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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, ON
01.2009

Masters of Arts - Adult Education

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
01.2018

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
Kaltun Jama