Heather Evans
Regina,SK
Summary
Results-oriented executive with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Offering strong foundation in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and finance. Aims to create professional and resilient organizations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Ministry of Government Relations
11.2022 - Current
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions. Created and improved new and existing corporate programs, particularly in IT and information management, to better meet client needs and labour demands.
- Fostered practical improvements and implemented new systems and structures to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies. Fostered transparency and ministry-wide collaboration to inform decision-making in the areas of strategy and budget development.
- Oversees financial management of approximately $800 million annually, ensuring fiscal responsibility for the organization. Prevented and managed a $3.7 million sophisticated cyber fraud attempt.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments that value knowledge, creativity and teamwork.
Director of Financial Planning
Ministry of Government Relations
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Lead budget development and forecasts to ensure that provincial and ministry priorities receive adequate resourcing.
- Coordinated organizational change by helping to establish the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and other major program transfers among government ministries.
- Collaborated with legal, regulatory and finance experts to create a new grant program during the pandemic to support client groups in need.
- Developed the Terms of Reference and participated in the review of the Municipal Revenue Sharing program, which provides over $300 million annually to Saskatchewan communities.
Treasury Board Analyst
Ministry of Finance
11.2009 - 08.2015
- Presented recommendations to Treasury Board on funding priorities.
- Reviewed operating budgets to explore areas to invest in or to find efficiencies.
- Provided advice on fiscal management and government process.
- Planned the 2015 Intergovernmental Budget Conference on behalf of the Deputy Minister of Finance
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Abbott Laboratories Limited
01.1999 - 11.2007
- Achieved the second highest market share in Canada.
- Won two annual awards for sales performance.
- Gained customer loyalty by providing exceptional follow-up support and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Certified Local Change Agent -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON12-2024
Graduate Certificate - Organizational Design And Development
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC03-2020
Masters of Public Administration -
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Regina, SK06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Regina
Regina, SK01-1998
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Operational planning
- Program administration
- Relationship and team building
- Change management
Timeline
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Ministry of Government Relations
11.2022 - Current
Director of Financial Planning
Ministry of Government Relations
08.2015 - 10.2022
Treasury Board Analyst
Ministry of Finance
11.2009 - 08.2015
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Abbott Laboratories Limited
01.1999 - 11.2007
Certified Local Change Agent -
Algonquin College
Graduate Certificate - Organizational Design And Development
Royal Roads University
Masters of Public Administration -
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Regina
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