Aalia Noorbhai
Summary
Experienced in gathering and analyzing complex data, skilled in preparing executive briefings and reports. Conducted in-depth research on intricate policy issues, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Demonstrated leadership abilities in both voluntary sector and multi-disciplinary teams. Proven project management skills utilized in diverse sectors. Passionate about public health and emergency response and preparedness, with a strong professional interest in the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
03.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic policy support that furthers centre/branch integration and cohesion on key initiatives and emerging issues on substance-related harms
- Improved policy effectiveness by conducting comprehensive research and analysis on various issues.
- Support the development and coordination of a Treasury Board submission related to the Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy
- Support the development of a Grants and Contribution Program related to the prevention of substance use in youth
- Draft briefing notes related to the prevention of substance harms
Senior Policy Analyst
Health Canada
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Strategic Policy Division
- Draft meeting materials (annotated agenda, briefing notes) for Deputy Ministers and Ministers of Health meetings
- Conduct strategic analysis, identify policy considerations, and provide recommendations to support management and departmental branches and directorates
- Work collaboratively with other branches and portfolio partners to develop federal positions on Federal, provincial and territorial related policy issues
- Lead analyst for a sub-committee working group on Internationally Educated Medical Professionals
- Strategic Policy Division
Senior Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Centre of Applied Research and Surveillance
- Provide strategic policy support on key initiatives and emerging issues on substance-related harms
- Support engagement priorities for the division related to populations affected by opioids and poly-substances
- Supervise and evaluate a Master’s Coop student’s independent project
- Assist with hiring by conducting interviews and reference checks
- Centre of Applied Research and Surveillance
Senior Regulatory Officer
Public Health Agency of Canada
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed compliance verification phone calls with travellers entering Canada subject to the 14-day quarantine
- Provided regulatory interpretation of the Quarantine Act related to Mandatory Isolation Orders
Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: PPE Strategy
- Responded to media inquiries and ministerial requests on the procurement and quality assurance of PPE
- Coordinated domestic and international PPE donations and quality assessments
- Drafted issues sheets and memos related to PPE quality assurance and allocation
- Served as PPE liaison for the Health Portfolio Operations Centre coordination meeting
- PPE Strategy
Emergency Operations Centre Support
Public Health Agency of Canada
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Planning Group for COVID-19 Activation
- Responded to webmail inquiries requiring tailored responses or urgent requests from the public and ministerial correspondence
- Supported the quarantine process for repatriated cruise ship passengers during the COVID-19 response
- Planning Group for COVID-19 Activation
Policy Analyst
Health Canada
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Cannabis and Controlled Substances Branch
- Prepared briefing notes and decks on legislative objectives of the Cannabis Act
- Provided regulatory interpretation related to compliance and enforcement of the Act
- Acted as a senior advisor to the Director General of the Cannabis Compliance Directorate
- Cannabis and Controlled Substances Branch
Executive Member
University of Guelph
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: First Response Team
- Organized national conferences for campus response teams, including mock medical scenarios and expert speakers
- First Response Team
Education
Master of Arts - Disaster and Emergency Management
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON01.2016
Skills
- Legislative review
- Critical thinking
- Policy analysis
- Emergency planning
- Training and education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Disaster planning
Awards
First Responder of the Year, University of Guelph First Response Team, 09/01/14, 06/01/15
Leadership Experience
- Employee Chair, Health Canada Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 03/01/18, 09/01/18, Completed annual workplace committee reports addressing safety concerns and compliance.
- Executive Member, First Response Team, University of Guelph, 09/01/11, 06/01/15, Organized national conferences for campus response teams, including mock medical scenarios and expert speakers.
Languages
English
Timeline
Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
03.2023 - Current
Senior Policy Analyst
Health Canada
12.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Regulatory Officer
Public Health Agency of Canada
08.2020 - 12.2020
Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
06.2020 - 08.2020
Emergency Operations Centre Support
Public Health Agency of Canada
04.2020 - 05.2020
Policy Analyst
Health Canada
09.2018 - 02.2020
Executive Member
University of Guelph
01.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Disaster and Emergency Management
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Guelph
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