Janelle Blaikie
Winnipeg,MB
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpretive Guide
CANADIA NATIONAL VIMY MEMORIAL
- Interpreted Canada's history and role in the First World War by giving various tours at the Canadian Memorial site at Vimy and the Newfoundland Memorial site at Beaumont-Hamel
- Greeted and assisted visitors by answering questions, signing them up for tours and selling souvenirs.
PM3 - Senior Capital Projects Manager
MANITOBA EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING
01.2023 - Current
- Manages major capital projects to support the construction of new child care facilities across Manitoba
- Supports adherence to child care regulation and design guidelines
- Drafts and oversees funding agreements
- Presents, engages and problem solves with many varied stakeholders
- Reviews and approves payments to contractors
- Works with First Nations communities, municipalities, school divisions and post-secondary institutions
- Collaborates with licencing and compliance branch, Consumer Protection and Government Services and Advanced Education and Training
- Drafts Briefing Notes, Treasury Board submissions, power point presentations, project management plans and consultation plans
- Leads and conducts proposal reviews and recommends projects for approval
- Trains new staff, provides guidance to PM2s, and supervises STEP students
- Responds to internal and external inquiries about projects and provides project updates to senior management and project partners
- Provides functional supervision of external project managers and project partners
- Designs and implements processes and practices to improve workflow and workplace culture.
X03 - Project Officer, Housing Delivery - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked on the development of a Housing Strategy for Vulnerable Manitobans, a 1000 affordable unit Treasury Board submission and a New Housing Supply Strategy with internal partners
- Provided project management oversight and support to New Delivery projects by preparing Letters of Commitment, Financial Assistance Agreements, Trust Letters, and correspondence, as well as collecting and analyzing project management documentation and liaising with project partners
- Addressed Bridgwater Development inquiries related to landscaping, lot grading, fencing, pool installations, repairs, maintenance issues, lease renewals and implemented required program changes with consultants
- Managed the transfer of Bridgwater records dating back to 2007 with STEP students.
X04 - A/Manager, Housing Delivery - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Led and supervised the Housing Delivery team of 7 staff members, which comprised of the 'New Project Delivery' and 'Homeowner and Renovation' teams
- Improved the work environment and culture in a very short timeframe with minimal training
- Covered for the Director of Land Development, took on additional responsibilities after her secondment and supported the Land Development team
- Trained and mentored the current A/Manager
- Organized and supported the team's work by receiving updates, problem solving, monitoring work, providing direction, reviewing work plans and leading team meetings
- Coached staff on work challenges and provided training opportunities regarding the National Housing Strategy and the Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit
- Handled Human Resource issues such as a return from maternity leave, a conflict of interest, a merit increase, a direct appointment, respectful workplace issues, succession planning, flex work agreements and attendance
- Addressed project and program challenges with senior management and internal stakeholders
- Re-established a relationship with Finance, addressed and re-directed Investment in Affordable Housing funding slippage, developed tracking system for funding commitments and funds spent to date
- Assigned, drafted and reviewed announcements, Speaking Notes, Housebook Notes, Annual Report content, Briefing Notes and Treasury Board submissions
- Reviewed and approved attendance, grant applications, office supplies, bill and grant payments, Letters of Commitment, Capital Cost Audits and project close-outs
- Cleaned-up office area significantly and encouraged proper records storage and transfers
- Updated the 2021 Creating Opportunities for Affordable Homeownership Negotiated Request for Proposals and participated on the evaluation committee
- Partnered with Early Learning and Child Care and Shared Health on new child care and supportive recovery housing construction projects, while improving processes for teams
- Ensured Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit was set-up for supportive recovery housing and helped trouble shoot operational funding challenges for new affordable housing projects.
X03 - Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Management - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided functional leadership, supervision and direction to non-profit housing organizations
- Conducted site visits and operational audits to ensure compliance with funding agreements
- Ensured compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
- Developed relationships and partnerships with government agencies and housing organizations
- Performed detailed analysis of audited financial statements to assess viability of housing projects
- Authorized monthly funding disbursements
- Completed capital replacement reserve analysis
- Led various team projects and educational training events
- Provided strategic analysis to drive improved decision making
- Prepared briefing notes, EMC submissions and responded to Ministerial and Media related inquiries within specified deadlines.
PM2/XO3 - Project & Program Coordinator, Agency Services Unit - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Planned and implemented the transition of homelessness program administration to Manitoba Housing
- Coordinated and facilitated interdepartmental and interagency working groups and committees
- Researched and implemented Housing First approaches and program management best practices
- Coordinated implementation of the Core Accountability Framework for the Agency Services Unit
- Engaged with agencies to begin financial reporting and performed financial analysis
- Coordinated development of program data collection and performed program analysis and monitoring
- Drafted briefing notes, approval seeking documents and correspondence
- Prepared Estimates budgets and presentations and managed internal budgeting and financial reporting
- Provided program support and monitoring to agencies
- Coordinated implementation of internal audit recommendations for emergency homeless shelters
- Provided mentorship and direction to team members
- Led and contributed to new program and project development
- Presented to various audiences.
PM2 - Special Assistant to the Deputy Minister
MANITOBA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Briefed Deputy Minister, Minister and staff on departmental on issues
- Communicated direction to department officials based on political priorities and decisions
- Reviewed and edited briefing notes, correspondence, Treasury Board submissions and strategies
- Requested updates and monitored progress of projects and programs
- Met with the public, stake holders and provincial staff and ensured follow-up on action required
- Reviewed and processed access to information responses
- Contributed to announcement preparations and helped coordinate responses to media requests
- Recorded Executive Management Committee meeting minutes.
CR04 - Case Management Assistant
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CANADA
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted Parole Officers by preparing parole certificates and warrants for arrest, finalizing reports, communicating with government officials, and maintaining accurate database information
- Managed office work and trained new staff.
MLA for WELLINGTON
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Constituency Assistant
- Assisted constituents with provincial casework regarding immigration, worker's compensation, automobile insurance, social assistance, housing, etc
- Organized and scheduled events, outreach activities and advertising in the constituency
- Updated MLA's web page, drafted correspondence and maintained constituency budget.
MP for ELMWOOD-TRANSCONA
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Constituency Assistant
- Assisted constituents with federal casework issues regarding immigration, income tax, employment insurance, pardons, passports, etc
- Maintained a filing system, handled mail, performed research, made reports, faxed and photocopied documents, communicated with government officials, handled media calls.
Tour Guide
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
05.2006 - 04.2007
- Interpreted Manitoba's history and political system by giving tours in French and in English of the Manitoba Legislative Building to public or special organized groups
- Performed office duties such as booking tours, researching and updating self-guided tour brochures.
Interpretive Guide
LIBRARY of PARLIAMENT
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Led tours in French and English of the Centre Block of Canada's Parliament buildings, by interpreting Canada's history and political system, as well as art and architecture of the building.
Language Monitor
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE / CANADIAN HERITAGE
09.2004 - 04.2005
- Tutored adults in beginner, intermediate and advanced French individually and in groups.
Page
HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAMME
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Served Members of Parliament and staff in the House of Commons of Canada
- Performed research and clerical tasks at the House of Commons Table Research Branch.
Education
Career Development Training -
Organization and Skills Development
Foundations of Project Management -
Red River College
01.2014
Workplace Leader -
Training Plus
01.2014
Essentials of Supervision Modules 1-5 -
Organization and Skills Development
01.2014
4 Evaluation Tools Workshops -
United Way of Winnipeg
01.2014
Above and Beyond: Policy Tools for the Future -
Policy Developers Network
01.2014
Certificate in Public Sector Management -
University of Manitoba
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts (4 year) with Honours in Political Studies -
University of Winnipeg
01.2008
High School Diploma -
College Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau
01.2003
Grade 8 Piano -
Royal Conservatory of Music of Canada
01.2003
Skills
- Environmental education
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Exceptional communication
- Subject matter expertise
Volunteer Experience
- ECOLE CENTRALE SCHOOL AGE CENTRE, Board Member, November 2021 - present, Provides direction and oversight to daycare centre management
- PRAIRIE KIDS CHILD CARE CO-OP, Founder and Chairperson, September 2019 - present, Founded school age daycare to support families in the community, Conducted feasibility study, Drafted Business Plan, Budget and Policies, Worked with various stakeholders to obtain permits and approvals
- EAST END COMMUNITY CENTRE, Hockey Team Manager, October 2019 - March 2020, Coordinated team events, Handled parents fees and team expenses, Communicated information to parents
- LOCAL HEALTH INVOLVEMENT GROUP, Member and Co-Chair, Sept 2015 - September 2018, Contributed ideas to improve health systems in Winnipeg, Co-chaired meetings and presents to the Board of the Winnipeg Health Region
- LEARNING TREE DAY NURSERY, Treasurer, Chair, July 2017 - July 2019, Provided direction and oversight to management of daycare, Chaired meetings and provided board leadership, Drafted letters, Planned fundraisers
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PM3 - Senior Capital Projects Manager
MANITOBA EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING
01.2023 - Current
X03 - Project Officer, Housing Delivery - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
12.2021 - 12.2022
X04 - A/Manager, Housing Delivery - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
06.2021 - 11.2021
X03 - Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Management - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
05.2019 - 05.2021
PM2/XO3 - Project & Program Coordinator, Agency Services Unit - Winnipeg
MANITOBA HOUSING AND RENEWAL CORPORATION
01.2011 - 01.2019
PM2 - Special Assistant to the Deputy Minister
MANITOBA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
07.2010 - 07.2011
CR04 - Case Management Assistant
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CANADA
03.2009 - 04.2010
MLA for WELLINGTON
08.2007 - 08.2008
Tour Guide
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
05.2006 - 04.2007
MP for ELMWOOD-TRANSCONA
07.2005 - 08.2007
Interpretive Guide
LIBRARY of PARLIAMENT
09.2004 - 05.2005
Language Monitor
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE / CANADIAN HERITAGE
09.2004 - 04.2005
Page
HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAMME
08.2003 - 08.2004
Interpretive Guide
CANADIA NATIONAL VIMY MEMORIAL
Career Development Training -
Organization and Skills Development
Foundations of Project Management -
Red River College
Workplace Leader -
Training Plus
Essentials of Supervision Modules 1-5 -
Organization and Skills Development
4 Evaluation Tools Workshops -
United Way of Winnipeg
Above and Beyond: Policy Tools for the Future -
Policy Developers Network
Certificate in Public Sector Management -
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts (4 year) with Honours in Political Studies -
University of Winnipeg
High School Diploma -
College Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau
Grade 8 Piano -
Royal Conservatory of Music of Canada
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