Experience

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  Office of student life at the university of toronto

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Information assistant

  Responsible for developing and promoting the use of the University of Toronto’s student life database and search engine. Created over 250 webpages concerning the University’s vast range of academic and extracurricular programs, support services offered to students facing financial, academic, and mental health concerns, and enrollment information. Also provided front desk customer service for the University’s Career Centre and Academic Success Centre, including setting up appointments for students and alumni to see career development specialists, and triaging clients efficiently and effectively based on their needs. Show less

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  Carleton university

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Teaching assistant

  Designed and delivered lessons and learning activities for undergraduate students enrolled in Global and International Studies, an interdisciplinary program that integrates the social sciences, environmental science, anthropology, Indigenous studies, history, law, and communications. Convened weekly meetings with fellow teaching assistants to plan and coordinate tutorials. Held regular office hours and email correspondences to provide guidance and feedback to students on assignments, and to elaborate on concepts taught in lectures. Show less

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  Aboriginal affairs and northern development canada

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Program analyst

  Developed and managed public-facing content on the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS), informing government, industry, and other stakeholders regarding their legal duty to consult Indigenous groups. Supported the broader mandate of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to advance Indigenous reconciliation and promote a whole-of-government approach to engaging and consulting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.

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  Patrimoine canadien -- canadian heritage

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Multiculturalism champions network coordinator

  Provided research and writing support to the Multiculturalism Program, drafting summary reports, briefing notes, ministerial correspondence notes, ministerial statements on culturally significant dates, and speeches for parliamentary motions relating to Canadian arts, sports, and heritage. Created and managed an online collaborative platform for all federal institutions partaking in the Multiculturalism Champions' Network, which facilitates the sharing of best practices and policy knowledge on promoting equitable employment, diversity, and inclusion in the federal public service. Show less

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  Public safety canada

  May 2017 - Jan 2019

  Policy analyst

  Supporting the policy branch of the Government of Canada’s efforts to update and expand its National Cyber Security Strategy, developed policy positions and programs in consultation with experts and stakeholders across government, industry, and the intelligence community. For example, supported the drafting of legislative and regulatory texts to protect Canada’s critical infrastructure (e.g., electrical grids, finance sector, pipelines, aviation and other transportation networks and systems) from cyber security threats. Show less

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  Natural resources canada

  Jan 2019 - now

  Senior policy advisor

  Responsible for leading policy initiatives and engaging partners and stakeholders on issues relating to international science, technology, and innovation. Addressing fundamental policymaking challenge of translating scientific knowledge from the Department’s laboratories into concise briefing materials for senior management, and then into actionable policy positions and initiatives. Led the development of the Department’s first empirical methodology for prioritizing countries for international engagement in innovation and R&D collaboration. Show less