Mark Davis
Carleton Place,ON
Summary
Talented Policy Analyst with background completing in-depth reviews under tight timelines to evaluate current, pending and proposed policy changes. Well-versed in authoring reports and developing recommendations to benefit the aviation sector. Over 18 years of experience in policy management, 13 of which in the transportation and aviation fields.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor
National Research Council of Canada
08.2021 - Current
- Analyst responsible for the development and implementation of the NRC e-Auto (electric vehicle) initiative
- Developed strategic advice and support to the Vice President, Transportation & Manufacturing on aviation defence and security initiatives.
- Analyst responsible for the development of the Green Construction Budget 2022 proposal and Treasury Board Submission
- Developed strategic advice and support to the Vice President, Engineering on Climate Action initiatives
- Provided policy and program advice to the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) on COVID-19 related initiatives
- Developed and advanced several of the NRC's Budget 2022 and 2023 proposals
Senior Analyst
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Central agency analyst responsible for implementing the Clean Technology Regulatory Review
- Led progress review meetings with Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Industry Canada (ISED) and Measurement Canada and provided a challenge function on the Clean Technology Regulatory Review Roadmap for approval by Treasury Board ministers
- Developed performance indicators to measure outputs and outcomes of the Review to meet the goals of federal regulatory modernization initiatives
- Wrote several briefing documents for Treasury Board ministers, including the “Précis”, as well as speaking notes and Qs&As.
Senior Policy Advisor
Transport Canada Air Policy & Aviation Security
09.2009 - 08.2020
- Delivered regular briefings to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and the Director General, Air Policy, on COVID-19 aviation matters
- Evaluated aviation proposals under the National Trade Corridors Fund
- Researched and developed a policy framework for a potential airport on the Pickering Lands
- Developed a policy framework for the financing of airport infrastructure in Canada’s North
- Analysed aviation security regulatory reviews and drafted regulatory exemptions
- Provided policy analysis and direction on an approach for the carriage of firearms at Canadian airports
- Wrote a revised version of the ICAO Aviation Risk Context Statement
- Led the development of a national passenger wait-time standard for CATSA security screening
- Researched policy developments pertaining to the development and implementation of the Customs Act as part of a Tiger Team assignment to Canada Border Services Agency
- Commissioned a study on manufacturing performance indicators in the transportation sector as part of a Tiger Team assignment to Industry Canada (ISED).
Policy Analyst
Industry Canada (ISED)
04.2006 - 09.2009
- Authored the Industry Canada Budget 2009 Corporate Risk Profile
- Evaluated submissions to the Knowledge Infrastructure Program
- Wrote sections of the Government’s response to the 2009 OECD Public Research Organization Study
- Co-wrote the 2009 Industry Canada Science and Technology Databook
- Wrote a detailed report on major performance indicators measuring the impact of publicly-funded research and development in Canada and Australia
- Wrote a chapter of a Ministerial Briefing Book on broadcast fees in foreign countries.
Policy Analyst
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Researched and analysed the national infrastructure gap and gas tax rebate for municipalities, and wrote briefing notes for senior management.
Adjunct Professor and Transportation Fellow
School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University
01.2016 - Current
- Designed and delivered a masters-level course on transportation policy for students in public policy
- Research Fellow, Carleton University Centre for Urban Research and Education (CURE)
- Co-organized the conference, “The Connector Sector: Canadian Transportation and Infrastructure Policy towards 2042”
- Author of a peer-reviewed publication: Davis, M. (2012). “Federal transportation divestiture of remote ports and airports in Atlantic Canada: An introductory analysis.” Research in Transportation Business and Management Volume 4, pp 61-68.
Education
Ph.D. in Public Policy -
Carleton University
01.2016
Master of Arts in Economics -
Carleton University
01.2006
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.2004
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Report Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Process enhancement
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Other Information
Canadian Citizen, Holder of “Secret” level security clearance, Fluent, Intermediate (CBC) level (valid until 2027)
Volunteer Experience
- Sector Representative, TBS Values & Ethics Committee (August 2020 – August 2021)
- Branch Representative, Government of Canada Workplace Charity Campaign (2009 - 2018)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor
National Research Council of Canada
08.2021 - Current
Senior Analyst
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
08.2020 - 08.2021
Adjunct Professor and Transportation Fellow
School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University
01.2016 - Current
Senior Policy Advisor
Transport Canada Air Policy & Aviation Security
09.2009 - 08.2020
Policy Analyst
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
06.2009 - 09.2009
Policy Analyst
Industry Canada (ISED)
04.2006 - 09.2009
Ph.D. in Public Policy -
Carleton University
Master of Arts in Economics -
Carleton University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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