Brad T.A. Wozny
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Experienced executive known for effective leadership and strategic management. Proficient in overseeing enforcement and intelligence operations, driving change initiatives, and cultivating strong partnerships with key stakeholders. Results-driven, innovative, and skilled at guiding teams to accomplish organizational goals across diverse geographic areas.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director General (Ret.), Prairie Region
Canada Border Services Agency
Winnipeg, Canada
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Responsible for providing integrated border services that support national security and public safety priorities, and facilitate the free flow of persons and goods.
- Senior Executive responsibility for operations at 34 land ports of entry, four marine reporting sites, and 6 International airports.
- Implemented effective strategies to enhance Intelligence and Enforcement Operations, Trade Operations, and Corporate, Programs and Integration Management.
- Responsible for full-range executive management and application of the legislative frameworks governing financial, human, and materials management, as well as direct program delivery.
Director, Intelligence & Enforcement Operations
Canada Border Services Agency
Winnipeg, Canada
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Direct the implementation of regional intelligence and enforcement programs to ensure the safety and security of Canadians through intelligence development.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to intelligence, criminal investigations, immigration enforcement and hearings.
Director, Corporate, Programs & Integration Management
Canada Border Services Agency
Winnipeg, Canada
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Accountable for the planning, direction, and delivery of integrated corporate services for all points of service in the Prairie Region.
- Responsibilities encompassed accommodation management, emergency preparedness coordination, business resumption planning oversight, material management implementation,and oversight of purchasing contracts and IM/IT.
Port Director, Alberta & Saskatchewan District
Canada Border Services Agency
Coutts, Canada
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Accountable for providing integrated border services within the district that support national security and public safety priorities.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Other Positions
Canada Border Services Agency
Winnipeg, Canada
10.2003 - 08.2016
- Assistant Director, Regional Programs - Jan. 2016 – Aug. 2016
- Assistant Director, Intelligence & Enforcement Operations Division - Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2015
- Manager, Modernization & Transformation Initiative - Nov. 2014 – July 2015
- Chief, Training and Development - Nov. 2013 – Oct. 2014
- Assistant Director, Regional Programs - Nov. 2012 - Oct. 2013
- Manager, Regional Programs - Apr. 2012 - Oct. 2012
- Manager, Labour Relations - Oct. 2011 – Mar. 2012
- Manager, Corporate Secretariat - Sept. 2010 – Sept. 2011
- Manager, Trade Operations - Apr. 2007 – Aug. 2010
- Manager, Immigration Enforcement - Oct. 2003 – Mar. 2007
Regional Investigation and Control Consultant
Human Resources Development Canada
Winnipeg, Canada
02.2000 - 09.2003
- Managed the provincial prosecutions unit and provided expert advice in the delivery of employment insurance programs.
Investigation and Control Officer
Human Resources Development Canada
Winnipeg & Brandon, Canada
09.1992 - 01.2000
- Investigating and researching internal and external information to prevent, detect and deter fraud and misuse of program funds.
Investigative Analyst
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Winnipeg, Canada
- Investigating and prosecuting economic crimes of national or international significance.
Education
Associate Diploma -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
01.1996
Bachelor of Science degree -
The University of Winnipeg
01.1989
High School Diploma -
Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School
01.1984
Skills
- Leading & guiding a multidisciplinary enforcement & intelligence team
- Proactively developing and managing partnerships and strategic alliances
- Engaging people, organizations and partners in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results
- Encouraging bilingualism and diversity in the work place
- demonstrate values and ethics in personal behavior & integrating them into regional practices
- Exercising managerial responsibility including the supervision and management of people; assignment of work, directing activities of personnel, evaluation of performance and addressing performance issues
- Experience in human resource & financial management
Affiliations
- Associate member: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
- Member: International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts.
- Past member of MB/SK/AB Association of Chief’s of Police.
Professional Development
- CBSA Duty Firearm Course & Annual Certification, CBSA, Rigaud, PQ.
- Canadian Security Studies Program (CSSP), Canada War College (DND), Toronto, ON.
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst Program, Canadian Police College (RCMP), Ottawa, ON.
- Financial Crimes Training, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Winnipeg, MB.
- White Collar Crime Training Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia, USA.
- Global Terrorism Studies, United Nations Institute for Training & Research, New York.
- Modern Day War Crimes Investigations, CIC, Winnipeg MB.
- National Security Investigations, CIC, Winnipeg MB.
- Basic & Senior Immigration Officer Training Program, CIC, Winnipeg MB.
- Immigration Removals Training Program, CBSA, Toronto, ON.
- Immigration Escorts Training Program, CBSA, Toronto, ON.
- Emergency Management/Incident Command/Emergency Operation Centre, Justice Institute of British Columbia & Public Safety Canada.
- Federal Auxiliary Police Officer Training, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Wpg. MB.
- Investigation and Control Officer & Major Fraud Training Program, HRSDC, Winnipeg, MB.
- Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver, PADI. Winnipeg MB.
- Aspiring Directors Program, Canada School of Public Service, Toronto, ON.
- Simulation for the Identification of Senior Management Potential (862), PSC, Ottawa, ON.
- 360 Degree Feedback & Executive counselling, PSC, Ottawa, ON.
- Managers Essentials, CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
- Gateway to leadership (L1046-1N), CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
- Coaching for Commitment & Breakthrough, Canada School of Public Service, Ottawa, ON.
- Media Relations Official Spokesperson Training, CBSA, Winnipeg MB.
- Values and Ethics Training, CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
- Labour Relations for HR Advisors (P703), Canada School of Public Service, Winnipeg MB.
- Regional Access to Information & Privacy Coordinator Training, HRSDC, Ottawa, ON.
- Harassment and Workplace Violence Training, CBSA, Winnipeg MB.
- Regional Workplace Health and Safety Committee Training, CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
Awards
- National Managers’ Community Leadership Award - Exemplary leadership in community capacity building.
- RCMP Volunteer Service Award, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Economic Crime Branch.
- CBSA Presidents Award - Outstanding leadership throughout global pandemic.
- University of Winnipeg entrance scholarship for academic achievement.
Accomplishments
· National Managers’ Community Leadership Award - Exemplary leadership in community capacity building.
· RCMP Volunteer Service Award, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Economic Crime Branch.
· CBSA Presidents Award - Outstanding leadership throughout global pandemic.
· University of Winnipeg entrance scholarship for academic achievement.
Certification
· CBSA Duty Firearm Course & Annual Certification, CBSA, Rigaud, PQ.
· Canadian Security Studies Program (CSSP), Canada War College (DND), Toronto, ON.
· Criminal Intelligence Analyst Program, Canadian Police College (RCMP), Ottawa, ON.
· Financial Crimes Training, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Winnipeg, MB.
· White Collar Crime Training Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia, USA.
· Global Terrorism Studies, United Nations Institute for Training & Research, New York,
· Modern Day War Crimes Investigations, CIC, Winnipeg MB.
· National Security Investigations, CIC, Winnipeg MB.
· Basic & Senior Immigration Officer Training Program, CIC, Winnipeg MB.
· Immigration Removals Training Program, CBSA, Toronto, ON.
· Immigration Escorts Training Program, CBSA, Toronto, ON.
· Emergency Management/Incident Command/Emergency Operation Centre, Justice Institute of British Columbia & Public Safety Canada.
· Federal Auxiliary Police Officer Training, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Wpg. MB.
· Investigation and Control Officer & Major Fraud Training Program, HRSDC, Winnipeg, MB.
· Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver, PADI. Winnipeg MB.
· Aspiring Directors Program, Canada School of Public Service, Toronto, ON.
· Simulation for the Identification of Senior Management Potential (862), PSC, Ottawa, ON.
· 360 Degree Feedback & Executive counseling, PSC, Ottawa, ON.
· Managers Essentials, CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
· Gateway to leadership (L1046-1N), CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
· Coaching for Commitment & Breakthrough, Canada School of Public Service, Ottawa, ON.
· Media Relations Official Spokesperson Training, CBSA, Winnipeg MB.
· Values and Ethics Training, CBSA, Winnipeg, MB.
· Labour Relations for HR Advisors (P703), Canada School of Public Service, Winnipeg MB.
· Regional Access to Information & Privacy Coordinator Training, HRSDC, Ottawa, ON.
· Harassment and Workplace Violence Training, CBSA, Winnipeg MB.
· Regional Workplace Health and Safety Committee Training, CBSA, Winnipeg, MB
Memberships
· Associate member: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
· Member: International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts.
· Past member of MB/SK/AB Association of Chief’s of Police
Additional Information
· Security Clearance: Enhanced Top Secret (Government of Canada) – Expired July 2023
Enhanced Reliability (Government of Canada) – Valid to June 20, 2034
· Language of choice: Written and Oral in English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Director General (Ret.), Prairie Region
Canada Border Services Agency
10.2019 - 07.2023
Director, Intelligence & Enforcement Operations
Canada Border Services Agency
10.2017 - 10.2019
Director, Corporate, Programs & Integration Management
Canada Border Services Agency
11.2016 - 09.2017
Port Director, Alberta & Saskatchewan District
Canada Border Services Agency
09.2016 - 10.2016
Other Positions
Canada Border Services Agency
10.2003 - 08.2016
Regional Investigation and Control Consultant
Human Resources Development Canada
02.2000 - 09.2003
Investigation and Control Officer
Human Resources Development Canada
09.1992 - 01.2000
Investigative Analyst
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Associate Diploma -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Bachelor of Science degree -
The University of Winnipeg
High School Diploma -
Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School