Craig MacKinnon
Dartmouth,Canada
Summary
Dedicated career public servant with diverse skillsets and extensive professional and personal experiences. Demonstrates exceptional analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities. Track record of adapting swiftly to various environments. Enthusiastic about fostering team success, known for a positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to ongoing learning and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Statistical Officer
Department of Justice
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Government of Nova Scotia
- Support all staff with project-focused research and statistical analysis.
- Developed research for Employment Standards Development Committee.
- Developed statistical analysis based on the Canadian Survey on Disability and designed factsheets on demographics and rates.
- Develop research materials for specific projects. This includes jurisdictional reviews and other products for standard development committees and the Accessibility Advisory Board.
- Developed a bi-weekly media scan on accessibility/disability issues from provincial, national, and international news sources.
- Provide a first-person perspective in advising staff on accessibility/disability issues.
- Participate in the Department of Justice Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility committee, taking on an advisory role regarding accessibility/disability issues.
- Supported the revision of the Are you Ready guide to emergency preparedness for people with disabilities (2021).
- Government of Nova Scotia
Research and Statistical Officer
Disabled Persons Commission
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Community Services (Government of Nova Scotia)
- Implemented a 'train-the-trainer' program to instruct emergency preparedness techniques for persons with disabilities across Nova Scotia.
- Revised and promoted the Are you Ready guide to emergency preparedness for people with disabilities.
- Took a leading role in working with the Enhancing Resilience and Capacity for Health Project (EnRiCH) at the University of Ottawa. This program studied strengthening Canadian communities’ resilience in post-disaster recovery.
- Developed and chaired the Nova Scotia Disability Employee Network (NSDEN).
- Developed and assisted implementing the Accessible Parking Plates for Motorcycles Program and Workplace Assistant Support Program.
- Chaired the organizing committee for Annual Symposium on Employment and provided accessibility support for the public service’s diversity symposium.
- Member of funding committees for rural community transit programs for the Accessible Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP) and the Community Transportation Assistance Program (CTAP).
- Supported the research and public consultations for the Accessibility Act.
- Department of Community Services (Government of Nova Scotia)
Research Officer
Independent Living Nova Scotia
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Developed research project on disability and aging in Nova Scotia. The project won a national award for disability research excellence.
- Developed a staff training and orientation package for the Access to Community Education and Employment Program. This was a jointly funded and supported program by Independent Living Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Community College.
Research Intern/Associate
Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Junior editor/writer for PPC’s newsletter.
- Took courses on the legal framework of UN/NATO Peacekeeping operations.
- Developed elements and training modules for courses, exercises, and simulations.
Education
Master of Arts - International Development Studies
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, Nova Scotia01.1999
Bachelor of Journalism - Print Journalism
University of King’s College
Halifax, Nova Scotia01.1992
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Political Science (Concentrated in defence and foreign policy studies, minored in American History)
University of King’s College
Halifax, Nova Scotia01.1991
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Writing skills
- Personal emergency preparedness
- Emergency communications
- Communicator skills
- Facilitation skills
- Team building
- First voice perspective
- Data visualization techniques
- Statistical software proficiency
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Affiliations
- Member-at-Large, 2022 -, Dartmouth Amateur Radio Club, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Member, 1994 -, Halifax Amateur Radio Club, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Member, 2014-2018, Cocoa Amateur Radio Society, Cocoa, Florida
- Member, 2017 -, Halifax Airport Watch, Enfield, Nova Scotia
Psc Training
- Introduction to Disability
- Identifying and Managing Microaggression
- Writing to Inform, Persuade and Engage
- Diversity, Inclusion and Employment Equity
- Respectful Workplace for Employees
- Privacy and Access Awareness
- Fraud Management Training for Managers
- Understanding Fraud in the Public Sector
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Psychological Wellbeing and Performance Management
- The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
Certifications And Interests
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 2017, Halifax Regional Emergency Management Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Certificate in Disaster Preparedness (online), 2016, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Certificate of Photography, 2007, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Certificate in Amateur Radio (Basic and Morse Code with Honours), 1994, Industry Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research and Statistical Officer
Department of Justice
01.2017 - Current
Research and Statistical Officer
Disabled Persons Commission
01.2009 - 01.2017
Research Officer
Independent Living Nova Scotia
01.2006 - 01.2009
Research Intern/Associate
Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Journalism - Print Journalism
University of King’s College
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Political Science (Concentrated in defence and foreign policy studies, minored in American History)
University of King’s College
Master of Arts - International Development Studies
Saint Mary’s University
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