Ruth Talbot

To find fulfilling, challenging employment, where I can apply my strengths in developing partnerships, setting strategic direction and building momentum in achieving stretch outcomes.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven background in senior leadership roles, driving strategic initiatives and fostering organizational growth. Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve key business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in project management and strategic planning.

• Senior Director, Housing Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations Division, Infrastructure Canada (INFC), 12/01/24, present, Manages bilateral relationships with provinces and territories (PTs) to develop partnerships across federal housing programs., Co-chair of the Senior Officials’ level Federal-Provincial-Territorial Housing Forum., Leads strategic engagement with external stakeholders across the housing spectrum.
• Director, Climate and Social Policy, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 06/01/24, 12/01/24, Led CMHC’s thought leadership and strategic thinking regarding the integration of climate and other social policy considerations., Managed human and financial resources.
• Senior Director, Greener Homes Division, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 12/01/20, 06/01/23, Responsible for the delivery of the $2.7 billion Canada Greener Homes Grant., Negotiated and implemented agreements for the co-delivery of the CGHG.
• Director, Buildings and Industry Division, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 06/01/19, 11/01/20, Managed program delivery related to increasing energy efficiency and broader decarbonization., Oversaw the implementation of ISO 50 0001 energy management standards.
• Deputy Director, Strategic Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 11/01/16, 06/01/19, Led NRCan’s role in supporting Environment and Climate Change Canada’s development of the Clean Fuel Standard., Established collaborative frameworks with diverse stakeholders.
• Deputy Director, Refining and Fuels, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 06/01/12, 10/01/16, Undertook analysis and to support policy development related to refining operations., Led the development of reports on the State-of-Play of the Refining Sector in Canada.
• Chief, Policy and Alternative Fuels Programs, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 04/01/09, 06/01/12, Provided technical, economic and program recommendations to inform the implementation of the Renewable Fuels Regulations., Oversaw a significant Deputy Minister-led consultation process.
• Chief, Vehicle Fuel Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 04/01/07, 03/01/09, Led the Secretarial responsible for administering a voluntary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with automakers., Provided technical advice on a wide range of technical and policy issues.
• Science and Technology Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 09/01/06, 03/01/07, Oversaw research and development (R&D) programs in oil sands production and conversion technologies., Provided recommendations for the reallocation of funding for R&D activities.
• Acting Chief, Fuels Policy and Technology, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 06/01/05, 08/01/06, Supported the 2006 Climate Change Program Review., Managed a team of professionals and support staff.
• Technical Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 09/01/01, 06/01/05, Managed the analytical studies undertaken by the Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance., Supported the development of the GHGenius lifecycle analysis model.
• Research Engineer, CANMET Energy Technology Centre - Ottawa, NRCan, 06/01/98, 09/01/01, Supported research related to fluidized bed combustion and gasification., Co-authored several technical reports and publications.
• Process Engineer, Foster Wheeler Fired Heaters Ltd., 05/01/97, 06/01/98, Prepared technical proposals to meet clients’ process requirements., Responsible for project management including budget management.

• Policy analysis/development, Led policy analysis, development and implementation to support greater energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions across multiple sectors of the economy (buildings, industrial, transportation) and to increase the supply and access to affordable housing for Canadians.
• Strategic thinking/planning, Led the design, planning and implementation of over $3 billion in investments under the Canada Greener Homes initiative and the $650M Emissions Reduction Fund.
• Stakeholder engagement, Led the planning/execution of roundtables/workshops and chaired Deputy-led working groups with key stakeholders to develop new and innovative policy approaches in support of broader government objectives.
• Analytical skills, Managed teams and applied my own analytical/critical thinking to the use of various policy tools and interventions to reduce GHG emissions across the Canadian economy.