A professional, charismatic, and self-directed individual with an excellent work ethic who is capable of working both individually and collaboratively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer - ATIP Liaison
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Ottawa, ON
10.2024 - Current
Serves as the liaison between ATIP and Immigration Operations Branch (IOB).
Responsible for delivering ATIP requests for corporate information to relevant offices and program teams within IOB.
Responsible for setting up relevant GCDocs folders and sending communications to IOB offices and program teams.
Consolidates all input received from subject matter experts and delivers to ADMO and ATIP in a timely manner.
Works with the IOB Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (AREDI) Champion and delivers AREDI initiatives and taskings.
Attends Service Delivery and AREDI Working Group meetings.
Aids the IOB DGO Senior Advisors with taskings and provides input to the Director General for approval.
Junior Advisor to the Director General
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Ottawa, ON
06.2022 - 10.2024
Supported CN Directors in their Champion roles, including soliciting information and liaising with various stakeholders
Assisted in writing and communicating information and tracking responses coming to and from the Director General's Office (DGO)..
Aided in organizing, creating documentation and managing hospitality for various Senior Management meetings.
Supported the Executive Assistants, Senior Advisors, and Director General in daily operations as required.
Temporary Duty Biometrics Officer
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Berlin, Germany
04.2022 - 05.2022
Assisted with the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) operation
Greeted, assisted, and directed clients to Biometric operation stations
Confirmed appointments, verified passports and other identity documentation
Used the Global Case Management System (GCMS) to retrieve client information, and to ensure that client's accompanying family members had their respective applications and were grouped together
Collected client's Biometrics in a timely manner
Collected data using client surveys to help identify client behaviour as well as their estimated timeline for travel to Canada
Team Leader
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Sydney, NS
09.2021 - 04.2022
Acted as Team Leader for the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident pathways (TRPR) program
Monitored and supervised a group of employees to achieve goals that contributed to the growth of the organization
Managed the day-to-day activities and production of the team
Motivated and inspired the team by creating a work environment that promoted positive communication, and productivity
Conducted end-of-contract performance reviews and retention strategies
Developed and implemented a timeline to achieve targets
Case Processing Agent
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Sydney, NS
03.2019 - 09.2021
Reviewed, processed and assessed permanent resident applications to determine if clients met requirements for Immigration programs
Exercised delegated authority and discretion when making decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures in approving, granting, referring, and refusing applications
Obtained and collected additional information through a variety of sources including outgoing correspondence to clients as well as maintained, verified and updated client records on information systems and databases to ensure program integrity
Identified and referred cases of potential violation of Citizenship and Immigration Act and Regulations and reported information on trends of misrepresentation or non-compliance
Service Delivery Clerk
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Sydney, NS
10.2018 - 03.2019
Sorted and filed documents according to established filing systems, located and retrieved documents from files as requested and maintained records of filed and removed materials
Maintained and prepared reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases
Performed general clerical duties according to the established procedures
Physiotherapist Assistant
Canadian Back Institution (CBI)
Sydney, Canada
05.2018 - 09.2018
Greeted and directed patients to treatment areas
Designed exercise plans for patient rehabilitation
Set patients up with heat/ice and performed ultrasound and interferential current (IFC) therapy
Provided reports to physiotherapist
Education
Indigenous Canada -
University of Alberta
12.2020
B.Sc - Human Kinetics (Advanced Major)
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, N.S.
04.2018
B.Sc - Human Nutrition
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, N.S.
04.2017
B.Sc - Human Nutrition
Cape Breton University
Sydney, N.S.
04.2015
Skills
Ability to work under pressure
Adaptability
Communication
Computer Skills
Conflict resolution
Critical thinking
Decision making
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Problem solving
Public speaking
Teamwork
Time management
References
Hanna Foster, Senior Advisor to the Director General, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Hanna.Foster@cic.gc.ca
Tara Lang, Director General (Centralized Network), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Tara.Lang@cic.gc.ca
Lorraine MacKinnon, Manager at the Centralized Intake Office (CIO), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Lorraine.MacKinnon@cic.gc.ca
Tanya Craig, Program Support Officer, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Tanya.Craig@cic.gc.ca
Terri-Lynn Ivey, Program Support Officer, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Terri-Lynn.Ivey@cic.gc.ca
Hobbies and Interests
Camping
Hiking
Cycling
Running
Weightlifting
Photography
Reading
Languages
English
French
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Administration and Coordination Support for the 2023-24 Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Award of the Service Delivery Sector (IRCC)
Recipient of the 2022 Night of Adventure (NOA) Grant - Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the East Coast Trail, St. John's, NFLD (August 2022). Completed the 336km East Coast Trail in a record time of 6 days 18 hours on-foot. Attracted media attention including a CBC Radio interview, an interview with the Cape Breton Post, a recorded podcast episode with the NOA Podcast, and a 45-minute in-person presentation at the NOA season premiere.
Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Seawall Trail located in Pleasant Bay, NS (October 2023). Successful in completing the 40km Seawall Trail in a record time of 12 hours 19 minutes. Garnered media attention, including two recorded podcasts with the Live Life In Tents and Night of Adventure podcasts.
Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Nepisiguit Migmaq Trail located in Bathurst, NB (November 2024). Successful in completing the 155km trail in a record time of 35 hours 5 minutes. Garnered media attention, including a presentation with Night of Adventure.
Used & Abused Cabot Trail Cruise - $50 Cycle Challenge located in Baddeck, NS (July 2023). Successfully cycled the 300km Cabot Trail in 24-hours on a bicycle that cost less than $50. Raised awareness that top-of-the-line gear and equipment is not required for feats of endurance. Garnered media attention from CBC and the Cape Breton Post, including a Night of Adventure presentation.
Research
Wallace Family Summer Internship, Antigonish, NS (May-August 2027) for food product and nutraceutical research and development.
Human Kinetics Advanced Major, Antigonish, NS (August 2017 - May 2018). Project titled "The use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to estimate maximal lactate steady-state (MLSS)."
Access Control and Reception duties at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada with CommissionairesAccess Control and Reception duties at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada with Commissionaires
Case Processing Agent at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)Case Processing Agent at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
Operations Manager at Government of Canada, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOperations Manager at Government of Canada, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada