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Ottawa,ON

Summary

Diligent Social Work with rich background in supporting diverse communities through social services. Proven track record of delivering impactful programs and interventions tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated effective crisis management and strong advocacy skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Coordinator

Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Ca
Vancouver, BC
05.2023 - Current

Facilitated logistics for three hybrid meetings with First Nations by preparing notes and agendas focused on key actions.

Created and distributed Record of Decisions and meeting agendas to Federal, Provincial, and First Nations stakeholders.

Coordinated travel logistics and budget management for team attending in-community meetings with Indigenous partners.

Completed targeted training on negotiating techniques with Indigenous Peoples and Indian Land Registry System utilization.

Documented insights as a note-taker during visits to First Nations communities for negotiation analysis.

Administered Art Inventory management within branch, focusing on systematic organization.

  • Streamlined electronic and physical filing systems for efficient access to essential records.
  • Enhanced administrative processes through proactive identification of improvement opportunities.

Senior Executive Assistant

Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Ca
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated inquiries and tasks between executive offices to enhance coordination for Director General and executive team.
  • Organized priorities for initiatives to assist in strategic planning for Director General.
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of Information Notes and Decision Notes for senior officials, including DG and MIN.
  • Managed junior staff to foster professional development within the team while ensuring productivity.
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
  • Maintained professionalism while handling sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with internal departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on key initiatives driven by senior leaders.
  • Assisted senior management with major initiatives and projects.
  • Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for executive-level meetings.

Administrative Coordinator

Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Ca
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated daily activities of Director, including meetings and travel arrangements.
  • Organized necessary inputs, documents, and logistical arrangements for Director's operations.
  • Monitored and verified expenditures within Director's office budget to ensure compliance.
  • Supervised employees providing administrative support services to enhance efficiency.
  • Managed electronic and paper filing systems for easy access to essential documents.
  • Assisted recruitment by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and facilitating onboarding.
  • Addressed employee concerns proactively to foster a positive work environment.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through careful budget monitoring and tracking.

Executive Assistant to the Director

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated events and logistics for IPRS staff, including staffing requests and follow-ups.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to provide resources, documents, and schedule requests.
  • Managed HR actions, including onboarding and offboarding processes with Directors.
  • Developed a task tracker to enhance division workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained electronic filing system, ensuring shared documents were current and accessible.

Ptracticum

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Practicum

· Case Worker, WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre, Vancouver, BC, 09/01/22, 04/30/23, Provided crisis intervention and referrals to ongoing counseling services for survivors of abuse., Participated in meetings to implement programs that help survivors of abuse., Co-facilitated group support sessions for sexual abuse survivors., Supported women, trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse survivors in navigating medical care and understanding., Accompanied survivors through sexual assault exams, police statements, court, and tribunal hearings.

· Case Worker, African Canadian Development and Prevention Network, Montreal, QC, 01/01/20, 05/31/20, Researched resources based on clients' needs., Assisted Black immigrants in finding appropriate resources for their unique situations., Organized different activities for Black children and seniors on different days., Planned educational sessions for youth on mental health and safety., Collaborated with Bashaw Centre to support Black families until the intervention was completed., Made referrals to both external and in-house services and programs for Black families.

· Case Worker, Contactivity Centre for Seniors, Montreal, QC, 08/01/20, 12/31/20, Provided virtual calls to elderly clients, offering psychological support., Conducted tele-checks for isolated seniors., Performed wellness checks for seniors during COVID-19., Reported any psycho-emotional changes to the supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05-2015

Some College - Social Services

Dawson College
Montreal, QC

Skills

  • Client-focused counselling-techniques
  • Comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments
  • Case management and confidential documentation
  • Application of systems theory and critical analysis
  • Community referrals and inter-agency collaboration
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • Knowledge of social policies, ethics, and healthcare systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication
  • Advocacy and support for marginalized populations

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Executive Assistant

Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Ca
09.2023 - 08.2024

Administrative Coordinator

Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Ca
05.2023 - Current

Administrative Coordinator

Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Ca
05.2023 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant to the Director

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
12.2022 - 05.2023

Ptracticum

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Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Ottawa

Some College - Social Services

Dawson College
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