Daniel Whalen

As a Public Service of Canada representative, I am actively engaging in course and seminar work with senior leaders in the Canadian forces, international forces, and other senior civil servants to complete a strategic leadership development program, with a particular focus on national security strategy and policy.

• Facilitated seminar discussions using modern technology and techniques to enhance student comprehension.
• Developed partnerships between the programme and external participants to promote collaboration.
• Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
• Built strong student and faculty rapport through active discussions and providing academic collaboration.

As a senior executive, I managed a staff of 30 and a budget of 4.8 million, directing operations and policy development in the federal Office of Supplier Integrity and Compliance.

• Provided strategic recommendations to program Registrar for enhanced procurement policy development and enforcement.
• Negotiated legally binding agreements with counsel, ensuring stakeholder compliance and engagement.
• Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure buy-in and essential funding for critical initiatives.
• Fostered a collaborative culture through consistent communication, feedback, and recognition efforts.

Acted as the executive liaison between the bureaucracy and political staff and leadership to foster cooperative and productive relationships.

• Managed a small but effective professional team of two to support Minister's office during engagements with departmental officials.
• Applied public decision-making frameworks consistently in a fast-paced, sensitive environment.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements regarding public resources and information use.
• Oversaw staff management to maintain high performance and operational efficiency.
• Facilitated effective communication between Minister's office and departmental officials.
• Monitored adherence to legal standards concerning human resource utilization.
• Provided insights into developments impacting organizational operations and effectiveness.

Managing a team of 6 and a small operational budget, delivered comprehensive policy and operational guidance regarding the Integrity Regime and relevant procurement policies.

• Supported outreach and policy teams through effective management practices.
• Assisted in formulating long-term strategic plans aligned with policy objectives.
• Crafted policy briefs addressing critical issues for government decision-makers.
• Advised senior leadership on effective communication strategies for complex policy decisions across diverse audiences.

Provided strategic guidance and legal counsel to senior legal officials on Canada’s anti-corruption obligations, sanctions regimes, and international criminal cooperation frameworks.

• Acted as Canada's head of delegation to the OECD Working Group on Bribery, and led plenary negotiations on recommendations to the Working Group.
• Managed all diplomatic engagement elements of Canada's extradition and mutual legal assistance programs.
• Spearheaded efforts to build communities of practice to facilitate robust stakeholder engagement in developing Canadian positions.

Executed all aspects of Global Security Reporting Program across Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Yemen.

• Managed hospitality, travel, and operational budgets exceeding 40,000 while overseeing development funding over 250K.
• Delivered comprehensive reporting requirements with high relevance and utility as indicated by consumer feedback.

Oversaw general workflow and corporate deliverables while facilitating high-level engagement on key files in Legal Affairs and Trade Law bureaus of Global Affairs Canada.

• Acted as a liaison between executives and other stakeholders when necessary.
• Built strong relationships with key internal and external parties to support strategic communications and advocacy.
• Monitored assignment timelines to accomplish projects by established due dates.

As a junior political officer, and Cultural Attaché, I monitored political developments, human rights issues, media relations, and cultural affairs at the Canadian Embassy to Egypt.

• Managed 3 direct reports and annual travel, hospitality, and program budgets exceeding 35,000.

Facilitated Canadian participation in diverse inter-American fora, served also as Venezuela desk officer and Colombian desk officer.

Oversaw operational and policy elements of provincial government’s ATIP program, including monitoring requests through regulatory approval processes and delivering consistent advice and guidance for over 400 client coordinators.

• Implemented quality control measures to uphold regulatory requirements.
• Conducted regular meetings with clients and staff to discuss ongoing files and identify issues of concern.
• Planned and delivered training sessions to improve client and staff effectiveness and address gaps.
• Ensured compliance with regulation and policy with respect to file management and timelines.