Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Personal Suitability & Attributes
Timeline
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Stephanie Henwood

Stephanie Henwood

Eastern Passage,NS

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Administrative Professional with over 15 years of progressive experience supporting executive-level operations within the Government of Canada. Known for exceptional organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments, develop procedural frameworks, and support national-level programs including Health & Safety and Business Continuity. Strong working knowledge of government systems and protocols with a consistent record of reliability, discretion, and high performance. Motivated professional with several years of experience offering office support in industry. Energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor and superb initiative. Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant, DGO - FPSI (AS-02)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
08.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant, EDO - FPI & IP (AS-02)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
07.2023 - 08.2024

HR Planning Business Analyst & Project Officer, STB (AS-02)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
07.2020 - 07.2023

Business Analyst, National Import Division (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
05.2018 - 07.2020

HR Systems Administrator & Project Coordinator (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
10.2012 - 05.2018

Acting Executive Assistant, OPSD - EDO (AS-03)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
04.2013 - 10.2016

Administrative Assistant, Science - Plant Health (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
11.2012 - 04.2013

Administrative Coordinator, Legal Services Unit (CR-05)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
10.2008 - 11.2012

Administrative & Project Coordinator, Legal Services Unit (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
04.2010 - 04.2011

Administrative Assistant, Science Branch (Term) (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
01.2007 - 10.2008

Clerical Assistant, Science Branch (CR-04)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
10.2006 - 01.2007

Education

Certified Reflexologist Program -

Atlantic School of Reflexology
06.2025

French Language Training -

École Catalyst & Duolingo
01.2012

Real Estate Secretary Program -

Halton Business Institute
01.2001

Interior Design Program -

Sheridan College
01.1998

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Delta Secondary School
01.1994

Skills

  • Executive-level administrative and operational support
  • Briefing note preparation and review
  • Travel coordination and expense management
  • SOP and user guide development
  • Business needs analysis and strategic planning
  • Scheduling and meeting logistics for senior leadership
  • Emergency preparedness planning (BERT & BCP for Level 3 Labs)
  • Health & Safety policy development and implementation
  • Data analysis, reporting, and policy recommendations
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • High proficiency in government finance (FAA), and accounts payable
  • Government-Specific Systems:
  • RCMP: OSM, Travel, Expense Claims, Shift Scheduling, BRT, TA, HRMIS, DFSA, SAP
  • Software Proficiency:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
  • SharePoint Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop PhotoPaint
  • Web Browsers (IE, Firefox, Netscape) Citrix AIRS Manager & Query CDMS PeopleSoft HRG Travel

References

References available upon request.

Personal Suitability & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Reliable, discreet, and tactful
  • Highly adaptable and proactive
  • Collaborative team player and independent worker
  • Excellent judgment and attention to detail
  • Composed under pressure; thrives in complex, high-volume environments

Timeline

Administrative Assistant, DGO - FPSI (AS-02)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
08.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant, EDO - FPI & IP (AS-02)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
07.2023 - 08.2024

HR Planning Business Analyst & Project Officer, STB (AS-02)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
07.2020 - 07.2023

Business Analyst, National Import Division (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
05.2018 - 07.2020

Acting Executive Assistant, OPSD - EDO (AS-03)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
04.2013 - 10.2016

Administrative Assistant, Science - Plant Health (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
11.2012 - 04.2013

HR Systems Administrator & Project Coordinator (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
10.2012 - 05.2018

Administrative & Project Coordinator, Legal Services Unit (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
04.2010 - 04.2011

Administrative Coordinator, Legal Services Unit (CR-05)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
10.2008 - 11.2012

Administrative Assistant, Science Branch (Term) (AS-02)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
01.2007 - 10.2008

Clerical Assistant, Science Branch (CR-04)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
10.2006 - 01.2007

Certified Reflexologist Program -

Atlantic School of Reflexology

French Language Training -

École Catalyst & Duolingo

Real Estate Secretary Program -

Halton Business Institute

Interior Design Program -

Sheridan College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Delta Secondary School
Stephanie Henwood