Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Industry: Government department
DescriptionThe Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, also referred to as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies governing the production, processing, and marketing of all farm, food, and agri-based products. It is popularly called Ag-Canada. Deputy Minister responsible: Chris Forbes Minister responsible: Lawrence MacAulay Founded: 1868 Jurisdiction: Canada Subsidiaries: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Employees
Dillon Consulting Limited April 2015 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2014 - August 2014
Laurel Place April 2013 - January 2014
Vector Marketing Canada April 2012 - June 2012
Kwantlen Polytechnic University September 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Time Management, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Project Planning, Science, English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Photography, Data Analysis, Customer Service, PCR, In Vitro, ELISA, Environmental Awareness, Autoradiography, Solvent Extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, Histology, NMR spectroscopy, Microscopy, 13C NMR, IR spectroscopy, pH sampling, Hot Water Extractable..., Cold Water Extratable..., Team Leadership, Work Well Independently, Organizational..., Event Management, Microsoft Outlook, Social interaction, Reliability, Cooperative, Photoshop, Windows
Education
The University of British Columbia / UBC 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Life Sciences, Earth and Ocean Science, Chemistry
Kwantlen Polytechnic University 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Biology, General
Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI) November 2014 - Present
Environment Canada May 2013 - July 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2012 - April 2013
Shoubridge Laboratory, Montreal Neurological Institute September 2008 - August 2011
Terry Fox Laboratory May 2006 - May 2008
Mackie Laboratory, UBC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology September 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Bioinformatics, Java, Linux, SQL, Amazon Web Services..., C++, Protein Purification, Python, Genetics, Molecular Biology, R, D3.js, Matlab, Statistics, Computational Biology
Education
The University of British Columbia 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science with Emphasis on Math/Statistics/Bioinformatics
McGill University 2008 — 2011
Master's Degree, Human Genetics
University of Guelph June 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2012 - August 2013
Services Amigo Nettoyage De Fenêtres April 2010 - October 2011
Summer Project May 1900 - August 1900
Skills
AutoCAD, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Environmental Science, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, ArcGIS, Agriculture, Engineering, Teamwork, Environmental..., COMSOL, Water Resources, Soil Science, Hydrology, Food Science, Green Building, Horticulture, Scientific Writing, Problem Solving, Geomatics, Watershed Management
Education
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 2010 — 2014
Bioresource Engineering, Engineering, Environmental, Agricultural, Geo-Environmental, Soil / Water Resources..., GPA: 3.31 out of 4.00
Heritage College 2008 — 2010
Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology ....
CEGEP- Heritage College 2007 — 2009
Diploma of College Studies, Sciences
Eastern Illinois University July 2011 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada March 2010 - June 2011
University of Toronto June 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Academic Advising, University Teaching, College Teaching, Academic Administration, Teaching, Distance Learning, WebCT, Student Leadership, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Higher Education..., Lecturing, Grant Writing
Education
The University of British Columbia 2002 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Forest Biotechnology
Mount Allison University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry
City of Edmonton November 2010 - Present
Running Room April 2013 - March 2015
(Self Employed) Various Information Management, Sole Proprietor November 2009 - November 2010
Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta October 2005 - May 2010
Muscular Dystrophy Canada May 2001 - October 2005
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 1996 - September 1999
Skills
Information Architecture, Digital Photography, Social Media, PHP, HTML, Content Management, Web Content, Web Project Management, Web Design, MySQL, Photoshop, Inkscape, Writing, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Content Strategy, Enterprise Content..., Technology, CSS, Microsoft Office, Digital Media, Digital Illustration, Blogging, Wordpress, Joomla, Mobile Devices, Project Management, OpenText, RedDot CMS, YouTube, Android, Volunteering, Human Resources, WordPress, Newsletters, CMS, RedDot, User Interface Design, User Experience, Program Management, Management, Architectures, SharePoint, Internal Communications, Technical Writing, Integration, Web Applications, SDLC, Interaction Design, Communications Planning
Education
University of Alberta 1998 — 2000
BEd., English, Biology, Education
University of Alberta 1996 — 1998
BSc., Genetics, Biology
Red Deer College 1994 — 1996
Transfer, Genetics, Biology
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1991 — 1994
Environment Canada September 2014 - Present
Environment Canada May 2014 - August 2014
HANOL Intellectual Property & Law August 2012 - August 2013
McMaster University January 2012 - April 2012
Health Canada September 2011 - December 2011
University of PEI (NRC) April 2011 - August 2011
Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute September 2010 - April 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Literature Reviews, literature search, Written & Oral..., Data Analysis, Image Lab software, ConsExpo software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Korean, fermentation study, NMR spectroscopy, teaching, NMR, Western Blotting, Scientific Writing, HPLC, Drafting patent..., Office Action Responses, Contaminated Site..., Contaminated Site..., Ecological Modeling, soil and water quality..., Biochemical laboratory..., Model Development, Teaching, Biochemistry, PCR, Science, Protein Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Microbiology
Education
University of Toronto 2013 — 2014
Master's degree
McMaster University 2007 — 2012
Honours Bachelor of Science
Stantec October 2014 - Present
AGAT Laboratories May 2007 - September 2014
AGAT Laboratories November 2005 - May 2007
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Operations Management, Project Management, Leadership, Environmental Science, Management, Budgets, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Leadership Development, Laboratory, Team Leadership, Environmental Awareness, Managing Employees, Team Management, Account Management, Laboratory Analysis, Technical Management, Budget Preparation, Time Management, Oil&Gas, Expense Management, Team Building, Business Development, Superior Client Service, Coaching & Mentoring, Environmental Consulting, Career Development, Oil, Remediation
Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland 1998 — 2003
BSc, Biology/Microbiology
Finance Canada December 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2013 - December 2014
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2012 - May 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada December 2010 - September 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Economic Policy, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Project Management, Economic Research, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Economic Modeling, Forecasting, Report Writing, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Program Evaluation
Education
University of Saskatchewan 2005 — 2007
Master's of Science, Agricultural Economics
Mount Allison University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Commerce, Honours Economics
Dow AgroSciences April 1999 - Present
Dow AgroSciences April 1999 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Plant Breeding, Corn, Science, Statistics, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Agriculture, R&D, Agribusiness, Lifesciences, Mentoring, Coaching, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Bioinformatics, Crop Protection, DNA, Plant Physiology
Education
McGill University 1992 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural Plant Breeding
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (MSc), Agricultural Plant Breeding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2010 - Present
C. Giamberardino Contracting Inc. 1995 - 2005
Carleton Roman Catholic Separate School Board September 1986 - June 1989
Education
Queen's University 1985 — 1986
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), English and History
Queen's University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons., English and Political Science
ACTIVE Network July 2015 - Present
ACTIVE Network 2014 - July 2015
UBC Faculty of Forestry May 2014 - June 2014
Provincial Health Services Authority/UBC May 2013 - August 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2012 - December 2012
Cardiome Pharma Corp January 2012 - July 2012
AppleOne Employment Services 2011 - 2011
Skills
Cell Culture, qPCR, Lifesciences, Western Blotting, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Electrophysiology, Food Safety, Gene Expression, Sop, Standard Molecular..., Mammalian Cell Culture, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Technical Support
Education
National University of Singapore 2014 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Go Global Exchange
The University of British Columbia 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Cell Biology and Genetics
Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations August 2010 - Present
Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations August 2010 - July 2012
High Commission of Canada to Barbados July 2010 - August 2010
High Commission of Canada to Kenya August 2008 - June 2010
Department of Foreign Affairs October 2006 - July 2008
Embassy of Canada in Haiti March 2008 - April 2008
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2003 - 2006
Skills
Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Politics, Government, Research, Political Science, Social Media, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Public Diplomacy, Editing, Foreign Affairs, International...
Education
NYU
Professional Certification, Global Affairs
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
Political Science and History, International Relations
Association of Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine 2005 - 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2000 - 2004
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1999 - 2000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1998 - 1999
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1993 - 1998
Winrock International 1986 - 1988
The Rockefeller Foundation 1976 - 1979
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) 1969 - 1972
Skills
Economics, Public Policy, Research, Strategic Planning, Policy, Change Management, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Government
Education
Michigan State University 1968 — 1969
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural Economics
Michigan State University 1965 — 1967
Master's Degree, Agricultural Economics
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 1961 — 1965
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Economics and Business Administration
Lund Food Holdings, Inc. October 2010 - May 2011
Cargill September 2006 - April 2009
Inatech International September 2003 - December 2005
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 1995 - December 1999
Grand College des Plateaux (Lome, Togo) January 1989 - September 1992
West and Central Africa Feed Resources Network January 1989 - October 1991
Skills
Food, Food Quality, Agriculture, Food Safety, ISO 22000, HACCP, Food Processing, Animal Nutrition, Farms, Dairy, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Food Science, ISO 22000, Research
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Strategy and Risk Management
EIO 2014 2014 — 2014
North Hennepin Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Management, Marketing, Leadership and Business Communication
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Public Health, Food Protection (Food Safety and Food Defense)
University of Montreal 2003 — 2006
DESS, Food-Meat Safety and Technologies
Laval University 1995 — 1999
Ph.D., Animal Nutrition
Laval University 1992 — 1995
Master's degree, Animal Sciences
Université de Lomé 1985 — 1991
Ingenieur Agronome (Bachelor and MSc) with the highest distinction, Agricultural Engineering and Animal Production
Exceldor, coopérative avicole April 2014 - Present
Agropur May 2013 - May 2014
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 2012 - April 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2012 - August 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Food Technology, Food Safety, HACCP, Research, Science, Food Industry, Biochemistry, R&D, Food, Biotechnology, Data Analysis, HPLC, PCR, Scientific Writing, Analytical Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Ingredients, Nutrition Education, Sensory Evaluation
Education
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 2009 — 2013
Food Science and Technology
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2014 - Present
CIBC June 2014 - August 2014
Costco Wholesale November 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Management, Economics, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Japanese, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Account Management, Data Entry, Outlook, Data Analysis
Education
McGill University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Champlain College St-Lambert 2009 — 2011
DEC with World Studies certificates, World Studies with MATHs
Canadian Space Agency March 2015 - Present
Public Health Agency of Canada Agence de la santé publique du Canada November 2014 - February 2015
Health Canada 2010 - 2011
Health Canada July 2009 - October 2010
Health Canada May 2008 - December 2008
Health Canada May 2002 - April 2008
Health Canada July 2001 - May 2002
Independent Contractor 1999 - 2001
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1994 - 1997
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingston 1993 - 1994
Skills
Project Planning, Editing, Public Health, Management, Policy, Proposal Writing, Government, Research, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Program Evaluation
Education
Royal Roads University 2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Professional Communications
Royal Roads University 2013 — 2015
MA, Professional Communications
Queen's University 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Colorado State University 2008 - Present
University of Alberta April 2006 - August 2008
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 1997 - July 2008
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 1997 - May 1998
Louisiana State University June 1994 - December 1996
University of Florida August 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Horses, Quantitative Genetics, Genetic Selection, Genetic Improvement, Large Scale Genetic..., Genetics, Livestock, Scientific Writing, Computational Biology, Agricultural Research, Ranching, Unix Shell Scripting, R, Research, Beef Cattle, Python, Linux, Higher Education, Biostatistics, Cattle, Ranch, Scientific Editing
Education
Louisiana State University 1994 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Genetics
University of Florida 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (MS), Beef Cattle Science & Genetics
Hollander Sleep Products, LLC January 2015 - August 2015
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2013 - December 2013
Business By Philosophy May 2013 - September 2013
York University July 2008 - August 2008
McDonald's Corporation January 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Leadership, Project Management, Organization, Inventory Management, Statistical Demand..., Warehouse Management, Stock Replenishment, SAP ERP, Sales & Operations..., Business Analysis, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing Strategy, Procurement Strategy, Activity Based Costing, Distribution..., Material Requirements..., Distribution Strategy, Inventory Accuracy, Channel Profitability..., Incoterms, Control Charts, Financial Statement..., Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, JIT, INCO terms, Microbiology, Manufacturing, DNA Extraction, Procurement, MRP, Sales Plan, Distribution Strategies, Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Time Management, Team Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Analysis
Education
Humber College
Post-Graduate, Supply Chain Management, 90%
McMaster University
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology
McMaster University September 2014 - Present
MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) September 2014 - Present
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada June 2014 - October 2014
Women's Executive Network August 2013 - May 2014
Torstar Digital July 2012 - July 2013
Free The Children May 2011 - January 2012
University of Waterloo September 2010 - April 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2010 - August 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2009 - August 2009
Canada World Youth September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Research, Non-profits, Volunteer Coordination, Photoshop, Event Planning, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Logistical Planning, Coordination, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Nonprofits, Logistics, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
McMaster University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, eHealth
University of Waterloo 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Environment and Resource Studies
Agropur October 2012 - Present
Agropur May 2001 - October 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 1993 - May 1997
Skills
Politique laitière, Economie laitière, Politiques commerciales, Gestionnaire, Communication
Education
Queen's University 2009 — 2009
Business school Executive Program
Université Laval 1990 — 1992
Maitrise en économie agricole, Mémoire sur la politique laitière canadienne
Université Laval 1986 — 1990
Baccalauréat en agro-économie
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 2015 - Present
University of Ottawa May 2015 - August 2015
Tenaris April 2014 - September 2014
Canadian Cancer Society June 2010 - 2014
Education
University of Ottawa 2012 — 2016
Bachelors of Science, Honours in Biopharmaceutical Science (Genomics Option)
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School 2008 — 2012
Secondary School Diploma
International Baccalaureate 2010 — 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma, Natural Sciences, Languages, History & Philosophy
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2011 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Policy, Government, Public Policy, Trade Policy, Agriculture, International Relations, International Trade
Education
Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Grenoble 2000 — 2000
Foreign Exchange Program
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing and International Management
Tesera Systems Inc. July 2012 - Present
Research Scientist February 2012 - Present
Dillon Consulting Limited February 2006 - February 2012
Research Scientist 1998 - 2006
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2002 - 2004
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1999 - 2002
McGill University 1993 - 1998
Skills
Meteorology, Climate Change, Environmental Issues, Air Quality, Management, Carbon, Environmental Impact..., Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Climate, Environmental Policy, Waste Management, Natural Resource..., Air Pollution
Education
McGill University 1993 — 1999
Ph.D., Micrometeorology
McGill University 1988 — 1991
M.Sc., Micrometeorology
University of the West Indies 1984 — 1987
B.Sc., Mathematics, Meteorology, First Class Honours
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada March 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada March 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2013 - Present
Government of Canada June 2011 - December 2012
Government of Canada March 2010 - June 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2009 - March 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 2001 - January 2009
Environment Canada, Parks Canada and Transport Canada 1991 - 2000
Skills
Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications Planning, International Relations, International Trade, Public Administration, Government, Federal Government, Policy Writing
Education
Queen's University 1987 — 1991
BA, Sociology
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 1998 - Present
Skills
Economic Development, Government, Strategic Planning, Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communications, Policy, Policy Analysis, Business Planning, Public Relations, Business Strategy, International..., Sustainability, Analysis, International Relations, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Governance, Public Speaking, Strategy, Program Management, Project Planning, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Project Management, Public Sector
Education
Nova Scotia Community College 1997 — 1998
Landscape Technician
Saint Mary's University 1990 — 1994
Commerce, Marketing
The Pembroke Hill School August 2012 - Present
United Nations International School 2010 - June 2012
United Nations International School 2004 - June 2012
Elthorne Park High School 2002 - 2004
Chingford Foundation School 2001 - 2002
The Science Museum 2001 - 2002
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1998 - 2000
Skills
Teaching, Education, Science Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Science, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Tutoring, Classroom Management, Classroom, Secondary Education, Middle School, K-12, Educational Leadership, Differentiated..., Instructional Technology, Smartboard, Technology Integration, Lesson Planning
Education
The University of Western Ontario 2000 — 2001
Bachelor of Education, IS Biology, Geography, summa cum laude
McMaster University 1996 — 2000
Honours Bachelor of Science, Biology, summa cum laude
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 2011 - Present
University of Alberta January 2009 - August 2011
Complex Carbohydrate Research Centre, Univ of Georgia, US September 2007 - December 2008
Skills
protein purification, enzyme kinetics, enzyme assays..., GC/MS, microRNA profiling, next generation..., microarray, HPLC, QRT-PCR, Biotechnology, Enzyme Assays, Microarray, Protein Purification, DNA sequencing, Protein Chemistry, qPCR, Biochemistry, Enzyme Kinetics, Microbiology, Cell, Proteomics, Purification, Bioinformatics, Confocal Microscopy, Assay Development, Fermentation, LC-MS, Fluorescence, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Immunohistochemistry
Education
PhD. From Guru Nanak Dev Univ. Amritsar 2001 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biotechnology
Guru Nanak Dev University 1997 — 1999
Msc, Biotechnology
Bsc From Jammu University 1993 — 1996
life sciences
McGill University August 2015 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2014 - Present
McGill University September 2012 - May 2015
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2013 - September 2013
True Construction August 2011 - August 2012
Waste Naught BC June 2011 - August 2011
Environment Canada August 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Cooking, Economics, Environmental Science, Field Work, Sustainability, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Issues, Research, Agriculture, French, Time Management, Earth Science, Ecology
Education
McGill University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Environment, Earth Sciences and Economics, 3.75 / 4.0 GPA
Thompson Rivers University 2011 — 2012
General Sciences, 4.19 / 4.33 GPA
Polyvalente des Monts 1995 — 2000
Sandoz Canada Inc. May 2011 - Present
MethylGene February 2009 - May 2011
MethylGene Inc September 2004 - February 2009
Ogilvy Renault October 2001 - May 2004
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Patents
Education
Western University
Ph.D., Plant Sciences
Western University 1990 — 1992
Diploma in Honours Standing, Plant Sciences
McGill University 1985 — 1990
B.Sc., Biochemistry
PwC Canada September 2015 - Present
Queen's Women in Leadership January 2014 - January 2015
PwC Canada May 2014 - August 2014
Commerce Kids September 2011 - March 2014
Queen's Women in Leadership January 2013 - November 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2013 - August 2013
The Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum March 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Museums, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Teamwork, Reliability, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Program Management, Management
Education
Queen's University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Centre international d'études pédagogiques 2011 — 2011
Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF)
West Carleton Secondary School 2007 — 2011
Queen's University
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Canadian Institute of Actuaries February 2014 - Present
3M Canada January 2013 - December 2013
Xerox Global Services February 2012 - July 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2011 - February 2012
General Dynamics Canada August 2009 - March 2011
General Dynamics Canada April 2006 - July 2009
Amdocs January 2001 - March 2006
Andrx Pharmaceuticals June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Databases, Security Clearance, Customer Service, Fast Learner, Technical Analysis, Adaptable to Changes, VBA, Access, Bilingual, Microsoft SQL Server, Embedded SQL, XP, Servers, Windows XP, Technical Support, Windows 7, Microsoft Office
Education
Oracle University 2010 — 2010
Oracle Business Intelligence Suite EE10gR3 Create Reports and Dashboards
CTE Solutions 2009 — 2009
Certification, Maintenance of MS SQL Server Databases
Niagara College 1997 — 2000
Diploma, Computer Programming and Systems Analysis
NAV CANADA October 2012 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2012 - October 2012
British High Commission Ottawa May 2011 - September 2011
Elections Canada May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Matlab, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Analysis, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Time Management, Policy, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Leadership
Education
Queen's University 2008 — 2012
B.A. (Hons), Economics
Colonel By Secondary School 2004 — 2008
Alcon, a Novartis company October 2014 - Present
Methapharm August 2013 - October 2014
Queen's University September 2011 - August 2014
Queen's University September 2012 - April 2013
WMI April 2011 - August 2011
Health Canada September 2010 - December 2010
Raha's Laboratory, McMaster University May 2010 - August 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2010 - April 2010
Health Canada May 2009 - August 2009
The Living Arts Centre Mississauga August 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Monographs, Pharmacology, In Vitro, Science, Research, Cell Culture, Cloning, Risk Assessment, Literature Reviews, Microscopy, Scientific Writing, Written & Oral..., Molecular & Cellular..., Cell, Data Analysis, Western Blotting, Immunohistochemistry, Fluorescence Microscopy, Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology, PCR, Experimental Design, Adverse Event Reporting, Pharmacovigilance
Education
Queen's University 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Pharmacology and Toxicology
McMaster University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology and Pharmacology
Bayer HealthCare June 2014 - Present
Bayer HealthCare February 2012 - June 2014
Bayer HealthCare September 2011 - February 2012
Bayer HealthCare May 2011 - September 2011
Princess Margaret Hospital September 2010 - April 2011
University of Toronto September 2004 - August 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2003 - August 2003
Novex Pharma September 2001 - December 2001
Kraft Foods January 2001 - April 2001
Skills
Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Clinical Trials, Scientific Writing, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Medical Devices, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cancer, Regulatory Affairs, Immunology, Oncology
Education
Humber College 2010 — 2011
Post Graduate Certificate, Clinical Resarch, Phlebotomy
University of Toronto 2004 — 2010
PhD, Medical Biophysics
University of Waterloo 1999 — 2004
BSc, Biochemistry
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 2014 - Present
The University of British Columbia April 2013 - June 2014
University of Washington September 2010 - February 2013
McGill University April 2010 - September 2010
McGill University September 2004 - May 2010
McGill University May 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Confocal Microscopy, Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Tissue Culture, Protein Expression, Scientific Writing, qPCR, PCR, Cell Culture
Education
McGill University 2004 — 2010
PhD, Biology
McGill University 2000 — 2004
BSc, Biology
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 2010 - Present
Canadian International Development Agency June 2008 - June 2010
Institute for Connectivity in the Americas (ICA/IDRC) March 2002 - March 2007
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) March 2001 - February 2002
Transformative Learning Centre (University of Toronto) January 1998 - December 2000
New Approaches to Lifelong Learning (University of Toronto) January 1998 - December 1999
CITEC-ULA (University of Los Andes, Venezuela) July 1993 - March 1994
Agropecuaria El Alto (Merida, Venezuela) January 1990 - March 1994
Universidad de Los Andes (Merida, Venezuela) July 1985 - December 1991
La Era Agrícola Magazine (Mérida, Venezuela) August 1986 - March 1988
Skills
Community Development, International..., Capacity Building, Agriculture, Spanish, Policy Analysis, Gender, Research, Photography, International Relations, Government, Policy, International Trade, Sustainable Development, Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Program Management, Rural Development, Program Evaluation, Strategy, Grants, Training, Public Policy, Economic Development, Qualitative Research, Diplomacy, Corporate Social..., Analysis, Politics, Nonprofits, Human Rights, Sustainability, Project Management, Fundraising, Report Writing, Entrepreneurship, Africa, French, NGOs, Governance, Latin America, Foreign Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change, Economics
Education
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 1998 — 2008
Ph.D., Adult Education and Community Development
McGill University 1994 — 1997
M.Sc., Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture
Universidad de los Andes (VE) 1985 — 1992
B.Sc., Biology (Major in Plant Ecology)
Colegio Emil Friedman 1976 — 1981
Bachiller en Ciencias
Colegio Las Mercedes
Canadian Meat Council May 2015 - Present
Griffith Laboratories November 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2011 - Present
Food Processors of Canada April 2010 - Present
Marsan Foods Limited February 2008 - November 2014
VLR Food Corporation 2006 - 2008
Maple Leaf Foods 2000 - 2006
Campbell Soup Company 1996 - 2000
Pillsbury Canada 1995 - 1996
Nabisco Ltd 1990 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food, Food Service, Strategy, Brand Management, Food Safety, Business Planning, Management, Trade Marketing, Marketing, FMCG, Strategic Planning, Food Industry, Customer Insight, Retail, Business Development, Sales, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Food Processing
Education
Queen's University 1988 — 1990
M.B.A.
Queen's University 1983 — 1987
B.A. (Hon), Economics, History
Michigan State University April 1979 - Present
Michigan State University January 2010 - January 2012
Michigan State University March 1979 - December 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1974 - 1978
Skills
Computational Ecology, System Science, Soundscape Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Science, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Research, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Environmental Impact..., University Teaching, Community Outreach, Teaching, Environmental Science, Entomology, Biology, Student Affairs, Fundraising, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Natural Resources, Spatial Analysis, Wildlife, Experimental Design, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource..., Field Work, ArcGIS, Wetlands, Soil Science, Scientific Writing, Geography, Biodiversity, Evolutionary Biology, GIS, Climate Change, Conservation Issues, Forestry, Remote Sensing, Ecological Restoration, Theory
Education
Michigan State University 1969 — 1974
PhD, Entomology - System Science
North Dakota State University 1965 — 1968
BSc Agriculture, Entomology
University of Guelph 2009 - 2009
Hannover Medical School 2008 - 2008
University of Guelph 2007 - 2007
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2006 - 2006
Mandel Scientific Inc 2006 - 2006
Education
McGill University 2009 — 2016
Ph.D., Biochemistry
University of Guelph 2004 — 2008
B.Sc., Biochemistry
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 1996 - Present
University of Guelph November 1989 - November 1991
Skills
Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy, Policy, Research, GIS, Data Analysis, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Report Writing, Statistics, Ecology, Science, Molecular Biology, Analysis
Education
University of Guelph 1987 — 1989
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Agricultural Economics
Punjab Agricultural University 1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Agricultural Economics
TELUS 2008 - Present
Emergis 2007 - 2008
Sierra Systems 2005 - 2006
DINMAR 1998 - 2005
Region 2 Hosptial Corporation 1995 - 1996
Trinity Conception Regional Health Board 1994 - 1995
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1993 - 1994
Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1988 - 1993
Skills
Business Analysis, eHealth, Healthcare, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Leadership, Healthcare Information..., Informatics, Software Implementation, Project Management, EHR, Integration
Education
Information Technology Institute 1997 — 1998
Applied Information Technology
Mount Saint Vincent University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Nutrition and Food Science, minor in Business
Memorial University of Newfoundland 1982 — 1983
Chemistry
Google July 2015 - Present
IBM November 2013 - April 2015
The University of Tokyo October 2012 - December 2013
University of Southern California March 2011 - November 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada March 2010 - March 2011
SCARL, UBC January 2007 - January 2009
Center for Health and Environment Research UBC March 2007 - September 2008
Simon Fraser University January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Research, SAS, Bayesian statistics, Biostatistics, Optimization, Monte Carlo Simulation, Statistics, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, R, Statistical Consulting, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Computing, Multivariate Statistics, Survival Analysis, Linear Regression, Experimental Design, Business Analytics, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis, LaTeX, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, SAS programming, Probability, Quantitative Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Applied Mathematics, Neural Networks, Stata, Mathematical Analysis, Econometrics, Data Visualization, Pattern Recognition, Computational Biology, Cluster Analysis, Operations Research, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Matlab, SPSS, Python, Science, Programming, SQL, C++
Education
The University of British Columbia 2005 — 2009
PhD, Statistics
McGill University 2003 — 2005
MSc, Mathematics
AquaBounty Technologies, Inc July 2013 - Present
Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) February 2010 - Present
The Aquaculture Communications Group, LLC 2003 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 2007 - May 2008
Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 2006 - June 2007
Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 2004 - June 2004
Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 1999 - March 2004
D.C. Conley and Associates, Biological & Communications Consultants September 1993 - January 1999
Coregan, Conley and Associates - Scientific & Technical Information Consultants April 1994 - December 1997
Pacific Coast Aquaculture Magazine January 1994 - May 1995
Skills
Ecology, Project Management, Aquaculture, Communication, E-Learning, Environmental Impact..., Parasitology, Disease Management, Financial Analysis, Agriculture, Horticulture, Event Management, Tour Management, Sustainability, Science, Environmental Science, Research, International..., Lifesciences, Environmental Awareness, Editing, Biology, International Trade, Water Quality, Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Sustainable Development, Fisheries, Report Writing, Proposal Writing, Biotechnology, Water, Microbiology, Training, Policy Analysis, Fish, Policy, Environmental Policy, Project Planning, NGOs, Data Analysis, Environmental..., GIS, Management, Capacity Building, Natural Resource..., Statistics, Environmental Consulting, Data Collection
Education
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1987 — 1991
M.Sc., Parasitology
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1984 — 1987
B.Sc., Agriculture - Renewable Resources Development
Kemptville College - University of Guelph 1977 — 1979
Diploma in Agriculture, Farm Business Management
St. Laurent High School 1966 — 1970
Morgan Stanley April 2015 - Present
IPY Consulting INC. January 2000 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada December 2012 - March 2015
Intact Financial Corporation October 2011 - October 2012
HP 2010 - 2011
Silanis Technology July 2010 - July 2010
IBM Global Services May 2008 - June 2010
Air Canada May 2008 - June 2010
Morgan Stanley June 2005 - April 2008
Compuware July 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Integration, Databases, Oracle, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Weblogic, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Warehouse..., Unix, Linux, SQL, Unix Shell Scripting, Database Design, Database Administration, Oracle DBA, ETL, Troubleshooting, Informatica, DB2, Performance Tuning, SDLC, PL/SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Migration, Cognos, Java Enterprise Edition, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Applications, SOA, Solaris, Software Development, XML, Software Project..., Enterprise Architecture, Oracle RAC, MySQL, Solution Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Business Objects, Erwin, Requirements Analysis, Websphere, High Availability, Shell Scripting, Disaster Recovery, Web Services, Data Modeling, WebSphere, WebLogic
Education
Kyiv Engineering Technical Institute 1988 — 1992
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Sanofi Pasteur May 2014 - December 2014
Canadian Association of Management Consultants September 2013 - April 2014
Dr. Brad Doble's Laboratory, Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute (SCC-RI) September 2013 - April 2014
Apotex Inc. April 2013 - August 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2013 - April 2013
Dr. Yingfu Li's Laboratory, McMaster University May 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Statistics, Research, Teamwork, Matlab, Economics, VBA, PowerPoint, Time Management, Biochemistry, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning
Education
McMaster University 2010 — 2015
Honours Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences - Biotechnology Co-op (Minor in Economics), 3.70 / 4.00
Atmospheric Research 1979 - Present
UVM EPSCoR RACC program September 2011 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2012 - 2014
Brookhaven National Laboratory 2010 - 2013
ECMWF 1983 - 2010
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 1985 - 2008
Colorado State University September 1970 - August 1979
Skills
Climatology, Climate Change, Meteorology, Climate, Environmental Science, Science, Remote Sensing, Physics, Research, Water Resources, Sustainability, Weather, Climate Change..., Field Work, Statistics, Environmental Awareness, Scientific Presentation, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Hydrology
Education
Imperial College London 1967 — 1970
PhD, Meteorology
University of Cambridge 1964 — 1967
BA, MA, Natural Sciences
The University of British Columbia August 2014 - Present
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre October 2012 - July 2014
Queen's University January 2011 - August 2012
Queen's University September 2010 - August 2012
Queen's University January 2012 - April 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2008 - August 2008
Chemtura September 2007 - December 2007
Campbell Company of Canada January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
SAS, Literature Reviews, Health Research, Epidemiology, Data Analysis, Data Management, Interpreting Data, Report Writing, Spatial Analysis, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, GCP, Statistics, Biostatistics, ArcGIS, Public Health
Education
Queen's University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Epidemiology
University of Guelph 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Toxicology (Co-op)
Sanofi Pasteur August 2014 - March 2015
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2013 - April 2013
Royal Pipe Systems May 2011 - August 2011
Sheriff’s NoFrills May 2008 - April 2011
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, SDS-PAGE, Cell Culture, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Microsoft Office, Autoclave, Environmental Monitoring, Utility Sampling, cP Production, Troubleshooting, FDA GMP, SOP Development, LIMS, Master Data Management, SAP, PharmNet, Sterilization, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Chemical Formulation, Formulate and Weight..., ELISA, Plant Tissue Culture, RNA Isolation, Prepare Chemical..., PPV, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Water Sampling, Genomics, Proteomics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cell Biology, GMP, Biochemistry, SOP, Genetics
Education
McMaster University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Stor Office Furniture February 2014 - Present
Exova Group plc April 2012 - September 2013
Town of Chestermere April 2011 - October 2011
EarthRenew Corporation July 2008 - September 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2002 - 2008
Norwest Labs January 2006 - December 2006
Monsanto Company May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Research, Work Very Well with..., Meticulous eye for..., Energetic team player, Positive Can-do Attitude, Highly motivated..., Troubleshooting, Perfectionist, Organizational..., Learning Quickly, Inquiry-based Learning, Insect Identification, Plant Identification, Botany, Ornithology, Creativity, WHMIS, Customer Oriented, Computer Proficiency, Laboratory, Quality Control, Project Management
Education
Chinook Learning Services 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Accounting
The University of Lethbridge 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Agricultural Studies & Biology
Lethbridge College 2000 — 2002
Honors Diploma, Agriculture Technology - Plant & Soil Science, 4.0
Strategic Coalitions 2010 - Present
University of Guelph 2010 - Present
Agricultural Institute of Canada 2007 - 2010
Canadian Agri-food Marketing Council (CAMC) 1997 - 2007
John Bouza & Associates 1996 - 1997
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 1989 - 1996
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1987 - 1989
House of Commons 1986 - 1987
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1983 - 1986
Skills
Association Management, Strategic Partnerships, Industry-Government..., Policy, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Agriculture, Strategy, Public Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Team Building, Business Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Planning, Management, International Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, Research, Change Management, Grant Writing, International..., Government, Leadership, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Public Relations, International Trade, Fundraising, Politics, Consensus Building, Media Relations, Social Media, Management Consulting, Environmental Awareness, Federal Government..., Budgets, Sustainability, Economic Development, Corporate Social..., Qualitative Research, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Proposal Writing
Education
McGill University 1978 — 1983
B.A (Hons) Economics, Law and Economics, Industrial Organization
Telus Health October 2013 - Present
Consultant with Top Secret Clearance January 2000 - Present
Diabsolut Inc August 2012 - September 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada February 2012 - March 2012
Public Health Agency of Canada April 2011 - January 2012
International Relations Directorate, AANDC January 2011 - March 2011
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada 2008 - 2010
Nuvo Network Management 2008 - 2008
Department of National Defence 2005 - 2006
Health Canada 2001 - 2005
Skills
Information Management, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Documentation, Document Management, Instructor-led Training, Software Training, Instructional Design, Business Analysis, Software Documentation, Hands-on Training, Training, Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, SDLC, Team Leadership, Project Management, Change Management
Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1988 — 1992
Bachelor in the Science of Language, Translation
Westdale
HSBC July 2014 - Present
HSBC Bank Canada May 2013 - August 2013
Ivey Business School - Sales and Trading Club September 2012 - April 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2012 - August 2012
Education
Richard Ivey School of Business 2012 — 2014
HBA
Nanyang Technological University 2013 — 2014
Nanyang Business School, Singapore
The University of Western Ontario 2010 — 2012
Completed two years of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Program, Medical Science
St. Robert Catholic High School 2006 — 2010
International Baccalaureate Program
American Modern Insurance Group January 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 2011 - December 2013
CB Richard Ellis February 2011 - July 2011
Statistics Canada September 2009 - December 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2009 - August 2009
Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board January 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Actuarial Science, SAS, VBA, Microsoft Office, Mathematics, Teaching, Forecasting, R, Teamwork, Analysis, Excel, Insurance, Access
Education
McMaster University 2005 — 2011
H.B.SC, Mathematics and Statistics
Service Canada September 2013 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2012 - September 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada August 2011 - April 2012
Pooya Co. Inc. July 2006 - August 2011
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Microsoft Project, CMS, Interwoven TeamSite, SharePoint, Visio, Application Development, WET, Web Experience Toolkit..., Web Development, Software Development, HTML5, CSS, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server, VB.NET, Dreamweaver, XML, JavaScript, Visual Studio, SQL, ASP, HTML, XHTML, Windows, .NET, Web Applications, Programming, Visual Basic, WCAG 2.0, CLF 2.0
Education
Université du Québec en Outaouais 2009 — 2011
Masters, Master of Project Management (M.P.M)
Islamic Azad University
B.Sc., Computer Engineering
Industry Canada August 2008 - July 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2006 - August 2008
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Policy, Public Policy, Research, Editing, Economics, Report Writing, International Trade, International..., Politics, Political Science, Government, Foreign Policy, Economic Development
Education
University of Guelph 2009 — 2015
Ph.D, Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics (FARE)
Queen's University 2004 — 2005
M.Sc, Managerial Economics
Queen's University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors (Honors), Commerce
London School of Economics and Political Science 2001 — 2002
General Course, History, International Development
NDAssist Inc. 2003 - Present
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2007 - Present
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2005 - Present
Parkdale Community Health Centre 2005 - Present
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine September 2005 - August 2007
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine September 2003 - May 2005
Merck May 1997 - August 1997
Eli Lilly and Company May 1994 - December 1994
Merck 1994 - 1994
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Herbal Remedies, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Clinical Nutrition, Traditional Chinese..., Digestive Disorders, Detoxification, Chronic Illness, Database Design, Clinical Research, Photography, Alternative Medicine, Pain Management, Lifestyle, Herbal, Holistic Health, Prevention, Allergy, Insomnia, Family Medicine, Nutritional Counseling, Meditation, Nutrition, Infertility
Education
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2003 — 2005
Clinic Resident, Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 1999 — 2003
Naturopathic Doctor, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
McMaster University 2003 — 2003
Medical Acupuncture Program, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
University of Waterloo 1992 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Honours Co-op Biochemistry, 1998
University of Missouri October 2013 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2012 - October 2013
National Research Council Canada November 2010 - March 2011
Crop Development Centre April 2010 - October 2010
University of Ilam September 1999 - January 2006
Skills
Experimental Design, Crop, Soil Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, Statistical Data..., Supervision, Research Management, Physiology, Nitrogen fixation, Research, Ecology, Crop growth analysis, Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource..., Scientific Writing
Education
University of Saskatchewan 2006 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agronomy and Crop Science
Tarbiat Modares University 1994 — 1997
Master of Science (MS), Crop physiology
Isfahan University of Technology 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Breeding
Department of Justice Canada July 2011 - Present
Treasury Board Secretariat April 2010 - July 2011
Natural Resources Canada June 2005 - April 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1987 - 2005
Education
Queen's University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Newalta January 2013 - Present
Western University January 2012 - Present
Western University September 2014 - September 2014
Sarnia Research Park June 2014 - June 2014
Western University January 2014 - January 2014
Western University April 2013 - April 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2011 - December 2012
Polypipe Manufacturer Co. June 2009 - August 2009
Metro Paper May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Simulations, Aspen HYSYS, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Spectroscopy, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Experimentation, Experimental Design, Origin Pro, Sigma Plot, Design Expert, Minitab, Statsgraphic, Spectrophotometry, High Pressure Liquid..., Cell Culturing, Microorganism and..., Microscopy, Centrifuge- pH meter, Process Optimization, OriginLab, Cell Culture, Chemical Engineering, SigmaPlot, Matlab, HPLC, R&D, Laboratory, Teaching, Process Simulation
Education
The University of Western Ontario 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical and biochemical engineering
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services 2015 - Present
Deloitte Consulting 2010 - 2014
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce May 2009 - August 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Strategic Consulting, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, SAP Implementation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Business Case, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Budgets, Knowledge Management, Non-profit Boards, Non-profit Volunteering, Microsoft Project, Project Coordination, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Presentation Development, Market Research, Business Development, Lean Six Sigma, Teamwork
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University 2008 — 2010
Honours Business Administration
Western University 2006 — 2010
University of Alberta May 2015 - August 2015
University of Alberta May 2014 - August 2014
Red Deer College September 2012 - April 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Transformation of..., Southern Blot, Biotin/streptavidin..., Transformation of..., Transformation of..., EMSA, Growth and maintenance..., Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Research, PCR, Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Science, Scientific Writing, Microscopy
Education
University of Alberta 2013 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Molecular Genetics, Honours
Red Deer College 2011 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Molecular Genetics, Honours
Kraft Foods Group August 2004 - June 2012
Kraft Foods Group 2000 - 2004
Kraft Foods Group 1995 - 2000
Nabisco Brands Ltd January 1983 - August 1994
Standard Brands Ltd 1977 - 1983
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1976 - 1977
Skills
Food, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Marketing, Leadership, Coaching, Customer Insight, Project Management, Public Relations, Product Development, Market Research, Event Management, Cuisine, Food Trends, Team Building, Brand Development, Management, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Marketing Research, Product Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Forecasting
Education
George Brown College 1980 — 1982
Haute Cuisine Diploma Program
Mount Saint Vincent University 1973 — 1976
BHEc, Consumer Studies and Business Administration
Bank of Canada April 2013 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada February 2013 - March 2013
Northforge Inc July 2012 - October 2012
PWGSC February 2012 - March 2012
Library and Archives Canada October 2009 - October 2011
Canadian Resident Matching Service November 2008 - July 2009
Library and Archives Canada April 2008 - October 2008
Industry Canada November 2006 - March 2008
Optimal Payments 2001 - 2006
Nokia 1999 - 2001
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Hibernate, Eclipse, Java Enterprise Edition, Subversion, XML, Apache, Tomcat, SQL, JBoss Application Server
Education
Queen's University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical Engineering with Computer Option
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2013 - Present
University of Manitoba September 2008 - October 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 2012 - December 2012
Kansas State University August 2006 - August 2008
Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka 2003 - 2005
Skills
Hydrology, Water Resources, GIS, Soil, Modeling, Water Quality, ArcGIS, Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Irrigation, Drainage, Remediation, Stormwater Management, Statistics, Ecohydrology
Education
University of Manitoba 2008 — 2012
PhD, Biosystems Engineering
Kansas State University 2006 — 2008
MSc, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
TELUS Communications August 2013 - Present
TELUS July 2008 - July 2013
Bell Canada July 2004 - July 2008
Bell February 2003 - July 2004
BCE Nexxia, A Bell Canada Company July 2001 - February 2003
Cogeco Cable July 1999 - July 2001
Livingston International July 1995 - July 1999
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Business Analysis, Visio, Requirements Analysis, MS Project, Cognos, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, DB2, UML, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Unix, SDLC, Telecommunications, Business Process, Systems Analysis, VoIP, XML, Data Modeling, Customer Service, Java, ETL, Process Engineering, Integration, Informatica, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Software Project..., Documentation, Process Development, Analysis, Change Management, Testing, Quality Assurance, SQL, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Databases, Software Documentation, Solution Architecture, Vendor Management, PMO, User Acceptance Testing, Project Delivery, ITIL, Project Portfolio...
Education
Inquestra Learning 2007 — 2007
BSAC, Business Analyst
York University - Schulich School of Business 2004 — 2007
BAMC, Business Analyst Masters Certificate
McMaster University 1998 — 2001
Microcomputers
Devry Institute of Technology 1986 — 1989
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2012 - Present
Environment Canada July 2008 - July 2011
Skills
Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Lifesciences, Field Work, Environmental Awareness, Statistics, Molecular Biology, Water Quality, Laboratory, Aquatic Ecology, PCR, Research, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Impact..., Data Analysis, Water, Scientific Writing, Biochemistry, HPLC
Education
Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen 1998 — 2002
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Veterinary Microbiology
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 1994 — 1996
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Veterinary Microbiology
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada February 2014 - Present
Government of Canada 2006 - 2014
Skills
Gouvernement, Administration publique, Analyses, Politiques
Education
HEC Montréal 1999 — 2008
Baccalauréat en administration. Spécialisation en commerce international., Commerce international
Vincent Management Consulting Inc. 2008 - Present
Mentorship at Work January 2001 - Present
KPMG September 1998 - April 2000
Hoechst April 1992 - September 1998
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1984 - 1990
Skills
Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Mentorship Training, Business Coaching, Leadership, Business Planning, Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Management, Business Process..., Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Program Management
Education
Royal Roads University 2005 — 2005
Graduate Certificate, Executive Coaching
Queen's University 1990 — 1992
MBA
University of Alberta 1987 — 1990
M. Sc.
University of Alberta 1980 — 1984
B.Sc. Agr.
United Suppliers February 2013 - Present
DuPont Pioneer November 2008 - February 2013
agroTECHNOLOGY Research, Inc. 2004 - October 2008
Agrobiology Research, Inc. 1996 - 2003
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1989 - 1995
Skills
Adjuvants, Agrochemicals, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Product Development, R&D, Research, Seed Production, Weed Control, Weeds, Corn, Entomology, Crop, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Grain, Genetics, Integrated Pest..., Horticulture, Soybean, Agricultural Research
Education
North Dakota State University
PhD, Weed Science
University of Manitoba
BSA and MSc, Plant Sciences
Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph 2015 - Present
Department of Biology, Western University 2009 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2001 - Present
Skills
Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Genomics, Protein Purification, Molecular Genetics, PCR, Microbiology, Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology
Education
Western University 1996 — 2001
Ph.D., Molecular Biology
Govind Ballabh Pant Krishi Evam Praudyogik Vishwavidyalaya
M.Sc., Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2013 - Present
Agriculture Canada September 2008 - December 2012
Industry Canada September 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Policy Analysis, Economics, Public Policy, Policy, Science, Sustainable Development, Analysis, Strategy, Economic Development, Project Management, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Government, Report Writing, International..., Governance, Public Administration, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Evaluation, Economic Policy, Environmental Policy, Econometrics, Climate Change, Development Economics, Capacity Building
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2007
PhD, Agricultural and resource economics
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 2003 — 2007
PhD, Agricultural Economics - International trade and development, Summa cum laude
Wageningen University 1999 — 2001
M.Sc., Development economics
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1995 — 1998
B.Sc. (Agr), Agricultural economics
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2015 - Present
Agriculture Canada December 2010 - January 2015
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune May 2010 - November 2010
European Economic and Social Committee September 2009 - February 2010
Ministère des Relations internationales January 2009 - August 2009
Canada Border Services Agency April 2008 - August 2008
Nordia June 2006 - August 2007
Wal-Mart July 2002 - August 2005
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, French, Political Science, Research, English, Public Relations, Public Administration, Microsoft Office, International Trade, Politics, European Union, Government, Economics
Education
Université Laval 2007 — 2009
M.A., International Studies (Relations)
Linköping University 2008 — 2009
International Studies - Student exchange program, International and European Studies
Université Laval 2004 — 2007
B.A., Economics and Political Sciences
2005 — 2006
Diploma, Political Studies Certificate
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development September 2014 - Present
The Foundry Group September 2012 - Present
Algonquin College 2003 - Present
Industry Canada December 2012 - May 2014
Consulate General of Canada September 2008 - August 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2007 - 2008
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada 2006 - 2007
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2005 - 2006
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2002 - 2005
LAMBSKIN SPECIALTIES 2001 - 2002
Skills
International Trade, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Management, Government, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, International Relations, Policy, Research, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Business Strategy, Public Policy, Program Management, Market Research, Economics, Project Management, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Negotiation, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Development, Marketing, Training
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 2011 — 2012
Executive Education, Management and Leadership
University of Saskatchewan 2013 — 2015
Master of international Trade (MIT), Masters Candidate
Forum For International Trade Training 2008 — 2008
CITP, International Trade
Red River College 1997 — 1998
Advanced Diploma, International Business
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1994 — 1996
BA, Economics
John Taylor Collegiatae
Ingredion Incorporated October 2014 - Present
Ingredion Incorporated February 2012 - October 2014
University of Guelph January 2011 - December 2011
University of Guelph September 2005 - December 2010
University of Guelph September 2006 - May 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2005 - August 2007
Naan Setareh Ltd Co. June 2002 - May 2004
Pak Dairy Company 2001 - 2002
Skills
Food Science, Protein Chemistry, Ingredients, Formulation, Product Development, Food, Rheology, Food Microbiology, Microbiology, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, R&D, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Food Industry, GMP, HPLC, Chemistry, Dairy, Science, Product Innovation, Emulsions, Colloids, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Education
University of Guelph 2007 — 2010
Ph.D., Food Science
University of Guelph 2005 — 2007
M.Sc., Food Science
Islamic Azad University 1999 — 2001
B.Sc., Food Science and Technology
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2014 - Present
Agriculture et Agro-alimentaire Canada August 2009 - Present
Agriculture et Agro-alimentaire Canada May 1998 - October 2009
Skills
Analyse des politiques, Politique publique, Gouvernement, Relations..., Politiques, Commerce international, Planification..., Développement économique, Développement..., Agriculture, Agroalimentaire
Education
Université Saint-Paul, Ottawa 2012 — 2014
Certificat en interventions de groupe et leadership, Étude des sciences humaines
1977 — 1980
B.Sc. (Agr), agriculture
Citizenship and Immigration Canada / Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada August 2014 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2013 - Present
Canadian Blood Services August 2012 - March 2013
Canadian Institute for Health Information January 2012 - August 2012
Industry Canada January 2011 - January 2012
City of Ottawa May 2010 - May 2011
InfoTrellis, Inc. January 2010 - May 2010
Canadian International Development Agency August 2008 - April 2010
Service Canada September 2006 - August 2008
Canadian International Development Agency January 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Java, Project Management, MDA, Requirements Analysis, Java Enterprise Edition, Architecture, ERP, Software Design, Systems Analysis, SOA, UML, XML, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Oracle, Visual Studio, SQL, Databases, Testing, Web Applications, Software Development, Web Services, Business Analysis, JavaScript, Software Documentation, Spring, Hibernate, Perl, DB2, Tomcat, Data Modeling, OOP, Programming, Object Oriented Design, Architectures, Spring Framework
Education
University of Ottawa 2003 — 2005
MSc, Computer Science
Lahore University of Management Sciences 2001 — 2002
Master's, Computer Science
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 1986 — 1991
BSc., Engineering
Metrolinx January 2014 - Present
HogtownCommons January 2014 - Present
Liquid Analytics January 2011 - August 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2010 - April 2010
City of Toronto May 2009 - September 2009
Conrad Grebel University College August 2008 - April 2009
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Illustrator, Blogging, Wireframes, Photoshop, Video Editing, Microsoft Office, Research, Organization, Simplification, Report Writing, Urbanism, Transportation, Transport Modelling, Policy
Education
University of Waterloo 2007 — 2014
Honours Geography and Environmental Management, Environmental Studies
McGill University 2010 — 2011
Non-Degree, Geography
Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) Program of the Government of Canada November 2013 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 2011 - October 2013
Government of Manitoba January 2011 - July 2011
Government of Manitoba April 2008 - January 2011
The Great-West Life Assurance Co September 2006 - April 2008
Civil Service Commission, Government November 2002 - September 2006
Infocorp Computer Solutions April 2001 - November 2002
University of Manitoba January 1991 - March 2001
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Leadership and Strategy, SAP Solution..., Architecture, SOA/Integration, Policy, Web Applications, Requirements Analysis, Java/J2EE, Application Development, Systems Analysis, Infrastructure &..., XML, Business Intelligence, Java Enterprise Edition, Databases, .NET, Oracle, UML, Integration
Education
Queen’s School of Business 2006 — 2006
Strategy and Leadership Excutive Program
University of Winnipeg & Schulich School of Business, York 2005 — 2006
The Masters Certificate in Project Management
University of Manitoba 1999 — 2002
Master, Computer Science
Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1987 — 1991
B.Sc. with honor, Computer Science
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2007 - Present
Canadian Heritage February 2005 - November 2007
Canadian Heritage June 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Writing, Public Relations, Event Management, Editing, Federal Government, Speech Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Press Releases, Communications Planning, Photography, Government, Public Outreach, Supervision, Video Production
Education
Langara College 2012 — 2013
Web Marketing Certificate
Langara College 2006 — 2006
Public Relations
Université de Moncton
B.Sc.A., industrial engineering
SaskEnergy June 2013 - Present
Ensar (Energy Regulation Systems) April 2012 - Present
National Energy Board January 2010 - March 2012
Industry Canada February 2010 - March 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2009 - January 2010
Department of Internal Affairs January 2009 - August 2009
Queen's School of Business 2008 - 2009
University of Ottawa January 2002 - December 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Governance, Analysis, Consulting, Government, Leadership, Management, Program Management, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Strategy
Education
Queen's University 2008 — 2009
MBA, Finance
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance and HR Management, Honours B.Com
D.N. Lukens, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Craftworks - Craft and Yarn Shop June 2013 - July 2015
H&R Block December 2011 - April 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2004 - 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2002 - January 2004
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 1996 - January 2002
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 1989 - January 1996
Skills
Government, System Administration, Analysis, Client Services, Client Service, Internet, Photography, Hand Weaving, Jewelry Design
Education
Mount Wachusett Community College 2005 — 2007
CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Administrator
American Management Association 2004 — 2005
Customer Satisfaction Management Certificate
Northeastern University 2002 — 2004
Technical Writing Certificate
Full-Time French Language Training 1980 — 1981
French Language Training
InteQ
Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL - version 3)
Mount Wachusett Community College
CompTIA A+
Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement March 1998 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 1992 - March 1998
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, French, Research, Science, Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, R, Sciences de la vie, Agronomie, Agriculture durable, Réaction en chaîne par..., Écologie, Génétique, Agroalimentaire, R&D, Science de..., Rédaction scientifique
Education
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1992 — 1995
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Microbiology
McGill University 1991 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), agronomy
Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 2009 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 2008 - September 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 2002 - June 2008
Consulate General of Canada, New York April 2007 - February 2008
BC Salmon Marketing Council August 2000 - October 2002
Skills
International Trade, Trade Shows, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Market Access, Stakeholder Engagement, International Market..., International Relations, Writing, Managing Meetings, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Government, Federal Government..., Strategic Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Event Management, Community Development
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University 1996 — 2000
Honors in Business Administration
Health Canada December 2010 - Present
Health Canada May 2010 - December 2010
Health Canada September 2005 - April 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Science, Food, Nutrition, Health, Statistics, Biochemistry
Education
McGill University 2003 — 2005
M.Sc., human nutrition
University of Guelph 1999 — 2003
B.Sc., nutritional and nutraceutical sciences
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2010 - Present
Library of Parliament May 2005 - May 2010
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine Canadien May 2009 - December 2009
Elemental data collection May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Report Writing, Public Administration, Environmental Policy, Economic Development, Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation
Education
Carleton University 2008 — 2010
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public management
Mount Allison University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government and history
HANWHA AZDEL, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2014 - June 2015
University of Toronto September 2010 - March 2014
Skills
Composites, TGA, Polymers, Differential Scanning..., Characterization, Matlab, TEM, Statistics, SAS, Powder X-ray Diffraction, FTIR, Nanotechnology, SEM, Nanocomposites, Instron, Fiber reinforced..., Polymer Chemistry, Scanning Electron..., AutoCAD, Extrusion, R&D, Solidworks, Nanomaterials, Polymer Science, Spectroscopy, Compression Molding, Rheology, Surface Chemistry, Lightweight composite..., Natural fiber, DSC, DMA, XRD, Resin transfer molding, Vacuum bagging, Prepreg, Hand layup, Thermoforming, Fiber reinforcement, Composite mechanical..., Honeycomb core sandwich, Sandwich-structured..., Metal-core carbon-shell..., Fiberglass, Protein-based biopolymer, Materials Science, Materials, Research, Science, Engineering
Education
Mississippi State University 2006 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
ESCOTT Consulting May 2015 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2011 - October 2013
Public Safety Canada (PS) April 2007 - April 2011
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) January 2008 - March 2010
Public Safety Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) – Secret Communications Interoperability Project April 2006 - March 2007
Public Safety Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) – Interoperability Project May 2004 - March 2006
Heritage Canada March 2004 - April 2004
Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) / Banking and Cash Management Sector (BCMS) – Governmen June 2002 - December 2003
Health Canada – Government On-line (GOL) Directorate July 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Program Management, Integration, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Security, Leadership, Management, Training, Proposal Writing, Policy, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Government, Budgets, Access
Education
Mount Royal University 1980 — 1983
2 Yr Diploma, Computer Science
Liftow Limited September 2005 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Automation, Computer Hardware, Network Administration, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Deployment, Hardware, Qlikview, MySQL, Windows, Team Building, Technical Support, Breakdance, Hyper-V, Windows Server, SQL
Education
Lakehead University 2004 — 2005
Honours BEd, Education
The University of Western Ontario 2000 — 2004
Honours BMSc, Biochemistry
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2005 - Present
Independent Advisor September 2014 - May 2015
Nestle 2003 - 2004
Nestle Canada 1996 - 2003
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1990 - 1996
Skills
International Business, Marketing Strategy, Policy Analysis, Government, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, Business Strategy, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Strategy, International Trade, Strategic Communications, Analysis, Policy, Strategic Thinking
Education
McGill University 1989 — 1990
MBA, International Business, Marketing, Operations
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 1986 — 1989
Commerce, Honours
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 2012 - Present
Health Canada November 2005 - January 2011
Skills
Public Health, Health Promotion, Nutrition Education, Health Education, Nutrition, Program Evaluation, Dietetics, Healthcare, Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Report Writing
Education
Iowa State University
Master's degree, Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management
Universite Laval
Dietetics/Dietitian
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada July 2015 - Present
Canadian Food Inspection Agency November 2000 - July 2015
Canadian Food Inspection Agency November 1999 - November 2000
Fournel Computer Services Inc. August 1995 - November 1999
Skills
Government, Information Management, ITIL, Policy, Public Sector, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Network..., VMware Workstation, VMware Infrastructure, Network Security, Blackberry, iPhone, DOS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Network Administration, Technical Support, VMware ESX, XP, Client Service Oriented, Governance, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Cisco Technologies, Windows XP, Client Services
Education
MacEwan University 1992 — 1994
Microcomputer, Computers
Utah State University July 2013 - Present
Utah State University August 2007 - June 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada March 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Biochemistry, Curriculum Development, LaTeX, Research, Teaching, Student Affairs, University Teaching, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Molecular Biology, Lecturing, Genetics, Western Blotting, Distance Learning, Instructional Design, Science, Ecology, Qualitative Research, R, PCR, Theory, Statistics, Data Analysis, Adult Education, College Teaching, Grant Writing, Matlab
Education
North Carolina State University 1999 — 2003
PhD, Animal Science and Nutrition
Public Health Agency of Canada May 2010 - Present
Public Health Agency of Canada May 2009 - May 2010
Patrimoine Canada June 2006 - May 2009
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada November 2001 - June 2006
Canadian Food Inspection Agency August 1999 - November 2000
Education
Queens University 2006 — 2006
Public Executive Program
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1978 — 1981
Bsc Agriculture, Economics
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Skills
Research, Project Management, Government, Policy, Customer Service, Program Management, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Policy Analysis
Education
McGill University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Political Science
Xagenic Inc. January 2015 - Present
Abbott Point of Care March 2011 - January 2015
Pro-Lab Diagnostics June 2005 - March 2011
Creative Biosolutions, Inc. February 2001 - September 2004
Public Health Agency of Canada April 1998 - February 2000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada March 1995 - February 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, R&D, Commercialization, ISO 13485, Quality System, Product Development, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, V&V, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Microbiology and..., Gene Cloning and..., Immunoassays
Education
Queen's University 2003 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
Unversity of Guelph 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiology and Immunology
University of Toronto 1987 — 1990
Master of Science (MSc), Clinical Biochemistry
University of Guelph 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Applied Chemistry
KANRRC December 2013 - Present
Nellson Nutraceutical December 2012 - May 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 2010 - December 2012
McGill University January 2007 - September 2010
Agriculture & Natural Resources Research Center January 1997 - December 2007
Canning company September 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Research, Food Science, Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Food Processing, HPLC, HACCP, Protein Chemistry, R&D, Biochemistry, Food Microbiology
Education
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 2007 — 2011
PhD, Food Technology and Processing
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 1994 — 1997
M.Sc., Food Engineering
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 1990 — 1994
BSc, Food Science and Technology
Agriculture and Agi-Food Canada October 2012 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 2007 - October 2012
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency February 2004 - February 2006
Senate of Canada 2000 - 2004
Department of Mines and Energy, NL 1993 - 1993
Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland 1993 — 2000
MA, Philosophy
Holy Heart of Mary
Mill Street Brewery January 2013 - Present
Mill Street Brewery September 2011 - December 2012
Yukon Brewing Company May 2010 - August 2010
R&B Brewing Company January 2010 - April 2010
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2006 - August 2006
Education
Heriot-Watt University 2010 — 2011
M.Sc. Brewing and Distilling, Brewing and Distilling
The University of British Columbia 2003 — 2008
B.Sc. Food, Nutrition & Health, Food Science
McGill University May 2013 - Present
Botany 2015 July 2015 - July 2015
University of Arizona January 2015 - April 2015
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2012 - December 2012
McMaster University January 2012 - December 2012
Saskatoon Research Centre September 2011 - December 2011
Institut Rosell Inc May 2011 - August 2011
St Joseph Hospital Hamilton February 2011 - April 2011
St. Joseph Hospital January 2010 - December 2010
McMaster University May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
PCR, DNA extraction, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Excel, Research, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, PowerPoint, Critical Thinking, qPCR, Science, DNA, Microsoft Excel, RNA isolation, Genetics
Education
McMaster University 2008 — 2012
Honours, Biology- Molecular Biology; Plant Biology, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology
McMaster University 2008 — 2012
Honours, Biology- Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op specialization
Mori Essex nurseries April 2011 - Present
Philion Orchards January 2008 - Present
VAltra 2000 - 2004
Dion Machineries 1996 - 2000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 1994 - September 1995
Skills
Product Development, Business Planning, Strategic Planning
Education
Université Laval 1995 — 1996
M.Sc., Engineering
Agriculture Canada 1994 — 1995
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Agricultural Engineering
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Agricultural Engineering
CFIA January 2015 - Present
Canadian Food Inspection Agency April 2012 - January 2015
Canadian Food Inspection Agency June 2009 - April 2012
Operations Branch, Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2008 - 2009
Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2003 - 2008
Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2001 - 2003
Animal Diseases Research Institute 1994 - 2001
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1989 - 1993
Skills
Disease control, Emergency Planning, Biohazard Containment..., Decontamination, Laboratory management, Public Health Emergency..., Emergency Management, Inspection, Laboratory, Preparedness, CBRN, Disease Control, Government, Crisis Management, Risk Assessment, Program Management, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Policy, Hazardous Materials, Biosafety, Policy Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Guelph 1982 — 1987
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1980 — 1981
Animal Sciences
University of Pennsylvania July 2011 - Present
The Conference Board of Canada November 2008 - June 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Economics, Policy Analysis, Stata, Econometrics, Public Policy, Statistics, Economic Research, Qualitative Research, R, Macroeconomics, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Economic Development
Education
Queen's University 2007 — 2008
M.A., Economics
University of Winnipeg 2003 — 2007
B.A.H., Economics
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2013 - August 2013
McMaster University February 2013 - April 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2012 - August 2012
Medcan July 2011 - September 2011
Skills
PCR, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cell Culture, Gel Electrophoresis, Biochemistry, Western Blotting, ELISA, DNA extraction, Scientific Writing, SDS-PAGE, Chromatography, Biotechnology, Protein Chemistry, Cell Biology, Protein Purification, Aseptic Technique, Analytical Chemistry, real-time PCR, DNA, Laboratory, Cell, UV/Vis, Assay Development, qPCR, Spectrophotometry, HPLC, Lifesciences, recombinant DNA..., Statistics, Agarose Gel..., Centrifugation, RNA isolation, Life Sciences
Education
University of Toronto 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.Sc), Molecular Genetics
McMaster University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Biotechnology
Mohawk College
Advanced Diploma, Biotechnology and Business Management
Environment Canada March 2013 - Present
Environment Canada April 2008 - February 2013
Environment Canada April 2007 - March 2008
Environment Canada December 2000 - March 2007
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 1997 - November 2000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada February 1991 - July 1997
CIDA / University of Guelph August 1988 - July 1990
Environmental Applications Group June 1987 - June 1988
FAO January 1982 - August 1983
Education
McGill University 1983 — 1986
Master of Science (MSc), Geography / Environmental Science
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Agr), Agricultural Land Planning and Development
Health Canada 2011 - Present
Health Canada 2009 - 2011
Health Canada 2005 - 2009
Health Canada 2001 - 2005
Health Canada 1995 - 2000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1990 - 1995
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Government, Policy, Ecology, Sustainability, Report Writing, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Research, Project Management, Public Policy, Environmental Awareness, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 1985 — 1990
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Environmental Toxicology
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture, Environmental Biology
SYLVIE MARCIL- Leadership & Energetics September 2013 - Present
Public Health Agency of Canada 2011 - 2012
Public Health Agency of Canada 2010 - 2011
Public Health Agency of Canada 2009 - 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2008 - 2009
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2008 - 2008
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2007 - 2008
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2003 - 2007
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2001 - 2003
Library and Archives Canada 1999 - 2001
Skills
Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Coaching, Workshop Development, Workshop Facilitation, Training Delivery, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning
Education
Royal Roads University 2013 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Executive Coaching
Queen's University 1984 — 1986
Master of art conservation
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 1978 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada (OPIC) May 2015 - Present
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada (OPIC) May 2014 - April 2015
Industry Canada March 2009 - May 2014
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 2006 - March 2009
John Innes Centre April 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Government, Life Sciences, Public Policy, Chemistry, Strategic Thinking, Molecular Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resources, Herbal Medicine
Education
University Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III 1999 — 2003
PhD, Molecular biology and genetics
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1996 — 1998
Master of Science (MSc), Natural Resources and Conservation
McMaster University 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada September 2013 - Present
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade November 2007 - August 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2006 - October 2007
Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 2004 - April 2006
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2003 - April 2004
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada April 2001 - March 2003
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 1998 - March 2001
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Canada September 1997 - May 1998
Henry Birks and Sons May 1996 - November 1996
Department of National Defence Canada August 1991 - July 1994
Skills
Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy, International Relations, International..., Government, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Political Science, Management, Strategic Communications
Education
McGill University 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Diploma in Asian Studies, International Marketing and Asian Studies
Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Administration
SRose Consulting September 2007 - Present
University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus August 1995 - August 2007
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 1991 - July 1995
Department of National Defence 1991 - 1991
Aqua Pro Systems Ltd 1988 - 1990
Versa Services 1984 - 1985
Skills
Nutrition, Food, Management, Research, Food Safety, Strategic Planning, Science, Public Health
Education
Dalhousie University (Technical University of Nova Scotia) 1985 — 1988
Master of Science (MS), Food Science and Technology
College of Dietitians
Registered Dietitian RD
Mount Saint Vincent University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food and Nutrition
Great-West Life June 2015 - Present
Great-West Life May 2014 - December 2014
McMaster University May 2013 - August 2013
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Statistics, GGY Axis, VBA, Analysis, Actuarial Science, Data Analysis, Research, Microsoft Excel, R, General Insurance, Survival Analysis, Mathematics, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Agriculture, Access
Education
McMaster University 2010 — 2015
H. B.Sc (Co-op), Mathematics and Statistics
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May 2014 - September 2014
Nipissing University September 2011 - April 2014
Nipissing University May 2011 - August 2013
Education
Nipissing University 2011 — 2013
Master of Environmental Science, Remote Sensing; Agriculture
Nipissing University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science & Physical Geography
Public Service Commission of Canada December 1998 - Present
Public Service Commission of Canada December 1997 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada July 1980 - November 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, SAS Programming, Data Analysis, Mentoring
Education
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1970 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Agriculture, General, CS 1, CS2, U1, U2, U3
John Rennie High School 1966 — 1970
High School, Sciences and Latin, 7 - 11
McGraw-Hill Education September 2008 - Present
ABG/Adayana January 2000 - September 2007
The Care of Trees January 1998 - January 1999
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 1995 - January 1998
Western University January 1995 - January 1997
Lake Superior State University January 1994 - January 1995
Lake Superior State University January 1992 - January 1995
Natural Resources Canada April 1994 - September 1994
Skills
Biology, Technical Writing, Ecology, Technical Editing, Plant Sciences, Zoology, eLearing, Assessment Development, Content Development, Editing, Research, Training, E-Learning, Writing, Publishing, Management
Education
Western University 1995 — 1998
Master’s Degree, Environmental Science/Plant Sciences
Lake Superior State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences