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| |'''<big>David Cairns</big>''' | | |'''<big>David Cairns</big>''' |
− | |Director - Executive Services | + | |<big>Director - Executive Services</big> |
− | |Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | + | |<big>Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big> |
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| |'''<big>Doreen Flynn</big>''' | | |'''<big>Doreen Flynn</big>''' |
− | |A/Sr Communications Advisor | + | |<big>A/Sr Communications Advisor</big> |
− | |Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada | + | |<big>Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Doreen Flynn is a passionate and articulate communicator at heart as well as the proud recipient of the 2021 Deputy Ministers’ Award of Merit in the Outstanding Category for providing departmental support as a frequent moderator of events, with notable guests who include the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.</big> |
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| + | <big>A senior communications advisor at ISED, Doreen is rarely at a loss for words, a talent she sharpened at a young age through public speaking competitions. She hosted a video series with ISED deputy ministers and lends her voice-over talents to multiple projects and corporate videos. She is also an executive member of the Racial Equity Network where she serves as editorial lead for its newsletter, ''The Mosaic''.</big> |
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| + | <big>In all of her activities, Doreen aims to leverage her platform to advocate for Black representation, inclusion, recruitment, career progression and opportunity for promotion within the federal public service.</big> |
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| |'''<big>Gaya Jayaraman</big>''' | | |'''<big>Gaya Jayaraman</big>''' |
− | |Director General, Census Subject Matter, Social Insights, Integration and Innovation Branch | + | |<big>Director General, Census Subject Matter, Social Insights, Integration and Innovation Branch</big> |
− | |Statistics Canada | + | |<big>Statistics Canada</big> |
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− | |'''<big>Kaye Low</big>''' | + | |'''<big>Kaye Low</big>'''[[File:Kaye Low.jpg|thumb|184x184px]] |
− | |Initiatives Project Manager | + | |<big>Initiatives Project Manager</big> |
− | |Veterans Affairs Canada | + | |<big>Veterans Affairs Canada</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Kaye has a mission to support equity communities, turning adversity into strength by building a career that aligns with her values and identity as a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community with a disability. Kaye began her career directly serving veterans experiencing disabling injuries and has spent most of her career as manager and director of teams to that end. Today Kaye manages the diversity and inclusion function for veterans affairs Canada and is mandated to support employee wellness for all employees of the department. Kaye focuses on social justice and fairness arising from experience managing in ombuds offices and contributing to organizations focused on the experience of women and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Kaye’s work as a consultant, speaker and advocate for 2SLGBTQI+ communities is founded on a GBA Plus perspective and a drive for collective action.</big> |
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| + | <big>Kaye and her kids live on the west coast with their tuxedo cat. When Kaye isn’t volunteering for the municipality in land use planning, climate change and active transportation, she may be found on, near or in the ocean!</big> |
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| |'''<big>Kerri Elyk</big>''' | | |'''<big>Kerri Elyk</big>''' |
− | |Senior Advisor, Internal Audit | + | |<big>Senior Advisor, Internal Audit</big> |
− | |Elections Canada | + | |<big>Elections Canada</big> |
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| |'''<big>Simon Gascon</big>''' | | |'''<big>Simon Gascon</big>''' |
− | | | + | |<big>Senior Director, Workplace Strategy and Interior Design,</big> |
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− | | | + | <big>Accommodations Management and Workplace Solutions, Real Property Services</big> |
| + | |<big>Public Services and Procurement Canada</big> |
| + | |<big>Senior manager for over a decade, Simon is specialized in people management and change in the workplace. He holds a Masters in Public Administration and a Superior Study Diploma in International Management from l’École Nationale d’Administration Publique, as well as an Industrial Relations Bachelor Degree from Montreal University. Most recently, he works at Public Services and Procurement Canada as the Senior Director of Workplace Strategy and Interior Design.</big> |
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| + | <big>Since 2018, Simon and his family reside and work from Mont Tremblant. When he is not working, Simon is likely on the ski hill in the winter or in the mountain bike trails in the summer where he races against/with his wife and two kids.</big> |
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| !<big>'''Session 2 (French):''' Wednesday, February 9, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EST</big> | | !<big>'''Session 2 (French):''' Wednesday, February 9, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EST</big> |
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− | |'''<big>Alexandre Contreras</big>''' | + | |'''<big>Alexandre Contreras</big>'''[[File:Alex Contreras.jpg|thumb|138x138px]] |
| |<big>Manager, Client Experience</big> | | |<big>Manager, Client Experience</big> |
− | |<big>CSPS</big> | + | |<big>Canada School of Public Service</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Alexandre Contreras is the Client Experience Manager of the Technology Lab at the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). In this role, he is responsible for partnering and collaborating with Government of Canada stakeholders to test and experiment with innovative solutions, including virtual reality and game-based learning, to create innovative and engaging learning experiences. Previously, Alexandre held various multidisciplinary team management and leadership positions in the federal public service, including at the CSPS, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)'s Real Property Services and the Translation Bureau. He has a strong passion for leadership, project management and human resource management, and is a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and accessibility. He often mentors young or new public servants and supports them in their career development.</big> |
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| |'''<big>Jean Cardinal</big>''' | | |'''<big>Jean Cardinal</big>''' |
− | | | + | |<big>Director, Open Government</big> |
− | |<big>TBS</big> | + | |<big>Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Jean Cardinal is currently the Director of Open Government at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big> |
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| + | <big>Prior to joining the Public Service, Jean worked in the private sector for 15 years, in a variety of sectors, including marketing, sales & high tech. Jean joined the Public Service 13 years ago, starting at the National Capital Commission.</big> |
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| + | <big>In 2012, he then joined the Canada School of Public Service where he has held a variety of leadership positions in learning and development related to specialized fields of study including, but not limited to: Information management & technology, access to information & privacy, human resources, finance, security, etc.</big> |
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| + | <big>In 2021, he joined the Open Government team with the goal of continuing to champion Open Government and Data in the Canadian federal public service and beyond.</big> |
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| |'''<big>Jean-François Savard</big>''' | | |'''<big>Jean-François Savard</big>''' |
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| |'''<big>Jessie-Lyne Dubeau</big>''' | | |'''<big>Jessie-Lyne Dubeau</big>''' |
| |<big>a/Manager, GC Learning Priorities</big> | | |<big>a/Manager, GC Learning Priorities</big> |
− | |<big>CSPS</big> | + | |<big>Canada School of Public Service</big> |
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| |'''<big>Isa David</big>''' | | |'''<big>Isa David</big>''' |
| |<big>Manager, Learning and Development</big> | | |<big>Manager, Learning and Development</big> |
− | |<big>TBS</big> | + | |<big>Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big> |
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| |'''<big>Jason Lawson</big>''' | | |'''<big>Jason Lawson</big>''' |
− | | | + | |<big>Director</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Canada Revenue Agency</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Since joining the public service in 2007, Jason Lawson has focused his energy and efforts on data, innovation, and organisational culture change.</big> |
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| + | <big>In his current role as the Director of the Strategic Planning Division in the Human Resources Branch of CRA, Jason leads a team dedicated to understanding, analyzing, planning and communicating CRA’s people management performance story – where we have been, where we are, and where we want to go. They work to accurately report on the now, while equipping others to better plan for the future.</big> |
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| + | <big>Prior to that, he led a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, human-centred designers, behavioural scientists, and policy analysts at TBS-OCHRO to drive experimentation, innovation, and research in HR. Jason also held a variety of positions at the Public Health Agency of Canada and at the Canada Revenue Agency, leading teams focused on data science, strategy, and partnerships. He remains passionate about all things data and hopes to continue to increase data literacy and the use of evidence for decision making across the public service.</big> |
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| + | <big>Jason currently lives in Ottawa with his wife and three young children. He never says no to delicious food and tries to spend time outdoors in and around the city.</big> |
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| |'''<big>Julia Lakey</big>''' | | |'''<big>Julia Lakey</big>''' |
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| |'''<big>Justin Munyaneza</big>''' | | |'''<big>Justin Munyaneza</big>''' |
| |<big>Senior Advisor to the Deputy Clerk</big> | | |<big>Senior Advisor to the Deputy Clerk</big> |
− | |<big>PCO</big> | + | |<big>Privy Council Office</big> |
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| |'''<big>Liz McKeown</big>''' | | |'''<big>Liz McKeown</big>''' |
| |<big>Executive Director, Digital Community Management</big> | | |<big>Executive Director, Digital Community Management</big> |
− | |<big>TBS</big> | + | |<big>Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big> |
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| |'''<big>Natasha Cote-Khan</big>''' | | |'''<big>Natasha Cote-Khan</big>''' |
− | | | + | |<big>Free Agent</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Canada School of Public Service</big> |
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| |'''<big>Robyn Atkinson</big>''' | | |'''<big>Robyn Atkinson</big>''' |
− | | | + | |<big>Director, Ministers' Regional Offices</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Privy Council Office</big> |
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| |'''<big>Sylvie Bérubé</big>''' | | |'''<big>Sylvie Bérubé</big>''' |
− | | | + | |<big>Assistant Deputy Minister, Western and Territories Region</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>Service Canada</big> |
− | | | + | |<big>I am the Director of the Ministers Regional Offices Program (2017) at the Privy Council Office, leading a team geographically dispersed from coast to coast to coast. I started my public service career as a co-op student at Environment Canada (2004), where I worked on national and international policy. I later joined Public Services and Procurement Canada (2011) as the Manager of the Montreal Ministers Regional Office. I am a lifelong learner, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Environment and Development from McGill, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Administration and a Professional and Personal Coaching Certificate from Concordia University. I am passionate about people and creating a high functioning work environment. I am always looking for opportunities that allow me to expand my knowledge and competency as a leader. Through coaching and mentoring, I hope to help employees, like you, get clarity about what they want and inspire them achieve their goals.</big> |
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| |'''<big>Vania Karam</big>''' | | |'''<big>Vania Karam</big>''' |