Kimberly Fairman

Experience

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  Stanton Territorial Health Authority

  Jun 1997 - Jun 1999

  Registered Nurse

  Developed nursing care plans, assessed and recorded patient conditions and progress, provided treatment, developed discharge plans, and provided patient counseling and education. Provided care to, and support to the recovery of, patients suffering from acute and long-term illnesses and diseases and those requiring surgery and follow up. Assisted physicians in surgical theatre and with small clinical procedures. Planned and executed care within a multidisciplinary team as the main point of contact for patients.Participated as a member of the Professional Conduct Committee of the NWT Nursing Association. Show less

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  Government of Canada

  Jul 2001 - Aug 2009

  Directed an economic, socio-economic inter-governmental research and analysis program. Our work was in support of all NWT Regional business lines and major policy and program and resource investment decisions. I led a team that researched analyzed and formulated strategic policy processes for the NWT Regional Office in accordance with National priorities and frameworks. Managed the strategic planning and business planning processes for the regional office. Provided support for Ministerial visits including planning, logistical and policy support. Show less Provided authoritative advice and information to the Regional Director General and senior officials of the department regarding regulatory and program issues affecting regional operations. Analyzed and evaluated socio-economic, political and environmental issues and developed regional positions on the same. Provided strategic analyses and prepared briefings, presentations and speeches for senior departmental officials. Participated with Executive Committee members on the development of regulatory and policy initiatives for regional operations. Consulted and advised headquarters and regional management on issues that arose in the implementation of broad, national programs. Contributed to the development of communications strategies. Supported, participated and presented at meetings of the NWT Board Forum which began in April 2004, with the aim to improve the northern regulatory system. Show less Provided support to the Director through analysis and organization of the co-management board appointment process. Provided support to the senior federal representative on the Inuvialuit Final Agreement Implementation Coordinating Committee which consists of senior representatives from each of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC), the Inuvialuit Game Council (IGC), and the governments of the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Canada. Committee members monitor the ongoing obligations of the parties pursuant to the IFA and resolves issues arising with respect to the implementation of the Agreement. Researched and analyzed negotiation positions for several of the federal negotiating tables that were active at the time including Tlicho and Dehcho negotiations. Show less

  • Interim Director Policy and Planning

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Senior Advisor, Regional Director General Office

    Apr 2002 - Sept 2008

  • Senior Analyst, Aboriginal and Territorial Relations

    Jul 2001 - Aug 2002
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  Running for MLA

  Aug 2009 - May 2014

  I managed the full spectrum of operational activities for the federal economic development agency which included 3 regional offices and a budget of over $30M. Implemented change management strategy, the organizational structure and operational aspects of the new agencies three regional offices. Engaged with aboriginal groups, Territorial Governments, other federal departments and non-government organizations on the mandate and operations of the agency. Strategic planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating of short to long-term work, including engagement strategy for new programs and operational plans for the three regional offices and headquarters operations. As part of the senior management team for a new Agency, I was an active member and have been involved in the budgeting cycle including requests for interim supply, supplementary budget estimates and re-profiling of program funds. I have experience with internal and external audit exercises including the development and implementation of action plans to address deficiencies. Ensured proper accountability and management of operations and grants and contributions budgets. I was a founding member of the Contract Review Committee for the Agency, we reviewed all Requests for Proposal and small, medium and large contracts for conformance with the Financial Administration Act and Treasury Board contracting policies. Show less Managed the activities of the Northwest Territories Regional Office with staff and operating and program budget of $16M. Implemented change management strategy, organizational structure and operational aspects of the NWT Regional office. General administration, coordination and planning of operations for the delivery of economic development programming available in the NWT. Engaged with aboriginal groups and the GNWT on the Government of Canada long-term plan for Agency operations in the territories. Managed planning exercises to ensure proper accountability and management of operational and contribution program budgets. Show less

  • Director General Operations

    May 2009 - May 2014

  • Regional Director

    Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
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  Government of Northwest Territories

  May 2014 - Aug 2016

  Director, Community Wellness and Social Services

  I was the senior executive responsible for social programs within the Department of Health and social Services. I ensured the provision of social programs that were delivered within their legislative framework, in support of community wellness initiatives, in compliance with government approved policies and standards. The social programs span the range from promotion and prevention initiatives through treatment and after-care services. My responsibilities were for the development of legislation and policy, establishing practice standards and risk management processes, monitoring compliance and performing practice audits, and evaluating program outcomes and effectiveness. Show less

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  Institute for Circumpolar Health Research

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2024

  Executive Director
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  Qulliq Energy Corporation

  May 2017 - May 2020

  Past Board Member
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  Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  Past Board Member
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  Health Standards Organization (HSO)

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

  Member, Indigenous Health Technical Committee
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  Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada

  Sept 2020 - now

  Chair, Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Health Research
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  Polar Knowledge Canada

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2024

  Board Member
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  Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

  Nov 2020 - now

  Adjunct Lecturer
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  Aurora College North Slave

  Aug 2021 - now

  Research Associate
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  University of Alberta

  Jan 2022 - now

  Adjunct Professor
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  NWT Art Centre Initiative

  Apr 2024 - now

  Steering Committee Member

  A steering committee with a goal to build a non-commercial art gallery and visual-arts-focussed community centre in Yellowknife. We look forward to working with northern artists, leaders, communities, and supporters to build a space to share NWT art with the world.

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  Conservative Party of Canada

  Jul 2024 - now

  Conservative Candidate