Rachelle Wiebe
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at the Public Health Agency of Canada, leading the development of impactful training programs for remote communities. Recognized for critical thinking and initiative, I successfully delivered over 150 training sessions, enhancing health equity and operational efficiency in diagnostic testing. A dependable team player committed to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Director, STBBI
Public Health Agency of Canada
Winnipeg, MB
01.2014 - Current
- Developed user-friendly training materials for rapid point-of-care instruments and tests.
- Produced bilingual training content in written and video formats for peer-to-peer delivery.
- Conducted virtual and in-community training on various platforms for Northern, Remote and Isolated Communities (NRI).
- Collaborated with Government departments to train healthcare and non-healthcare professionals on sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBI) and respiratory viruses (RSV).
- Delivered approximately 150 training sessions to Communities facing health inequities.
- Facilitated provincial and territorial communication regarding training initiatives.
- Created training materials adopted by provinces for decentralized testing efforts.
- Optimized testing workflows for remote settings through extensive work with diagnostic systems.
Special Projects Officer in the Office of the Scientific Director General
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Arranged product shows with vendors.
- PHAC Research Forum organizing team.
- Organized special fundraising events.
- Lead the Government of Canada Workplace Charity Campaign for the NML.
- Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health Open House organizing committee.
- Employee Recognition Coordinator for the National Microbiology Laboratory.
- French Language Training Coordinator.
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Scientific Director General
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Managed aspects of the office of the Deputy Scientific Director by providing support in administrative fields such as human resources, finance/budgeting, material management, records management, health and safety, security, editing, internal audits, booking meetings, travel and general administrative/executive services.
- Managed the Executive Director’s calendar and stayed abreast of the continuously shifting priorities.
- Organized the PHAC Research Forum.
- Liaised with members from multiple committees the Deputy Scientific Director General sat on.
- Conducted analysis of requests for services, applying established procedures and identifying possible courses of action.
- Researched material, analyzed issues, prepared correspondence, briefing materials and drafted reports or components of presentations.
- Provided advice to managers and employees on processes, procedures and requirements.
- Organized various forums and conferences, facilitated product shows, interpreted policies, procedures and regulations and ensuring these are carried out.
- Designing, developing, implementing and maintaining information sources and databases, including sensitive, SECRET and classified material.
- Able to assist the public in both official languages.
Education
Administrative Assistant Program -
Herzing Career College
American Sign Language (ASL) - Levels 101, 102, 103, 201 & 202
Red River Community College
Arts Program -
University of Winnipeg
Arts Program -
University of Manitoba
Skills
- Dependable
- Hard working
- Quick learner
- Enthusiastic
- Demonstrates good judgement
- Takes initiative
- Personable
- Positive and friendly demeanor
- Ability to think outside the box
- Action oriented
- Critical thinking
- Team player
- Optimistic
- Loyal
- Self-Motivated
- Conscientious
- Inclusive
- Bilingual in English and French
- Learning French Michif
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with family and friends especially au lac!
- Exploring/learning/sharing
- Baking
- Finding solutions to individual and team challenge
- Meeting new people
- Planning and organizing social events
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Director, STBBI
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2014 - Current
Special Projects Officer in the Office of the Scientific Director General
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2009 - 01.2014
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Scientific Director General
Public Health Agency of Canada
01.2002 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant Program -
Herzing Career College
American Sign Language (ASL) - Levels 101, 102, 103, 201 & 202
Red River Community College
Arts Program -
University of Winnipeg
Arts Program -
University of Manitoba