NICHOLAS NAGY
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Self-directed and resourceful Senior Advisor with 15 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present a broad range topics effectively to wide audience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR ADVISOR to the ADMs
Infrastructure Canada
10.2022 - Current
- Report directly the Senior ADM (EX-05) Communities and Infrastructure Programs and the ADM (EX-04) of Transit Programs
- Manage day-to-day operations of the ADMO (12 staff), as well as providing strategic advice to both ADMs and 5 DGs
- Act as the Branch’s primary liaison between the Deputy Minister's Office, the Departmental Liaison (MINO) and the other Branches in the Department.
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Managed business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
- Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections and conduct presentations.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
SENIOR MANAGER - Education Reform, Education Information Systems and Fiscal Arrangements Unit
Indigenous Services Canada
07.2016 - 08.2021
- As the Senior Manager of Education Reform, Education Information Systems and the Fiscal Arrangements Unit, I oversee 3 distinct teams with 3 separate mandates, comprised of more than 30 positions
- I was responsible for providing strategic direction and implementation on the transformation of education systems for indigenous peoples, as well as all associated corporate and machinery of government elements associated with transformation and implementation of a Grants and Contributions Based Program.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities
A/DEPUTY DIRECTOR- Education Programs
Indigenous Services Canada
11.2018 - 01.2020
- As the Deputy Director of Education Programs, I was responsible for the implementation of all Education Programs at Indigenous Services Canada
- This includes providing oversight and direction on all Education Programs offered by Indigenous Services Canada, managing a budget in excess of $3 billion annually, managing and directly all departmental processes related to Education Programs including, departmental reporting, treasury board submissions, Budget 2020 (onward) planning, Memorandums to Cabinet, program terms and conditions as well as the management as a team of between 10 and 20 staff
- Additionally I am the lead on education transformation and am responsible for overseeing the implementation of new funding models and methodologies as part of the Government’s commitment to transform First Nations education.
MANAGER SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Indigenous Services Canada
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Provide high-level guidance, supervision and strategic direction over the implementation of 7 Indigenous Services Canada social programs and the corresponding $131 million Vote 10 budget
- Provide guidance on national legislation and policy as well as business planning and implementation of Indigenous Services Canada policy
- Ensure regional compliance with National Treasury Board, Federal and Provincial Legislation and Indigenous Services Canada regulations related to the administration of social programing
- Build, develop and maintain relationships with all First Nations in Alberta to ensure collaborative approaches to decreasing poverty on reserve.
BUDGET AND TUITION OFFICER
Indigenous Services Canada
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Analyze, forecast, monitor and allocate the $270 million in funding provided to Indigenous Services Canada’s Alberta Region for First Nations Education
- Manage a team responsible for the collection and analysis of education data and the development and implementation of Federal/Provincial Tuition Agreements
- Consult with key stakeholders and agencies, both internal and external, including Boards of Education, First Nations Chief and Council, Provincial Ministries, Indigenous Services Canada Headquarters
- Provide risk management and mitigation along with conflict analyses and negotiations on behalf of the department
- Manage and implement education programing for all First Nations schools in Alberta
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on federal legislation and policy development.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Health Canada
05.2010 - 11.2013
- Revise, implement, monitor, and oversee health transfer contribution agreements with First Nations groups in British Columbia
- Consult with key stakeholders and agencies, including health department, local health authorities, and First Nations groups; communicate regarding agreements, create amendments, and oversee administration of agreements; manage funding contracts and grants
- Oversee and manage budgets; serve as Cost Centre Manager; handle HR-related responsibilities
- Supervise team, maintain travel authority, and handle team schedules and training.
PROJECT ANALYST
TEEMA GROUP/ FRASER HEALTH AUTHORITY
04.2013 - 04.2013
- Provide project administrative support, risk management, document retention and management and analytic services to the Provincial Practitioner Credentialing Project and the multiple Health Authorities involved.
LITIGATION INFORMATION ANALYST
INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Reviewed, assessed, managed, and disseminated reports related to ~400 cases of claims of abuse on behalf of the Government of Canada
- Compiled documents, analyzed data, and provided recommendations for further research and action
- Coordinated with arbitrators, claimant council, claimants, and senior officials regarding claim status
- Maintained complete confidentiality per laws and regulations.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Coordinated with Children and Youth Services team by providing administrative support, project management, and consultative advice regarding identifying and resolving interagency challenges
- Communicated with clients, distributed correspondence, managed meeting and travel schedules, handled expense reporting, and provided general office management.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC01.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC01.2007
Skills
- Strategic Direction and Coordination
- Grants and Contributions
- Partner Engagement
- Machinery of Government
- Budget Management
- Human Resources and People Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Service Coordination
- Workflow Planning
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Operational Standards Development
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Operational and Financial Reporting
- Operational Improvements
- Analytical Thinking
GOC Specific Info
Status: Indeterminate EC-07
Language: Valid ECB
Security: Secrete
Additional Information
Comprehensive list of Professional Training and Volunteer Experience available upon request
Timeline
SENIOR ADVISOR to the ADMs
Infrastructure Canada
10.2022 - Current
A/DEPUTY DIRECTOR- Education Programs
Indigenous Services Canada
11.2018 - 01.2020
SENIOR MANAGER - Education Reform, Education Information Systems and Fiscal Arrangements Unit
Indigenous Services Canada
07.2016 - 08.2021
MANAGER SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Indigenous Services Canada
10.2015 - 07.2016
BUDGET AND TUITION OFFICER
Indigenous Services Canada
11.2013 - 07.2016
PROJECT ANALYST
TEEMA GROUP/ FRASER HEALTH AUTHORITY
04.2013 - 04.2013
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Health Canada
05.2010 - 11.2013
LITIGATION INFORMATION ANALYST
INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA
10.2009 - 05.2010
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
04.2008 - 07.2009
MASTER OF ARTS - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Royal Roads University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Northern British Columbia
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