Amber Crey
Vancouver,,BC
Summary
Focused on making a meaningful impact through expertise in Indigenous relations, policy, and programming. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges and values relationship-building, and critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
A/Policy Advisor/Program Lead (PM-05)
Indigenous Services Canada
12.2022 - Current
- Uses understanding of legislative framework and First Nations administrative contexts to provide recommendations to management on development of regional on-reserve social and health policy.
- Facilitates communication and leads relationship development between ISC and key Long-term and Continuing Care Reform stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, FNHA, and Indigenous Regional Organizations (IROs).
- As Program Lead for Assisted Living and Income Assistance Programs establishes systems and procedures to improve program deliverables, client services, and team efficiency.
- Performs reviews and assessments of funding recipient budgets and expenditure reports to support approx. 200 First Nations recipients in their understanding of Terms and Conditions of their Funding Agreement.
Senior Regional Program Officer (PM-04)
Indigenous Services Canada
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted research and analysis of on-reserve income assistance policy against National Directive and Provincial policy to support comparability between Federal and Provincial social services available to First Nations peoples.
- Developed training tools and facilitated approx. 12 monthly and one-on-one Band Social Development Worker (BSDW) policy trainings.
- Supported Policy Advisor in processing formal complaints and responding to hot issues requests from senior officials.
- Collected funding recipient information in GCIMS to help develop briefing notes and pre-briefs.
Program Assistant
Indigenous Services Canada
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Processed approx. 10 Adult Institutional Care funding applications using Assisted Living program policy and program management tools and procedures.
- Liaised with First Nations, health authorities, and care facilities to ensure completeness of client applications.
- Conducted research and produced communication materials to support Long-term and Continuing Care Reform engagement activities within BC.
- Used knowledge of ISC programs, Assisted Living policy, and key partnerships to field stakeholder inquiries while meeting 48-hour Client Service Standards.
Policy Analyst
Castlemain Group
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Prepared policy options and recommendations to First Nations clients based on research and analysis of Human Rights legislation and Canadian case law.
- Facilitated 3 First Nations-led governance and policy planning committees to support them in development of land codes, election codes, and personnel policies.
- Drafted project proposals, budgets, and work plans for the Policy and Governance Unit.
Policy Research Officer (Co-op Student)
PacifiCan
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Researched and produced internal documents on First Nations forestry industry to support Indigenous Economic Growth File.
- Assisted policy team in delivering briefing note to the Deputy Minister on Federal Budget 2017.
- Sat on Intergovernmental Indigenous Interests and Issues Working Group and reported back to Director of Policy, Planning and External Relations on action items.
Project Officer
Society for Children and Youth of BC
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Delivered approx. 8 educational workshops on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child to teachers, parents, and early childhood educators.
- Developed child rights education materials to address unique history and needs of First Nations children and youth.
- Planned and executed Photovoice project aimed at gathering data to support the extension of support for youth aging out of government care.
- Supervised two Project Advisors/Co-Facilitators, and managed stakeholder and client relations.
Education
Communications Major, Dialogue Minor -
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC05.2013
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Project Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Supervision and Leadership
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Appointed to the Cheam First Nation Board of Trustees in 2020.
- Dean’s Honour Roll recipient in Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.
- President’s Honour Roll recipient in Fall 2012.
Volunteer Experience
Board of Trustees for Cheam First Nation
January 2020 to Present
- Makes decisions in respect of the Trust and manages the Trust prudently and
in the interests of current and future beneficiaries.
- Effectively communicates with stakeholders and maintains meeting records.
- Prepares financial statements and annual reports.
Mentor, Urban Native Youth Association
March 2013 to May 2014
- Provided mentees with positive role modeling and cultural connectivity
by engaging in healthy activities and participating in cultural events.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
A/Policy Advisor/Program Lead (PM-05)
Indigenous Services Canada
12.2022 - Current
Senior Regional Program Officer (PM-04)
Indigenous Services Canada
04.2022 - 12.2022
Program Assistant
Indigenous Services Canada
05.2021 - 03.2022
Policy Analyst
Castlemain Group
09.2017 - 02.2019
Policy Research Officer (Co-op Student)
PacifiCan
01.2017 - 04.2017
Project Officer
Society for Children and Youth of BC
10.2015 - 07.2016
Communications Major, Dialogue Minor -
Simon Fraser University