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Najat Abdulkarim

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking political science student with a passion for international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy. Presently employed as a junior analyst with the Privy Council Office, which has further bolstered my interest in Canada's place on the global stage.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Analyst

Privy Council Office
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex requests and prepare responses by utilizing provisions set out under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
  • Assess records related to incoming requests in order to determine whether relevant sections of the Acts apply, and compose rationale to justify the exemptions applied
  • Worked collaboratively with fellow analysts and in-house subject matter experts in order to interpret complex requests and develop strategy to respond effectively
  • Consulted with other governmental departments when necessary if contents of PCO records concerned the responsibilities related to their policies or programs
  • Assisted senior analysts with projects and assignments which included reviewing past or historical records that needed updating such as removing or applying further exemptions
  • Provided follow-up communication with requesters, in-house subject experts and other governmental departments when necessary
  • Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada — Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Assistant

Finance Canada
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for identifying, acquiring, assessing and hiring candidates to fill open positions within FINTRAC
  • Explored different recruitment strategies to help the Centre meet long-term human resource planning and staffing needs
  • Researched recruitment outreach and assessment best practices to incorporate them into current and upcoming recruitment/staffing processes
  • Helped design and implement recruiting strategies as well as plan and coordinate recruitment-related activities and events
  • Provided support to the Strategic HR Business Partners in other HR disciplines by providing administrative support in the organization of projects and various activities.

Human Resources Assistant

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Entered data and information about employees looking to be appointed to acting positions in the Oracle PeopleSoft database
  • Reviewed security clearances, acting classifications, bargaining statuses and effective dates for incoming employees or those who were in the process of lateral moves within the Government
  • Worked and collaborated with the Express Lane Staffing team to determine which employees must be prioritized in order to move forward with appointments, assignments and acting roles.

Elections Ontario — Information Officer

02.2020
  • Directs Ontario voters to their appropriate polling station or registration desk
  • Reminds electors to have their Voter Information Card and ID available and answers the elector’s questions
  • Recognizes when a voter may need extra help or assistance and did so when necessary.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences - Political Science

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
01.2025

Skills

  • Languages Spoken: English and French Intermediate understanding of Somali
  • Excellent organization skills Shows initiative at school
  • Demonstrates great team working skills Able to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people
  • A leader in the community and possesses strong leadership skills

Timeline

Junior Analyst

Privy Council Office
01.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Assistant

Finance Canada
05.2022 - 08.2022

Human Resources Assistant

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
06.2021 - 08.2021

Elections Ontario — Information Officer

02.2020

Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences - Political Science

University of Ottawa

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