Jennifer Jhingoor
Toronto
Summary
Professional with strong background in policy analysis, prepared to drive impactful results through thorough research, analytical skills, and strategic planning. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in data interpretation, policy evaluation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring reliable and actionable insights for decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Policy Analyst, Violence & Abuse Prevention, Justice (VAPJ)
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Leads strategic development, policy analysis, research and program development processes and procedures by identifying, formulating and recommending new policy and policy amendments
- Preparing and supporting the delivery of detailed implementation plans, division and department strategic reform and planning
- Leads the design, review and implementation of new programs and program revisions to meet division goals in Programming and Policy departments
- Updates policies and programs, including writing program directives, developing training materials, delivering presentations, and providing appropriate communications to service providers and other stakeholders
- Leads and directly conducts ongoing research (qualitative and quantitative data) and analysis of trends and activities related to social and affordable housing and related services such as shelters and transitional housing initiatives and services
- Maintains an awareness of social, economic and political issues and trends that provides information, policy development and reports based on such issues and trends
- Supports the effective administration of programs drafting program directives and other communications to service providers
- Fosters, and works collaboratively to maintain close and effective, working relationships with colleagues, managers and directors in the PIWC organization and, representatives from community-based-non-profit organizations, all levels of the 4 regions of Inuit Nunangat governments
- Leads project teams to research, prepare, and monitor implementation of recommendations and manages budgets, requests for proposals and service contracts related to projects
Senior Project Coordinator, Violence & Abuse Prevention, Justice (VAPJ)
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Project leader to create and implement funding resources in accordance with contribution agreements, plan and develop proposals and associated budget with resource requirements
- Write recommendations, create project reports and summarize collaboration with the team to develop proposal application
- Plan and facilitate in person or remote workshops, teleconferences, community consultations and/or meetings, including logistics
- Liaison for national regional Inuit organizations and other relevant agencies
- Create press releases, promotional materials for communications on social media/multi platform campaigns, messaging
- Build and sustain partnerships and relationships with other Inuit organizations, communities and service organizations as well as general outreach activities
- Provided recommendations to leadership teams on process and policy improvements.
- Wrote detailed reports explaining policy actions and impacts.
- Assisted with development and implementation of grassroots efforts to support or oppose policy changes.
Government of Nunavut
05.2014 - 04.2022
- Working for the Government of Nunavut I was promoted every year and have held several roles and responsibilities including:
- Transitional Housing Coordinator, Poverty Reduction Division, Department of Family Services
- Medical Travel Officer, Medical Travel Division, Department of Health
- Community Coordinator for Women’s Safety, Family Wellness Division, Department of Family Services
- Family Violence Project Officer, Family Wellness Division, Department of Family Services
- Research Coordinator, Poverty Reduction Division, Department of Family Services
- Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Division, Department of Health
- Consistently promoted for being able to create and implement plans for children and youth clinical mental health programming, poverty reduction, developing women safety initiatives and contributing to the success of programs and legislations that improved the economic, legal and social status of systematically disadvantaged Nunavummiut.
Youth Leader, Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre
City of Iqaluit
10.2017 - 06.2019
Youth Leader, Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre
City Of Iqaluit
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Facilitated youth development programs, enhancing engagement and participation.
- Coordinated workshops focused on leadership skills and personal growth for participants.
- Mentored volunteers, fostering teamwork and effective communication within the organization.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.
Education
Masters of Health Sciences - Child Life & Pediatric Psychosocial Care MSc. Program (part-time)
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04-2028
Counseling And Clinical Psychology Courses
Athabasca University
01.2020
Double Honors - Health And Aging, & Health Studies
McMaster University
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Health, Aging & Society
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2013
Diploma in Social Service Work - Social Service Work (SSW Geriatrics)
Sheridan College
01.2009
Skills
- Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills and political acuity to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders including community representatives and political representatives
- Political acumen to address sensitive issues and work with all levels of employees, management, and council
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Evaluating Legislation
- Research Skills
- Program Management
- Policy Implementation
- Problem Resolution
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Planning & Organizing
Certification
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services (OCSWSSW): Registered Social Service Worker: 2009-present
Timeline
Policy Analyst, Violence & Abuse Prevention, Justice (VAPJ)
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Project Coordinator, Violence & Abuse Prevention, Justice (VAPJ)
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
04.2022 - 04.2024
Youth Leader, Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre
City of Iqaluit
10.2017 - 06.2019
Youth Leader, Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre
City Of Iqaluit
09.2014 - 04.2015
Government of Nunavut
05.2014 - 04.2022
Counseling And Clinical Psychology Courses
Athabasca University
Double Honors - Health And Aging, & Health Studies
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - Health, Aging & Society
McMaster University
Diploma in Social Service Work - Social Service Work (SSW Geriatrics)
Sheridan College
Masters of Health Sciences - Child Life & Pediatric Psychosocial Care MSc. Program (part-time)
McMaster University
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Member of the Ontario College of Social Service Workers, Makimautiksat Youth Wellness and Empowerment Camp Facilitator Training, Government of Nunavut – Employee & Cultural Orientation, McMaster University Indigenous Mental Health Conference Delegate, University of Toronto Indigenous Conference Delegate