Kaltun Jama
Ottawa
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven project manager with over five years of experience in project management, specializing in community resilience, and capacity building. Skilled at leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, providing strategic direction, and fostering partnerships to drive impactful outcomes.Strong communicator and leader, capable of delivering clear, effective messaging and managing complex projects within the non-profit sector. Excels in identifying and mitigating risks, adapting to challenges, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGER OF LEARNING & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Community Foundations of Canada
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive learning programs that support the professional development and capacity-building needs of community foundations across Canada
- Collaborating closely with internal teams, external partners, and philanthropic organizations
- This role includes leading the development of educational content, negotiating partnerships and contracts with training providers, and ensuring the continuous evaluation and improvement of learning initiatives
- Successfully managed 25+ learning events annually, reaching over 1,000 participants from across the network of community foundations
- Evaluate and report on learning program outcomes, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
- Foster relationships with external learning partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful educational content
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, gathering feedback, and adjusting content to ensure relevance and impact for all participants
Registration Officer
Elections Canada
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed the registration and updating of voters' information to ensure accurate and up-to-date voter lists for elections.
- Verified eligibility and processed voter registration forms in compliance with Elections Canada guidelines.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION CLERK
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Served as an Access to Information Clerk and processed access to information and privacy requests
- Liaised with internal and external partners on complex files
- Processed immigration applications and developed privacy breach reports using the Privacy Manager tool
- Responded to access to information (ATIP) requests
- Created client accounts and performed searches using Global Case Management System (GCMS)
- Thorough understanding of the Access to Information and Privacy Act
- Provided administrative and executive support to the ATIP unit at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
CLASSROOM TEACHER
American School of Creative Science
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Taught 30+ students annually at elementary school
- Employed innovative learning techniques to engage students and sustain positive learning environment
- Implemented learning plans, tailoring to student's education needs, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility
- Evaluate students' performance and achievements, creating report cards reflecting students' progress
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Completed biometric and biographic requests with the information sharing team
- Managed general inbox, distributing enquiries to staff and responded to status verification enquiries
- Updated Excel tracking with appropriate status information
- Conducted client file searches using GCMS
- Searched records before 1973 (Pre-73) through microfilm indexes, manifestos, and other search tools
- Avoided status check errors, liaising with 7+ government department partners, ensuring consistency in information
- Excelled under tight timelines, responding to system glitch, tracking and reassessing 400+ cases
- Shared knowledge and built awareness within the department, leading 4+ presentations on branch mandates and responsibilities
CLASSROOM TEACHER
International School of Creative Science
11.2009 - 04.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON01.2009
Masters of Arts - Adult Education
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB01.2018
Skills
- Community Development
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Grant Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Budget Management
- Teamwork
Certification
Governance Essentials for Foundations Oct 2024
Climate & Philanthropy Jan 2024
Timeline
MANAGER OF LEARNING & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Community Foundations of Canada
04.2022 - Current
Registration Officer
Elections Canada
10.2021 - 10.2021
ACCESS TO INFORMATION CLERK
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
09.2020 - 03.2021
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
05.2017 - 07.2017
CLASSROOM TEACHER
American School of Creative Science
08.2015 - 01.2019
CLASSROOM TEACHER
International School of Creative Science
11.2009 - 04.2012
Masters of Arts - Adult Education
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science
Carleton University
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