Finance and Human Resources Advisor (AS-04) - Natural Resources Canada
(2023-02)
Deliver expert policy, planning, and process advice on all matters related to Branch financial and HR activities to the Director General (Hazards, Impacts and Operations) and senior leadership across multiple divisions (Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, Canadian Hazards Information Service, Polar Continental Shelf Program, Metals and Minerals Statistics)
- Direct the planning and coordination of strategic and operational plans on behalf of the Branch, including the annual Integrated Business Planning exercise
- Assisted in the development and implementation of branch-level policies, procedures, and governance processes supporting emergency operational programs, and ensuring alignment with departmental and Treasury Board requirements
- Support the delivery of Grants & Contributions programming by ensuring compliance with funding agreements and program terms and conditions, monitoring multi-year budgets, analyzing project financial claims, and coordinating with internal program teams and external funding recipients
- Ensure Branch-to-sector policy and administrative process coherence by liaising with the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, other sectors, and external partners
- Act as the Branch point of contact for departmental and sectoral reporting initiatives, procurement and resource planning, and support the work of the Sector Financial Advisors (SFAs)
Team Lead (A/AS-04) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
(2021-08 - 2023-02)
- Led and supported a team managing salary and non-salary financial forecasts, procurement, and budget management for two directorates
- Highlighted variances, expected budget transfers, and key business points in final presentations
- Trained new employees on SAP navigation, including creating, managing and monitoring funds commitments, contract requests, salary forecast events, and journal vouchers
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings with managers and directors to present financial information and analyses, and prepared final reports summarizing directorate financial status, including detailed forecast vs. budget summary reports
Resource Management Officer (AS-03) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
(2018-08 - 2021-08)
- Managed salary forecasting using the SAP Salary Forecasting Tool (reconciliation and variance analysis, auditing and entering Letters of Offer and various leave types)
- Produced periodic reconciliation reports and documented changes for audit purposes
- Resolved salary variances and Phoenix pay discrepancies, completed salary recoveries for interdepartmental employee transfers and processed journal vouchers for financial coding changes
Financial Specialist (CR-05) - Correctional Service Canada
(2017-01 - 2018-08)
- Handled procurement invoices and processed travel claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the Financial Administration Act (FAA)
- Executed post-payment verification and quality control for CORCAN invoices (Accounts Payable)
- Produced invoices for payment by collecting backup documents and obtaining Section 32/34 signatures (Accounts Receivable)
- Used PWGSC Standard Payment System to track, review, and correct payments
- Provided financial advice and interpretation of CSC policies to management
Office Administrator (A/AS-02) - Correctional Service Canada
(2017-09 - 2018-02)
- Gathered, verified, and documented information through structured communications with institutional staff, community parole officers, and law-enforcement partners
- Handled office financial transactions using Resource Management Tool and Offender Management System at the Ottawa Parole Office
- Developed budget forecasts and reports for senior management and controlled office expenditures
- Managed and reconciled petty cash, ensuring compliance with FAA and proper documentation
- Purchased office supplies, prepared purchase orders, and obtained approvals from directors
- Delivered administrative support including travel booking, mail handling, meeting scheduling, and ATIP request responses
National Monitoring Officer (CR-05) - Correctional Service Canada
(2016-04 - 2017-01)
Applied national security and operational procedures in a 24/7 security operations center, supporting real-time monitoring and incident response.
- Monitored offender compliance with geographical conditions using electronic monitoring devices
- Issued police warrants, completed victim notifications, and ensured timely communication with law enforcement
- Analyzed incident reports from institutions nationwide and prepared daily national security reports
- Managed detailed databases for incidents and staffing competitions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
