Sarah Pearson

As a seasoned and well-respected public servant and leader, I bring over 13 years knowledge and experience in quasi-judicial Appeal reviews and Ministerial decision representation with a successful resolution track record. I am well versed legal discourse, legalese and the art of rhetoric and persuasion to meet my client's needs.

I am fluid in negotiation, using investigative skills and legal environments to exact and support the interests of the stakeholders I have represented. I am well practiced in both processes and etiquette necessary to achieve successful results in both litigation and investigations. In addition, my resume will showcase the following skills that relate to this role:

Agility: I demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking and prioritize deliverables to ensure they are on time. I am flexible when urgent requests arise and understand what needs to be done to solution the situation such as last minute requests for the Director.

Drive for Results: In the AISH Appeals Action Plan response to the Auditor General, I have planned, prepared and coordinated with the project team to hit key milestones, i.e; coordinating a response for the Auditor General with processes, decisions and Departmental response times.

Develop Self and Others: I am a life-long learner and take every opportunity to learn from educational opportunities and others experience. Identify peers and specialists in other areas that can coach me in striving for continuous improvement.

Systems Thinking: Leveraging detail oriented decision making, related to specific policies and operations. Succinct and fluid written reports and document submissions. Effective and critical problem solving between Departments, Ministries and associated stakeholders through various service providers and systems.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – NW Claims and Litigation Services – Edmonton AB Civil Litigation Claims Investigator/Mentor

November 2022 – Present

Training, leading and mentoring Jr. Investigators in research and application of case law in relation to RCMP litigation, negotiations and resolution of Civil matters before the Crown

Applying successful investigative techniques through effective relationship building with stakeholders a party to claims, contingent liability and employee relations matters

Investigating Civil Claims by and against RCMP with effective and

Coordinating associated written and oral communications with various stakeholders involved

Successful defence and negotiation to resolve and settle Civil Claims by and against the Crown

Successful knowledge and application of Canada Criminal Code and CPIC/PROS Access

Active and successful experience in preparing Judicial Authorizations and Disclosure for the Federal

Department of Justice

Government of Alberta – Alberta Community and Social Services – Calgary, AB/Edmonton AB

Regional Appeals Designate/Case Manager April 2014 – November 2022

Facilitating Appeals Hearings as the Department Representative

Coordinating associated communications with various stakeholders involved

Successful review and application of appropriate information to have Departmental decisions upheld before the Citizen’s Appeal Panel

Successful application of critical thinking and problem solving strategies in quasi-judicial review settings

Succinct and detailed written responses to decision making and reviews of decision

Government of Alberta – Alberta Community and Social Services – NE, NW & NC Alberta Regions/ Calgary, AB

AISH Generalist

March 2011 – April 2014

Successful maintenance of Income management and allocation of benefits according to Act and Legislative guidelines

Successful application of policies, operations and guidelines to adjudicate client’s medical claims

Coordinating with medical institutions and related government agencies to successfully fulfill requests and ensure optimal support options for clients

Successful and competent ability to handle crisis situations through critical thinking and with compassion,

fairness and attention to detail

Bachelor of Arts – Communications and Culture – Sociology and Political Sciences University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

December 2008

Government of Alberta/University of Calgary – Executive Leadership Designation Leadership Development GR33 – Keystone Project 2016 -2017

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Screening/Secret Clearance Status 2022-2032

Canada School of Public Service – Recertified 2022/2023

COR250 – Authority Delegation Training: Using Public Funds Responsibly COR 451 – Authority Delegation Training: Practising Responsible Procurement COR 152 – Authority Delegation Training: Managing People Effectively