Evelyn Forero
Laval,QC
Summary
Seasoned leader with extensive experience at Natural Resources Canada, specializing in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Managed programs exceeding $1.6 billion, showcasing strong analytical skills and effective leadership. Drove enhancements in program efficiency and budget management while ensuring compliance and building robust relationships with key stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader (PM-05)
Natural Resources Canada
11.2021 - Current
- Lead and manage a team delivering two national programs
- Manage and evaluate employee performance
- Support staffing processes and team structure review
- Establish and maintain relationships with provinces, territories, beneficiaries, and stakeholders
- Negotiate and develop multi-year contribution agreements approximately worth $1.6 billion with provinces, territories, and stakeholders
- Review activity reports, reimbursement requests, and advances, ensuring close monitoring of budgets
- Develop and revise tracking tools for managing grant and contribution agreements related to performance indicators, budgeting, and efficient information management
- Perform in-depth reviews of energy efficiency and administrative documents related to the programs, ensuring compliance with sector standards and Treasury Board commitments
- Develop, coordinate, and manage the implementation of processes in urgent contexts with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Participate and collaborate in working groups concerning change management and grant and contribution agreement management
- Provide advice and recommendations to senior management
- Respond to and prepare responses to ministerial requests and official correspondence
Acting manager (PM-06)
Natural Resources Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Led a 30-person team responsible for planning and implementing approximately $1.7 billion in grant and contribution funding for the Canada Greener Homes initiative
- Implement a revised structure for the group while forecasting future needs in terms of resources and budget planning
- Negotiate and develop multi-year contribution agreements with provinces, territories, indigenous communities and stakeholders
- Review activity reports, reimbursement requests, and advances, ensuring close monitoring of budgets
- Provided strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on program issues including political and culturally sensitive files and relationships
- Respond to and prepare responses to on high-profile complex project agreements to the Minister’s Office, PMO, and PCO and other official correspondence
Program Officer (PM-04)
Natural Resources Canada
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Supervise multiple projects from design to implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and close monitoring with stakeholders within the division and the Office of Energy Efficiency
- Coordinate and review technical documents related to energy efficiency and administrative documents ensuring compliance with sector standards and Treasury Board commitments
- Develop and revise tracking tools and reference documents related to national programs
- Review communication products to support the promotion and updates of programs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote and implement national programs
- Participate in and support the development and execution of programs with multidisciplinary teams
- Supervise a team, fostering a collaborative environment, engagement, and professional development
- Facilitate collaboration with various stakeholders to identify needs and interests, leading to the development of mutually beneficial agreements
- Support the development of contribution agreements and the development of tracking tools related to performance indicators, budgeting, and efficient information management
- Provide strategic support during organizational restructuring initiatives, facilitating transitions and optimizing operational efficiency
Student Advisor
Service Canada
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Team for special regional projects, Recruitment project
- Participate as a jury member in evaluating candidates from the PFETE program
- Coordinate and animate the Business Classes week with multiple departments
- Conduct research through various databases related to recruitment issues
- Write reports and summaries on recruitment and communication strategies
- Support a working group on recruitment from the Federal Council of Quebec
Office Clerk
Service Canada
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Provide administrative support to the Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Quebec region
- Create a SharePoint page for regional committees to migrate electronic documents
- Coordinate information and training related to information management in the Cabinet
- Restructure the shared document repository
- Manage an Access database
- Follow up on files for approval by the ADM
- Pre-check and track travel requests in SAP
- Prepare documentation for the ADM
- Occasionally replace the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Research Assistant
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Use ethnographic and sociological research methods
- Write daily reports
- Draft final report
- Document the advantages and limitations of the research method used
Executive Assistant
Health Canada
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Develop an Excel file to track performance grids based on the established work plan (tool developed to automate data entry into one sheet)
- Compile, consolidate, and manage various databases (access to information, partnerships, public inquiries, etc.)
- Update and modernize management tools
- Produce monthly financial variance reports (using P2P, SAP, and MVR systems)
- Responsible for purchases and tracking expenses
- Manage the Regional Director of Communications' email inbox and other clerical tasks
- Arrange travel for the Director and communication advisors
- Responsible for the weekly schedule for health-related media broadcasts
- Provide support to senior advisors and department advisors
- Partially complete the daily press review (articles in newspapers and weeklies related to Health Canada's concerns)
Recruiter
Adecco
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Analyze and sort resumes
- Conduct phone interviews
- Provide technical support for interviews and their follow-up
Administrative Assistant
Correctional Service Canada
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Compile and consolidate data
- Follow up on various forms (emergency protocol, medication errors, etc.)
- Create tables for statistics, reproduce forms
- Order supplies and process invoices
- Open and close training sessions in HRIS and register staff
- Assist with organizing a corporate event (Nurse's Day 2011)
- Create medication slips and track them
- File prescriptions and prepare emergency kits
- Provide administrative support
- Order medications
- Process requests for non-pharmacopoeial drugs and service exceptions
- Follow up on various cases (e.g., methadone)
- Place supply orders (office supplies, books, etc.) with suppliers and process invoices (SIGFM)
- Create training binders for pharmacy technicians
- Develop tracking and statistical tables
- Write meeting minutes
- Create a regional newsletter
- Develop reminder tools for clinics in penitentiaries
- Prepare and distribute promotional material (tobacco, STIs, vaccinations)
Cashier and Fashion Advisor
Zara
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Perform inventory of merchandise
- Process daily deposits
- Contribute to achieving daily sales targets
Education
Master of Science - Social Innovation Management, Thesis Stream
HEC Montréal
01.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources
HEC Montréal
01.2013
Diploma in Humanities, Science Profile - Administration
Collège Bois-de-Boulogne
01.2010
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership
- Budget management
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
Languageprofile
EEC
Awards
- 2023, Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector Award, Achieving results
- 2022, Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector Merit Award
Securityclearance
Secret
Volunteeringandcommunityengagement
- Volunteer, Montreal Relève Business Classes with the School of Citizen Innovation, 07/16, Support facilitators in animating and coordinating activities with participants
- Volunteer, World Social Forum 2016, 01/16 - 08/16, Set up activities and present them to visitors, organize and manage volunteers for the FSM week
- Mock Interview, HEC Montréal, 2014, Conduct mock interviews with students for sought-after positions and provide advice to improve their chances in the job market
- Social Committee, Correctional Service Canada, 2012, Promote and organize fundraising activities
- Tax Clinic, HEC Montréal, 03/11, File taxes for low-income individuals and explain the process
- Winter Fest, Facilitator, 02/10, Facilitate and supervise activities to introduce newcomers to Quebec’s customs and set up necessary accessories, Skills developed: Simplification, resourcefulness, and teamwork
- Volunteer, Breast Cancer Foundation of Quebec, Summer 2007, Set up an area at the Olympic Stadium to welcome volunteers and participants (arranging tables, chairs, supplies, etc.)
Timeline
Acting manager (PM-06)
Natural Resources Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
Team Leader (PM-05)
Natural Resources Canada
11.2021 - Current
Program Officer (PM-04)
Natural Resources Canada
09.2018 - 11.2021
Research Assistant
08.2017 - 08.2017
Student Advisor
Service Canada
03.2017 - 09.2018
Office Clerk
Service Canada
08.2015 - 09.2018
Executive Assistant
Health Canada
04.2014 - 04.2015
Recruiter
Adecco
09.2013 - 06.2014
Administrative Assistant
Correctional Service Canada
01.2011 - 01.2014
Cashier and Fashion Advisor
Zara
01.2010 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Social Innovation Management, Thesis Stream
HEC Montréal
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources
HEC Montréal
Diploma in Humanities, Science Profile - Administration
Collège Bois-de-Boulogne
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