM-06 at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2020-06 – 2020-12)
- Provide advice to the Deputy Director General (DDG) on Reset work plan goals throughout the COVID pandemic and adapt accordingly. Support the implementation and operationalization of the Reset work plan.
- Support the debrief senior management as to risks and create mitigation strategies. Monitor progress on narrative reporting, outstanding advances, grants, risk review, activities. Program guidance, input and advice is comprehensive and supported by evidence based on a thorough analysis of policy direction, program considerations and stakeholder feedback. Operational coordination activities related to Reset respects national and regional operational needs and timelines.
- Support the SN DDG and Reset lead in the engagement of departmental colleagues through: Contribution Agreement Reset Project Board, and the survey of IRCC Grants and Contributions staff on reset objectives. Engage with IRCC Regional Teams through regional all staff meetings. Support the SN DDG and Reset lead in engaging with regions to establish new reset working group (external). Support the SN DDG and senior management in the provision of Reset updates to stakeholder bodies like the NSIC.
- Reporting to Director General on both salary and non-salary needs and commitments.
External Relations, (Calgary Integration Unit) Indeterminate PM-04 at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (2019-04 – 2020-06)
- Responsible to coordinate regional tours and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Management of Prairie and Northern Territory (PNT) umbrella contribution agreements.
- Point of contact for regional stakeholder relations.
- Regional Lead for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot. (RNIP)
Acting Manager Small Centers Prairie and Northern Territories PM-05 at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2018-07 – 2020-03)
- Responsible for the supervision of 3 Integration Supervisors officers and 2 Administrative Support staff to successfully manage the Grants and Contributions program for both IRCC Calgary/Edmonton/Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- Develops and implements (upon approval) plans to invest complete allocation within their sphere of control.
- Supports and strengthens partnerships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Service Canada, Provincial and Territorial governments, Service Provider Organizations, Municipalities, and Funding Recipients.
- Fulfills planning and reporting requirements according to established timeframes including biannual reviews, financial period forecasts, and biannual service mappings. Participates in/leads national or regional working groups/meetings/committees, and support drafting of material and ensuring follow-up of required actions including regional clusters.
- Ensures appropriate implementation of the Service Provider Protocols as required.
- Ensures 95% of financial and activity monitors as identified in the National Monitoring plan are completed by Q3. (ensures correct action are identified and addressed)Writes briefing notes and reports for Senior Management to inform, advise and present action options on complex cases, issues, polices and allegations
- Leads reporting and analysis to develop strategic mechanisms to enhance program efficiencies
Acting Supervisor, Alberta Urban Centres PM-04 at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2015-08 – 2018-07)
Responsible for the supervision of 15 Integration Program officers and 3 Administrative Support staff to successfully manage the Grants and Contributions program for both IRCC Calgary and Edmonton.
- Working with staff to ensure that existing Grant
