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Andrea Bégin

Gatineau,QC

Summary

Fully bilingual (PSC tested – EEE in English and French) individual with a valid Level II, Secret Government of Canada security clearance.

With more than 15 years of experience in human resources, finance and administration, I am adept in providing strategic advice, recommendations, and summary analysis to senior management related to finance, human resources, programs, and business planning.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Planning Advisor

Department Of National Defence
06.2022 - Current
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between organizations to help business function smoothly.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of psychometric assessments and 360 degree evaluations for promotions of military senior leadership.
  • Develop million-dollar contract for implementing psychometric testing on up to 10,000 military members.
  • Oversea the design and creation of a secure database to maintain and automate process for psychometric testing and third-party interviews, ensuring anonymity of members.
  • Develop and establish internal business management operational frameworks such as policies, procedures and systems governing and supporting directorates’ resource management.
  • Manage, plan and lead the implementation of business management strategies and develop associated processes and procedures to support Director General level operational business objectives

Resource Manager, COS SP

Department Of National Defence
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Increased exposure, clarity, and direction on various programs (OL, EE, Ethics, PSES).
  • Command planning and prioritization (HR – Staffing, Classification, Org Design)
  • Provided oversight on the programs and services thus allowing for better strategic planning on all aspect of HR staffing and HR programs
  • Management and oversight of Succession Planning, and mandated programs such as : Official Languages, Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethics, Training and Professional Development, Talent Management, and PSES programs.
  • Strategic advice, information and recommendation on Official Language issues of concern, complaints and planning.
  • Lead, directed and supported the development of various HR plans that ensured activities and resources effectively supported priorities and strategic direction.
  • Directed the analysis of client needs (internal and external) in relation to the development of HR plans, HR programs and priorities

Corporate Business Manager (AS-05)

Department Of National Defence & Transport Canada
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for the management of the centralized provision of Business Management Services to several Director General and equivalents.
  • Oversea the preparation of mandatory reports representing the ADM level in the review of program priorities in the area of Human Resources, People Management, as well as Health and Safety.
  • Develop and establish internal business management operational frameworks such as policies, procedures and systems governing and supporting directorates’ resource management.
  • Manage, plan and lead the implementation of business management strategies and develop associated processes and procedures to support Director General level operational business objectives
  • Responsible for the Level 1 (ADM/Command) Organization; coordinating and providing input into human resource management including recruitment, staff relations, staff training and development practices and for various program reporting and engagement such as Official Languages, Values and Ethics, Diversity Inclusion, Employment Equity, Honours and Awards, Performance Management, Mental Health, and Safety
  • Responsible for coordinating Health and Safety measures for CFINTCOM (a Level One Organization), performance Management engagement, reporting and Talent Management,
  • Managing and guiding staff in their daily operations- discussing issues, concerns and managing activities. Responsible for performance appraisals, ensuring cross training and mentoring. Managed a team of up to 26 employees in support of Business Management Services.

Project Officer (AS-04)

Treasury Board Secretariat
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Synthesized information from a variety of sources, in order to prepare written and verbal reports, and provide briefings to senior management.
  • Provided input into HR Plans including financial reporting throughout the year, as part of the Integrated Business Planning Process.
  • Monitored and provided reports on expenditures and salary forecasting and established contracts in support of training and various projects in the organization.
  • Oversaw the accommodations requirements and allocation of space within the organization and provided guidance on administrative procedures and policies to administrative staff in support of the organization.
  • Prepared staffing and classification packages, and liaise with various HR sectors to ensure support on requirements and provided support and assistance on pay-related issues

Program and Administrative Coordinator (AS-04)

Department Of National Defence
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Implemented programs and initiatives related to morale, training, and official languages.
  • Established guidelines and provided advice and recommendations to staff, Directors and Director General on the Awards and Recognition Program.
  • Provided advice, guidance and resources and promote training opportunities and professional development.
  • Provided analysis of HR plans, policies, Programs and advised on Corporate HR Programs such as Employment Equity; Official Languages; wand Recognition, and Training.
  • Advised, monitored, and coordinated with HR and Directorates on Civilian Performance Management Agreements and reporting.
  • Collected, reviewed and provided the remits of the Organization and Establishment to Level 1 Organization (ADM level) on behalf of the Level 2 (Director General).
  • Collect and assess information to input into the Organizations Business Plans, and Multi-Year Establishment Plans
  • Handled ergonomic and accommodation issues, requirements and move plans.
  • Conducted hiring processes, prepared staffing packages, and followed up on e-staffing and pay issues.

Administrative Services Manager (A/AS 05)

Department Of National Defence
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw and managed projects in regards to infrastructure, accommodations.
  • Responded to ATIP requests for all staff under ADM (IM).
  • Produced reports and provided advice and recommendations to directors and managers with regards to infrastructure, accommodations issues, and access to information requests.
  • Represented various directors, and directors general in working groups related to the carling campus move.
  • Represented ADM (IM), and all staff on the workplace health and safety committee meetings, bringing forward issues.
  • Facilitated the Carling Campus move for IM group, collaborated with clients, partners and other government stakeholders on various carling campus working groups, gathered information in order to plan for the physical move as well as coordinated IM requirements.

General Office Manager (A/AS 04)

Department Of National Defence
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • ·Reviewed procedures and implemented new services to uphold client service satisfaction throughout Chief Review Services (Level 1 organization).
  • Reviewed and synthesized information in order to prepare the Business Continuity Plans for Chief Review Services. Oversaw the implementation of the BCP and provided regular updates to the BCP action teams. Provided IM and communications Gap analysis to the work teams and sat on several working groups to coordinate and mitigate gaps in the plan.
  • Point of Contact and lead on various Carling Campus Working Groups, gathered information in order to plan for the physical move as well as coordinate IM requirements, and Orderly Room Requirements for the way forward.
  • Reviewed and implemented safety and security procedures as the building senior representative. Ensured health and safety information was distributed accordingly to all staff, as well as to other building Fire and Safety representatives. Ensured that all staff within Chief Review Services received the mandated training in regards to security measures. Drafted reports on incidents related to Health and Safety as well as Security to appropriate committees and organizations.
  • Processed the Ergonomic Assessments for all staff under Chief Review Services and ensured compliance with the mandated timelines.
  • Recommended and implemented learning strategies and plans to meet individual and organizational needs. Supervised staff in the General Office to provide a high service standard to all staff under Chief Review Services.

Administrative Officer

Department Of National Defence
04.2008 - 08.2014
  • Provided administrative support services, coordinated meetings and teleconferences as well as ensuring documents are reviewed and handled in a timely manner.
  • Managed the day-to-day and monthly reporting activities of the Directorate’s financial budget such as; budget forecasting, monitoring, and the preparation of financial statements using SAP. Develop financial procedures, identify, analyze and made recommendations related to financial issues and trends. Initiated professional services contracts and advised management and staff on financial policies and procedures. Prepared and processed payments for all incoming invoices.
  • Provided guidance and information to managers, my employees and staff regarding administrative activities, practices, regulations and procedures; planned and identified Directorate HR resource requirements; coordinated the collection and compilation of human resources statistics, allocated tasking and secondary duties to Military/Civilian directorate staff, and prepared and submitted a variety of administrative reports. Maintained and updated an information records management system.
  • Primary liaison with our human resources business manager in regards to hiring procedures, staffing processes, creation of staffing packages and ensured all human resources information and services products were disseminated throughout our directorate.
  • Acting as Unit Security Officer for the directorate. Processed and verified security clearances. Ensured personnel were compliant with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with preparing written materials in response to Media Advisories for fallen soldiers, news releases, media queries and response lines.
  • Assessed promotional products and coordinated the creation, ordering and dissemination throughout Army and to various Army stakeholders.
  • Supervised and provided guidance, feedback and work assignments to students.

Education

Certificate - Business Administration

Algonquin College
Ottawa
2020

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Program Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Management
  • Workforce Management

Timeline

Senior Planning Advisor

Department Of National Defence
06.2022 - Current

Resource Manager, COS SP

Department Of National Defence
02.2021 - 07.2022

Corporate Business Manager (AS-05)

Department Of National Defence & Transport Canada
12.2018 - 01.2021

Project Officer (AS-04)

Treasury Board Secretariat
04.2018 - 12.2018

Program and Administrative Coordinator (AS-04)

Department Of National Defence
06.2016 - 04.2018

Administrative Services Manager (A/AS 05)

Department Of National Defence
06.2015 - 10.2015

General Office Manager (A/AS 04)

Department Of National Defence
08.2014 - 02.2015

Administrative Officer

Department Of National Defence
04.2008 - 08.2014

Certificate - Business Administration

Algonquin College

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