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Mentorship Resources

Speed Mentoring

WHAT:

These 90-minute sessions of virtual, structured speed mentoring, will allow groups of 4-5 mentees to meet with one mentor for 20 minutes at a time (through Zoom breakout rooms). There will be three rounds of networking per session.

Resources

Sample Questions for Speed Mentoring Sessions

Mentee Speed Mentoring Instructions

Mentee Backgrounds

Mentor Speed Mentoring Instructions

WHO:

All public servants are invited to be mentees.

WHEN:

Session 1 (English): Wednesday, January 24 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST
Session 2 (French): Wednesday, January 24 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Session 3 (English): Wednesday, January 31 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. EST

WHERE:

Online, via Zoom.

MENTEE REGISTRATION:

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

MENTOR REGISTRATION:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8uh8clanLkGkxpUgStaNhCCcVNGyfzRBmNtHhSzrH_lUOTBWTzdPMzZHS1hONUc2UUlZT1RVUVVYWi4u

Mentors:

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Mentor Biographies

Name	Position	Department	Biography
Catherine Le Blanc	Deputy Project Manager - Technical, Program Icebreakers, Major Projects	DFO	Catherine Le Blanc did a master's degree in project management at UQO, in addition to having completed a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal. After working in consulting engineering for 4 years, she joined the Canadian Coast Guard as a project engineer. Manager since 2018, Catherine continued her professional development by participating in numerous training courses offered by the Canada School of Public Service, and by contributing to several initiatives in the “Shipbuilding and material” sector. Finally, Catherine is a proud mom of 2 boys. She loves cooking and doing outdoor activities with her family.
Darryl Sato	Director General, HR to Pay Operations	PSPC	Darryl Sato is the Senior Director of Service Delivery Management, Citizen and Business Branch at Shared Services Canada (SSC). The recent COVID-19 pandemic required a shift in approach to service delivery where ESDC was central to the delivery of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Darryl led the efforts to develop new processes through the implementation of a War Room to ensure that ESDC was able to deliver these critical services to Canadians. Darryl has been working in various areas of Information Technology for 20 years starting with a regional role with the Canada Revenue Agency. Like most IT Professionals Darryl began his career on the service desk and then took on more increasingly demanding roles in Web Application development, Data Center Administration, and support for 7/24 Border Sites. Darryl then moved on to Infrastructure Canada where he managed outsourced services with public sector and private service providers. Darryl graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors' degree in Arts with a Minor in Management and Society. Darryl also holds professional certifications in Project Management (PMP) and IT Security (CISSP). Darryl is also a graduate of the CSPS's Direxion Leadership Program.
Jean Cardinal	Director, Open Government	TBS	Jean Cardinal is currently the Director of Open Government at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. 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. 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. 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. He is the proud father of two wonderful young ladies, ages 15 and 12.
Jean-François Savard	Manager Security and Chief Security Officer, Corporate Operations and Programs Sector	FINTRAC	Jean-François Savard (JF) joined the Canadian Forces in June 1982 and after close to 25 years in the Military Police and achieving the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, he transferred to the Public Service as the Departmental Security Officer of Agriculture and Agrifood Canada in January 2007. In September 2019 he transferred to his current position as Chief Security Officer of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. Throughout his career JF has been a strong proponent of leadership development for himself and his teams. He recently gained the designation of Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and will transition into retirement in mid-2024 whereupon he will continue to coach and mentor current and aspiring leaders.
Peggy Sun	Director, Office of the ADM, Settlement and Integration Sector	IRCC	Peggy (she, her \| elle, la) is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Resource Management in the Settlement, Integration and Francophone Affairs sector at IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). Passionate about public service and lifelong learning, she has more than 20 years of federal experience, mostly in policy, and more recently in coordination, engagement, operations and corporate roles. Peggy is an inclusive and collaborative leader, focused on people and sharing knowledge. Since joining IRCC in 2010, she has worked on priorities such as citizenship and in-Canada responses to humanitarian crises. Prior to IRCC, she gained valuable experience at the Departments of Justice, Employment and Social Development Canada, Canadian Heritage and Policy Horizons. She holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University. Peggy was part of the first cohort of the Mosaic Leadership Development Program. LinkedIn profile: Peggy Sun
Alexandre Conteras	Chief of Staff to the President	CSPS	Alexandre Contreras is a seasoned manager and executive in the public service, having mostly held leadership positions in various multidisciplinary teams. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong passion for leadership, stakeholder engagement, team development, relationship building, as well as project management. As a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and mental health, Alexandre is dedicated to promoting and supporting these values in all of his professional endeavours. Whether he is leading a team, coaching a mentee or building partnerships, he always strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of his team and his stakeholders. Alexandre Contreras has been working at the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) since 2019 and is currently the Chief of Staff to the President of the CSPS. He previously worked at Public Services and Procurement Canada, notably at the Translation Bureau and in Real Property. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrecontreras/
Jason Fox	Director, Research and Strategy, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer	TBS	Jason has over 20 years of experience as a public servant in various Human Resources roles and functions. He joined he public service as a Learning Advisor at the Department of National Defence and has worked as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office (Public Service Renewal Secretariat) and Director of Human Capital Strategies at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. He is currently Director, Research and Strategy at the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer in the Strategic Directions and Digital Solutions Sector. Jason is also a professional Coach and enjoys helping others discover and attain their full potential. Jason Fox, EPC \| LinkedIn
Jordan Mah	Executive Director, Business Expertise, Benefits Delivery Services Branch	Services Canada, Western Region	Jordan is an Executive Director, Business Expertise, in the Benefits Delivery Services Branch with Service Canada in the Western-Territories region. He joined Service Canada in January 2022 and is in Vancouver, BC. He provides executive leadership over the strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, processes, and interventions - inclusive of quality review, strategic workload management, training, and transition to transformation – related to the delivery of the Employment Insurance (EI) Program, including the Specialized Call Centre for EI, in Western and Northern Canada. Regionally, he is the Senior Executive Table liaison for the DG Real Property Committee, and nationally, he is the vice-chair of the Integrated Executive Expertise Forum. Previously, Jordan worked for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada, holding executive positions in the areas of Real Property, Client Service, Procurement, and Corporate/Strategic Services. He is passionate about advancing reconciliation and supporting diversity/inclusion. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University with a major in Communications. He also served in the Royal Canadian Navy (reserve) for 16 years.
Jenelle Power	Director General, Program Delivery Branch	Service Canada, Atlantic Region	Jenelle Power is the Director General of the Program Delivery Branch in Service Canada’s Atlantic Region. Prior to taking on this role, she was the Chief of Staff for Service Canada’s Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Service Canada, Jenelle spent her career within the safety and security portfolio at Correctional Service of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Transport Canada, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. She has experience working in research, policy, and operations, as well as spending a significant period of her career in senior advisor roles. Although Jenelle currently lives in the National Capital Region, she is originally from Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Carleton University.
Christina Janzen	a/Deputy Warden, Pacific Institution	CSC	Christina currently works for the Correctional Service of Canada as the acting Deputy Warden at Pacific Institution. Pacific Institution, otherwise known as PIRTC is a multi-level institution that holds the Regional Assessment and Reception centre, and the Regional Treatment centre (hospital) for federally incarcerated male offenders, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Christina has over 20 years combined experience working in Corrections – 5 of which was working as a Probation Officer for Provincial Community Corrections, and 15 years has been spent working for CSC, in a variety of different interventions role, including Assistant Warden, Interventions, Operations and rotating through a/Deputy Warden for last 2 years. Christina has worked at 5 different Institutions within the Pacific Region, including a Women’s institution, and has also had experience working at Regional Headquarters (RHQ). Her mantra is work-variety is the spice of life. Lastly Christina has a Masters in Criminology.
Sarah Scott	Manager, Service, Innovation, and Integration Branch	CRA	Sarah started her career in the CRA as a student in 2018. She has worked in several areas in the Agency, including communications, program evaluation, strategic planning, and digital transformation. In 2023, Sarah was accepted into the CRA's Agency Leadership Development Program: a program designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of the Agency through accelerated development. She is currently on her first assignment in the ALDP, as a Manager in the Service, Innovation, and Integration Branch. Sarah has also been involved in Young Professionals Networks (YPN): she was the CRA's National Chair from 2020-2022, and is currently the Co-chair for the National Capital Region YPN. In her free time, Sarah is an amateur musician, an avid reader, and enjoys a good old fashioned at Rabbit Hole, one of her favourite spots on Sparks in Ottawa. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-scott-4191b3b9
Rachelle Dean	Manager, Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch	ISED	Rachelle has 25 years of experience in the federal government in a variety of roles and departments, including 16 years in policy - this means she knows a little about a lot of things. She has been with ISED for the last 7.5 years. Rachelle joined the Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch in February 2022, and her focus is economic security policy and what this means for ISED. In her free time, she is a voracious reader and is always ready with a book recommendation.
Susan Drysdale	Director, Managers' Community Network	PSPC	Susan began her career in 2002 at Statistic Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. Working in international trade initially delivering trade statistics to external clients (on CD-ROM), she moved to the Ontario Region and continued to work in client services at Statistic Canada. While in the Ontario Region, Susan worked at Citizenship and Immigration Canada as a executive assistant, and then took a promotion at Canada Revenue Agency. While working at CRA for 3 years, Susan was responsible for HR files, financial reporting, official languages and management learning and development. In 2010, Susan started her management career at Natural Resources Canada in Hamilton, Ontario. Susan managed finance and administration, health and safety, security, H.R, real property, shipping and receiving and IT/IM. The typical regional manager. Susan spent 13 years in the Ontario Region in various roles. With aging parents, Susan moved back to Ottawa. She managed at Canada School of Public Service in corporate accommodations, and Shared Services Canada in finance and procurement on assignments while applying for something permanent. That’s when she joined PSPC in 2018! Susan was the senior manager for corporate accommodations across the NCA. In this role, Susan was able to quickly learn about all the different programs at PSPC in order to delivery services. Having spent most of her career in corporate services, Susan took a leap into programs, and became the manager of Client relationships for the pension administration program in RGPB. In this role Susan became a council member of PSPC Managers Community Network, representing the Branch. Having been part of managers communities in the Ontario Region, Susan showed passion for helping managers during her 4 years at PSPC. This got noticed, and in spring of 2022 Susan was asked to take on the role of the Director of PSPC’s Managers’ Community Network.

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