Elizabeth Morris
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dependable results-driven employee with positive attitude who works efficiently and respectfully with colleagues and outside stakeholders in order to achieve time sensitive deadlines, resolve conflict and maintain strong professional relationships. Possesses excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, communication, and demonstrating initiative, whether working individually or collaboratively while dealing with complex, competing and critical priorities with little guidance or direction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor (Acting AS-05)
Science and Partnership Division, Science and Technology Branch, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada
12.2023 - Current
- Collect, arrange, and input information into database system.
- Conduct research and analysis, in order to develop various types of products such as: Proposals, reports, briefing material, options and recommendation papers, or business cases, and ensure that the meet provided timelines
- Provides strategic advice and recommendations to management
- Advise on organizational structure and human resource management options and resources
- Devise and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Assist in international delegate travel plans and visits.
- Participate in stakeholder discussions on high profile topics
- Facilitated communication and collaboration between different branches and divisions to help projects reach their timelines efficiently.
Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Acting Manager (AS-06)
Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Prevention Program, Corporate Management Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Built high-performing teams through effective teamwork and collaboration
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and program planning.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Mentored junior team members, encouraged and helped development and growth
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Planned and promoted, and request resources needed in order to meet deadlines and programs requirements
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and clients
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation in high paced work environment
Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Prevention Coordinator (AS-04)
Corporate Management Branch, Workplace Wellness Programs, Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Prevention Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
11.2018 - 01.2022
- oversaw the departmental implementation of the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations that came into force January 1, 2021;
- joint development and implementation committees of new departmental policy
- monitored and tracked all mandatory training for all Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees, managers, health and safety committee members and designated recipients;
- conducted the departmental workplace assessments in 34 workplaces to identify potential risks in the workplace
- collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, (examples: Health and Safety Policy Committee, National Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee, various Interdepartmental Working Groups)
- briefed senior management and provided strategic recommendations on compliance and departmental risks in decisions for high profile files.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to continuously assess and improve program outcomes.
- Used knowledge of different resolution processes and options available within AAFC to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Developed comprehensive prevention strategies tailored to specific needs of the workplace.
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders through timely and accurate reporting on program progress.
Administrative Assistant (AS-02)
Assistant Deputy Ministers Office, Market and Industry Service Branch, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and negotiating vendor contracts.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON05.2011
High School Diploma -
St Peter Catholic High School
Orleans, ON06.2008
Skills
Security:
- Secret - (2028/02/13)
Language:
- B - Oral (2028/06/07)
- C - Reading (2027/12/19)
- C - Writing (2027/12/19)
Knowledge and abilities
Knowledge of:
- Canada Labour Code, Part II
- Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations,
- Former Part XX of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
- Former TBS Policy on Harassment in the Workplace,
- Relevant HR, Finance and Procurement legislation, policies and directives
- M365 Office Portal App (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook, Lists, Forms etc)
Ability to:
- Work collaboratively to achieve a united and efficient approach and solutions
- Work respectfully with colleagues, stakeholder and private sector contractors
- Maintain discretion and remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging files and clients
- Organize effectively in order to meet delegated or personal deadlines
Timeline
Senior Advisor (Acting AS-05)
Science and Partnership Division, Science and Technology Branch, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada
12.2023 - Current
Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Acting Manager (AS-06)
Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Prevention Program, Corporate Management Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
12.2022 - 12.2023
Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Prevention Coordinator (AS-04)
Corporate Management Branch, Workplace Wellness Programs, Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Prevention Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
11.2018 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant (AS-02)
Assistant Deputy Ministers Office, Market and Industry Service Branch, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
02.2018 - 11.2018
Personal Support Worker
Algonquin College
High School Diploma -
St Peter Catholic High School
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