Mentorship Resources/Mentoring Living Library
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Welcome to the GC Mentorship Community / Bienvenue à la communauté du mentorat du GC
| Who Are We? | Qui sommes-nous? |
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| The GC Mentorship Community on GCwiki is a grassroots initiative supported by the NCRYPN, the Federal Youth Network, and GC Students, that provides young GofC professionals and students with the opportunity to informally connect with, and learn from, experienced employees. This community consists of mentors, listed in the table below, who have graciously volunteered their time and stories to share with you, our interested mentees. The purpose of this initiative is to mirror the beauty of the "Living Library" trend, which aims to bring back the art of connecting with others by providing access to individuals who are willing to share their time, their energy, and their stories. By engaging with our Community, you are learning from the stories and experiences of a wide range of individuals in the Canadian public service.
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La communauté de mentorat du GC sur le GCwiki est une initiative populaire soutenue par le RJPRCN, le Réseau des jeunes fonctionnaires fédéraux (RJFF) et les Étudiants GC, qui offre aux jeunes professionnels et étudiants du GC la possibilité d'entrer en contact de manière informelle avec des employés expérimentés et d'apprendre d'eux. Cette communauté se compose de mentors, énumérés dans le tableau ci-dessous, qui ont gracieusement offert leur temps et leurs histoires pour les partager avec vous, nos mentorés intéressés. Le but de cette initiative est de refléter la beauté de la tendance de la « Bibliothèque vivante », qui vise à ramener l'art de se connecter avec les autres en donnant accès à des personnes qui sont prêtes à partager leur temps, leur énergie et leurs histoires. En vous engageant dans notre communauté, vous découvrez les histoires et les expériences d'un large éventail de personnes travaillant dans la fonction publique canadienne.
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| How It Works | Comment ça fonctionne |
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| Below, you will find all of the mentors participating in this initiative, along with their relevant details. Mentees - please feel free to scan our list of mentors below. When you find one who speaks to your interests and goals, click on their contact information and send them an email to schedule a one-on-one chat. The suggested amount of time for a chat is 30 minutes. Please be respectful of your mentors - they are volunteers, after all! | Vous trouverez ci-dessous tous les mentors participant à cette initiative, ainsi que les détails les concernant. Mentorés - n'hésitez pas à parcourir notre liste de mentors ci-dessous. Lorsque vous en trouvez un qui correspond à vos intérêts et à vos objectifs, cliquez sur ses coordonnées et envoyez-lui un courriel pour programmer une discussion en tête-à-tête. La durée suggérée pour une discussion est de 30 minutes. Soyez respectueux de vos mentors - ils sont bénévoles ! |
| Want To Get Involved? | Souhaitez-vous impliquer? |
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| Mentors:
There are two ways to become a mentor. You can:
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Mentors:
Il y a deux façons de devenir un mentor. Vous pouvez :
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GC Mentorship Community / Communauté de mentorat du GC (Mentors)
Alberta
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Interests / Intérêts | |
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British Columbia
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Interests / Intérêts | |
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| Olena | ||||||
Manitoba
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Interests / Intérêts | |
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New Brunswick
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Mentor areas of specialization, interest and/or expertise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Malloy | Director | ESDC | peggy.malloy@servicecanada.gc.ca | Bilingual | Labour Relations | |
| Natasha Després | Director, Human Resources | Military Grievances External Review Committee | natasha.despres@mgerc-ceegm.gc.ca | Bilingual | Human Resources / Corporate Services | |
| Sharon Van Dine | Senior Customs Operations Clerk | CBSA | sharon.vandine@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | One-on-one support and admin training, Process improvement, Data analysis, Custom Reporting, Excel tutoring and troubleshooting, Problem solving, Parenting, Personal Budgeting, Life coaching | |
| Busola Ladeloye | Program Manager, Data Management | Transport Canada | olubusola.famakinwa@tc.gc.ca | English | Personal development, Professional development | |
| Stephane Duplessis | Director, IT Client Services | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | stephane.duplessis@inspection.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephduplessis/ | Bilingual | Leadership development and career growth, transitioning from operational to leadership roles, building high-performing teams, leading through change, developing self-awareness as a leader, and fostering inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe workplaces. |
| Todd Somerville | Assistant Director, Revenue Collections | Canada Revenue Agency | todd.somerville@cra-arc.gc.ca | Bilingual | CAF Veteran transition to Public Service; transitioning between Departments; situational leadership; moral/ethical leadership | |
| Michel Léger | Manager, Policy | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | michel.leger@acoa-apeca.gc.ca | Bilingual | Policy, results and reporting, performance measurement, regional economic development, social policy, economic policy | |
| Nathalie LeBlanc | Regional Director General | Parole Board of Canada | nathalie.leblanc@pbc-clcc.gc.ca | Bilingual | management, leadership, change, process improvement, wellness | |
| Line Landry | Manager, Specialized Training | PSPC | line.landry@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/line-landry-628636265/ | Bilingual | HR, networking, management |
| Jeanetta Hill | Director General, Regional Operations | ACOA | Jeanetta.Hill@acoa-apeca.gc.ca | Bilingual | Program Delivery, G&C, leadership development | |
| Stephanie Percival | Senior Service Designer | Shared Services Canada | stephanie.percival@ssc-spc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-percival/ | English | Human-centred design, engagement, communications, change management, workplace wellness, career empowerment |
| Mathieu Chouinard | Senior Project Coordinator | HCMPABSB | Mathieu.Chouinard@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | Bilingual | Career Progression, Training, Best Practices in Management | |
| Jenée Beasley | Team Leader | Canada Revenue Agency | jenee.beasley@cra-arc.gc.ca | Bilingual | Data analysis for performance management, Training and learning |
Newfoundland & Labrador
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Mentor areas of specialization, interest and/or expertise | |
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| Paulo David | Manager | Canada Revenue Agency | paulo.david@cra-arc.gc.ca | English | Leadership | |
| Keith Clarke | Divisional Manager, Environmental Sciences Division | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | keith.clarke@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | English | Science Management | |
| Stefanie Gardiner | Project Manager | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | stefanie.gardiner@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | English | Networking, career development, micro missions, project management | |
| Sandra Bishop | Director, Healthy Living and Healthy Children's Programs | Indigenous Services Canada | sandra.bishop@sac-isc.gc.ca | English | Mentoring, career development, leading through change, fostering respectful and psychologically safe workplaces, authentic leadership | |
| Trevor Hodgson | Senior Director, Fleet | Canadian Cost Guard (DND) | trevor.hodgson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-hodgson-33594634/ | English | Working in a decentralized organization, managing technical experts, people management, operations |
NWT
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Mentor areas of specialization, interest and/or expertise | |
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| Christian Bertelsen | Regional Director | Canadian Coast Guard (DND) | christian.bertelsen@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-bertelsen-18061510/ | Bilingual | Leadership, Indigenous Relations, Systems Thinking |
Nova Scotia
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Mentor areas of specialization, interest and/or expertise | |
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| Graham James | Service Manager | ESDC | graham.james@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Career path guidance, Team building, Navigating the GoC | |
| Ruth Moxley | Regional Manager, Corporate Operations | PSPC | ruth.moxley@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | English | career path, HR, management, operational vs strategic thinking, leadership | |
| Sarah Bickell | Manager, Data Management and Digital Adoption | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | sarah.brickell@fcac-acfc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrickell2/ | Bilingual | Career development and learning plans, how to be a leader at any level, mental health and wellness/work life harmony, working with multi-generational teams |
| Judith Finn | Assistant Director, Workplace Inquiries Centre (WIC) | Canada Revenue Agency | judith.finn@cra-arc.gc.ca | English | Workplace balance, wellness, employee engagement | |
| Emma Feunekes | Talent Acquisition Advisor | TBS | emma.feunekes@tbs-sct.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile | Bilingual | Navigating the workforce |
| Rhea King | Director General, Science Programs | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | rhea.king@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | English | Career development and navigation, workplace wellness, role of an executive, leadership development & competencies, managing and supporting people, science-policy interface, union-management relations, stakeholder relations, promoting innovation & guiding change | |
| Sebastien Renard | Manager, Adaptation and Resilience | Parks Canada | sebastien.renard@pc.gc.ca | Bilingual | ||
| Halit Ozer | Captain | DND | halit.ozer@forces.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/halitozer/ | English | Spiritual resilience, ethical leadership, interfaith dialogue, and youth mentorship with a focus on inclusive, values-based personal development. |
| Nathan McGuire | Project Officer, Vessel Procurement | Canadian Coast Guard (DND) | nathan.mcguire@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | English | Logistics, leadership, management, military to civilian employment transition. | |
| Amanda Sparkes | Director, Communities and Inclusive Growth | ACOA | Amanda.sparkes@acoa-apeca.gc.ca | English | Planning for career growth, community involvement | |
| Anissa MacLeod | Atlantic Regional Field Coordinator for the Joint Learning Program | TBS | MacLeoA@psac-afpc.com | Bilingual | Leadership, Mental Health and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Networking | |
| Bethany Hoffe | Client Accommodations Services Advisor | PSPC | bethany.hoffe@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | English | How to remain agile in your career and taking on new opportunities. | |
| Sree Roy | Senior Technical Advisor | Health Canada | sree.roy@hc-sc.gc.ca | English | Leadership, learning, technology, inclusiveness, fairness, personal branding | |
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Mentor areas of specialization, interest and/or expertise | |
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| Jeffrey Reader | Superintendent | Parks Canada | jeffrey.reader@pc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-r-25a0331a1/ | English | career and leadership development |
Ontario
| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Mentor areas of specialization, interest and/or expertise | |
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| Matthew Naraine | Senior Project Officer | Canadian Nuclear Safety Comission | matthew.naraine@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-naraine/ | English | engineering and international relations |
| Tina Karsakis | Assistant Director | CBSA | Tina.Karsakis@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | Leadership. Conflict resolution. Dealing with difficult situations. Career progression and opportunities. | |
| Peter Mahase | Regional Manager, OHS | PSPC | peter.mahase@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca | English | Career growth, Leadership skills, health and safety, security, career strategy, navigating challenges BIPOC employees can face, inclusive | |
| Ericka Tulloch | Director | Health Canada | ericka.tulloch@hc-sc.gc.ca | English | Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement (Inspection Operations) | |
| Joelle Raffoul | Vice-President, Corporate Services | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Joelle.Raffoul@iaac-aeic.gc.ca | Bilingual | Leadership, internal services | |
| Scott Koehler | Assistant Director, Revenue Collections | Canada Revenue Agency | scott.koehler@cra-arc.gc.ca | English | Leadership, Character leadership | |
| Austin Beaton | Chief of Staff | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | austin.beaton@fednor.gc.ca | English | Communications | |
| Afeefa Karim-Nasir | Senior Manager, Spills Action Centre | Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | afeefa.karim-nasir@ontario.ca | English | career development, leadership, leading teams, project management, change management | |
| Sharleen Tang | Manager | Ministry of Education - Government of Ontario | sharleen.tang@ontario.ca | English | Financial reporting and controls, audit, labour relations | |
| Robert Rotondo | Director | ESDC | robert.rotondo@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Program Service Delivery; Regional Operations; Stakeholder Engagement; Issues Management; Intergovernmental Affairs | |
| Sanjay Jeganathan | Manager | Canada Revenue Agency | sanjay.jeganathan@cra-arc.gc.ca | English | Career development, Work/life balance , Audit, Management/leadership style | |
| Natale Dankotuwage | Policy Advisor | ISED | natale.dankotuwage@ised-isde.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataled/ | English | Navigating promotional opportunities, workplace conflict, cultivating an inspiring career |
| Catarina Ferreira | National Lead of Protected Areas Ecological Monitoring Program | Environment and Climate Change Canada | catarina.ferreira@ec.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/catarina-c-ferreira/ | Bilingual | |
| Anu Datta | Regional Field Coordinator (JLP) | TBS | DattaA@psac-afpc.com | https://www/linkedin.com/in/anu-d-96030558/ | English | Community development and management |
| Nicole Greaves | Professional Practice Manager-Quality Improvement | ISC | Nicole.greaves@sac-isc.gc.ca | English | Health,Nursing, facilitation,public speaking | |
| Jose Jimenez | Product Market Specialist | ESDC | jose.jimenez@cds-snc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimenezj27/ | English | Product Marketing, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Agile Product Development, Communications |
| Simone Haughton | Assistant Director, Trade Operations Division (GTA) | CBSA | simone.haughton@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | Training, HR, Finance, Leadership Competencies | |
| Nooman Bhalagamwala | Manager of Enforcement | CBSA | nooman.bhalagamwala@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | selection process - conflict - career development -change agenda - employee interactions | |
| Pemma Mentuh | Assistant Director | Canada Revenue Agency | Pemma.Mentuh@cra-arc.gc.ca | English | People Management, Change Leadership, Fostering Inclusion & Growth, Transitioning from Specialist to Manager to Executive. | |
| Nina Arbabzadeh | Manager, Municipal Transit Partnerships Office | Ontario Ministry of Transportation | nina.arbabzadeh@ontario.ca | English | ||
| Natasja Cote-Khan | A/Director | PSPC | natasha.cote-khan@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-c%C3%B4t%C3%A9-khan-b711016b/ | English | Digital transformation, Service design, digital design, User experience design, product management, change management, artificial intelligence |
| Sophie Moreau | Manager | ESDC | sophie.moreau@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca | Bilingual | policy development, legislation and regulations | |
| Nadia Chandra | Regional Manager, Community Safety & Emergency Management Programs | Public Safety Canada | Nadia.Chandra@ps-sp.gc.ca | English | mentoring – helping others by sharing own experience, networking & career development, Journey into middle management, Grants and Contribution Programs, building new teams, inheriting old teams, | |
| Sal Paladino | Business Expertise Manager | ESDC | sal.paladino@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Mentoring, Networking and Career Development | |
| Delia Pop | Senior Planning Advisor | DND | delia.pop@forces.gc.ca | English | Workplace conduct | |
| Burke Christian | Director, Communications | Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing | burke.christian@ontario.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/burke-christian-2a9417 | English | Communications, leadership, policy, program administration |
| Stanley Chan | Business Expertise Manager | ESDC | stanley.chan@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Change Management, leadership, Mentorship | |
| Dima Salame | Manager, Performance and Talent Management | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | dima.salame@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Bilingual | Leadership, Growth, Wellness | |
| Jeff Kingdon | Service Manager | ESDC | jeff.kingdon@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Leading/coaching, career advice, resolving informal conflict | |
| Kadeja Elsibai | Economic Analyst | ISED | khadeja.elsibai@ised-isde.gc.ca | Bilingual | Regulatory Compliance / Career development & professional development | |
| Todd McDonald | Director, Data Services and Solutions | Public Health Agency of Canada | todd.mcdonald@phac-aspc.gc.ca | English | IT | |
| Emily Shearer | Policy Analyst | Health Canada | emily.shearer@hc-sc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-shearer-3230b8119/ | Bilingual | Policy, student bridging, career development and YPN |
| Malvika Fragomele | Manager | Canada Revenue Agency | malvika.fragomele@cra-arc.gc.ca | https//www.linkedin.com/in/malvika-fragomele-8976436a/ | Bilingual | Character Based Leadership, change management, project management, networking, communication and collaboration, EEDI, inclusivity and accessibility |
| Scott Koehler | Assistant Director, Individual Compliance Division | Canada Revenue Agency | scott.koehler@cra-arc.gc.ca | English | Leadership, Career Development | |
| Lucie Perreault | Vice-President | FedNor | lucie.perreault@fednor.gc.ca | Bilingual | Executive leadership, strategic program delivery, organizational change, stakeholder engagement, policy development, and team empowerment. Passionate about mentorship, women in leadership, and fostering inclusive and collaborative workplaces. | |
| Mala Khanna | Deputy Secretary | PCO | mala.khanna@pco-bcp.gc.ca | Bilingual | Career | |
| Lee-Ann Bacon | Supervisor/Superintendent | CBSA | lee-ann.bacon@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | Areas of interest/expertise are leadership and advancement within the federal public service, specifically within the CBSA. Also, navigating being a woman in a male dominated role. | |
| Catarina Martins | Veterans Service Team Manager | Veterans Affairs Canada | catarina.martins@veterans.gc.ca | English | Leadership, management, wellness & recognition | |
| Melissa Ross | Regional Program Officer | CBSA | Melissa.Ross@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | Career development, mental health/self care, work-life balance, confidence, accommodation process, network expansion, inner workings of the CBSA | |
| Jennifer Hill | Manager, Compliance and Outreach | PSPC | jennifer.hill@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | Bilingual | Regulatory, briefing, legal, policy | |
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| Name / Nom | Position Title / Titre du poste | Department / Département | Email / Courriel | Languages / Langues | Interests / Intérêts | |
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| David Chan | Manager | Department of National Defence | david.chan5@forces.gc.ca | Bilingual | Journey into middle management, EC progression, EC core competencies, management training, building new teams, inheriting old teams
Policy areas: artificial intelligence, national security and intelligence, cyber security, immigration / asylum policy, infrastructure, defence | |
| Sharon Van Dine | Senior Customs Operations Clerk | Canada Border Services Agency | sharon.vandine@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | English | Administration, CR-04 one-on-one support and training, Process improvement, Data analysis, Custom Reporting | |
| Philippe Blanchette | Assistant Director and Chief of Human Resource Officer / Directeur adjoint et Dirigeant principal des ressources humaines | Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada / Centre d'analyse des opérations et déclarations financières du Canada | philippe.blanchette@fintrac-canafe.gc.ca | Philippe Blanchette | Bilingual / Bilingue | Human Resources, People Management, Leadership, 2SLGBTQI+, mentoring, networking / Ressources humaines, gestion des personnes, leadership, 2SLGBTQI+, mentorat, réseautage |
| Wendy Bullion-Winters | Vice-President, Business Enablement and Chief Financial Officer | Canada School of Public Service | Wendy.Bullion-winters@csps-efpc.gc.ca | @wendyBwinters | Bilingual | Women in senior leadership, management styles, resilience and crisis management, public service values and purpose |
| Laura Heino | Senior Regional Manager, Materiel Management | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | laura.heino@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/laura-heino-0b888625 | Bilingual | Mentoring, leadership, career development, networking |
| Sarah Paquet | Director and Chief Executive Officer | Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada | Sarah.paquet@fintrac-canafe.gc.ca | Sarah Paquet | Bilingual | |
| Alexandra MacLean | Tax Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada | Alexandra.MacLean@fin.gc.ca | Alexandra MacLean | LinkedIn | English | tax – policy – law | |
| Neil O’Rourke | Director General, Integrated Technical Services | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Neil.Orourke@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Neil O'Rourke | LinkedIn | Bilingual | mentoring – helping others by sharing own experience |
| Sylvain Beauchamp | Director General – Citizenship and Passport Programs | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Sylvain.Beauchamp@cic.gc.ca | Bilingual | mentoring – client experience – HR – board games | |
| Tabassum Khan | Advisor, HR Policy and Programs - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions | tabassum.khan@osfi-bsif.gc.ca | Tabassum Khan, PMP | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tabassum-khan-564b0490 | Bilingual | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, networking, multiculturalism, project management, informal mentorship and career development. |
| Rehana Yousaf | Business Expertise Advisor | Employment and Social Development Canada | Rehana.Yousaf@servicecanada.gc.ca | N/A | English | mentoring, networking, career development, GC learning and any opportunity to develop competencies |
| Jason Charron | Director General, Compliance Programs | Canada Revenue Agency – Compliance Programs Branch | Jason.Charron@cra-arc.gc.ca | Jason Charron | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Contributing to a professional, divers and inclusive public service |
| Marie-Josée Dorion | Chief Information Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Marie-Josee.Dorion@cic.gc.ca | N/A | Bilingual | mentoring, networking, career development |
| Darryl Sato | Director General, HR To Pay Operations | Public Services and Procurement Canada | Darryl.Sato@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | @darsato | English | mentoring, career development, executive competency development, leadership, GC Service Delivery |
| Maria Montilva | Manager | Employment and Social Development Canada/ Service Canada | Maria.Montilva@servicecanada.gc.ca | Bilingual | results strategies, performance indicators, data, analytics, good government, efficiency, effectiveness, progress, growth, social inclusion | |
| Brigitte Gibson | Regional Director General, Prairies and Northern Region | Department of Canadian Heritage | brigitte.gibson@pch.gc.ca | @BrigitteGib | Bilingual | mentoring, networking, career development, learning – particularly in the context of language learning (Official Languages and the opportunities language learning can present); as well as on-the-job learning and stretch assignments |
| Nathalie Thiffault | Director, Priority Entitlements Program Division | Public Service Commission | Nathalie.Thiffault@cfp-psc.gc.ca | Bilingual | le développement et la gestion des personnes, le mentorat, l’apprentissage, le développement de carrière et le coaching | |
| Alexandre Contreras | Manager | Public Services and Procurement Canada | Alexandre.Contreras@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | Alexandre Contreras | Bilingual | mentoring, networking, career development; career orientation |
| Frank Assu | Senior Policy Advisor/Analyst | Department of National Defence - DG Indigenous Affairs Team | frank.assu@forces.gc.ca | Frank Assu | English | Emergency Management, Wildfires, Public Safety, Operational experience, Future of Work, Change Management, Engagement, User Experience, Relationship Building, Networking, Union Interests, Regional Perspective, Indigenous Perspective/Issues (I am from the We Wai Kai Nation in BC), Hiking, Travel, Book Writing (non-fiction and children’s), Mentoring |
| Stephanie Simard | Manager, Client Service Excellence | Public Services Procurement Canada | stephanie.simard@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | Stephanie Simard | Bilingual | Emotional intelligence, facilitating, training, networking, leading by example and being transparent, creating a fun environment |
| Natasha Cote-Khan | UX Design Lead, Human Resources Branch | Public Service and Procurement Canada | Natasha.cote-khan@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | NatashaCoteKhan | Bilingual | Mentoring, career development, tools for career leaning for advancement, Service/Program Design, Human Centered Design, networking |
| John Medcof
(he/him) |
Lead Faculty | Canada School of Public Service | John.Medcof@csps-efpc.gc.ca | Bilingual | mentoring, career development, executive leadership, networking, remote/virtual work, public policy, values and ethics | |
| Hans Park | Senior Labour Relations Advisor | Employment and Social Development Canada | hans.park@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca | Hans Park | LinkedIn | English | labour relations, human resources, networking, mentoring, facilitation, learning, career transitions, cross-cultural issues |
| Paul Keller | Business Analyst | Public Services and Procurement Canada | paul.Keller@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | Paul Keller | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Networking, accelerated learning, influencing, storytelling, digital literacy, resilience. |
| Abe Greenspoon | Director, Enterprise Change | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Abe.Greenspoon@cic.gc.ca | Abe Greenspoon | English | community building, innovation, change management, and interpreneurship. |
| Aalya Dhanani (she/her) | Interim Manager, Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion Secretariat | Infrastructure Canada | aalya.dhanani@infc.gc.ca | Aalya Dhanani | English | dismantling systemic racism, mental health advocacy, mentoring, networking, career development, navigating motherhood/parenthood and the workplace |
| Constantina (Tina) Varvaresos | Policy Analyst and Project Manager | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Constantina.Varvaresos@cic.gc.ca | @Tina_Varvaresos | Bilingual | Mental health, hybrid work best practices for distributed teams, regional career development and mentorship. |
| Patrick Pearce | Acting Director / Manager, Rural Economic Development | Innovation, Science, and Economic Development | patrick.pearce@ised-isde.gc.ca | English | career development; coaching and mentoring; networking; emotional intelligence; the future of work; mental health | |
| John Strickland | Board Member / Decision-Maker (Adjudicator) | Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | John.Strickland@irb-cisr.gc.ca | English | Networking; mentoring; diversity, equity and inclusion; Indigenous rights and reconciliation. | |
| Chris Wilson | Director, Governance and Corporate Strategies | Transport Canada | chris.wilson@tc.gc.ca | Bilingual | Public administration, governance, policy development and coordination, information management, mentoring. | |
| Álvaro Vargas Franzani
(he/him, il/lui) |
Manager, Software Solutions | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | alvaro.vargas@iaac-aeic.gc.ca | Álvaro on LinkedIn | Bilingual / Bilangue | UX Research and Design, Workshop Facilitation, Design Thinking, Ideation, Anthropology, User Engagement, Shenanigans |
| Isa David (she/her/elle) | Acting Director, Digital talent Development | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | isa.david@tbs-sct.gc.ca | Isa David | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Digital competencies for all public servants, Digital Standards, Digital Talent development and recruitment, mentoring, leading multi-disciplinary teams. |
| Jason Fox | Chief of Staff | Department of Finance Canada | Jason.Fox@fin.gc.ca | Bilingual | People management, innovation, career development, personal effectiveness and growth, integrity | |
| Mulago Jean-Pierre Shamvu | Program Advisor | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Jean-Pierre.Shamvu@cic.gc.ca | Bilingual | Citizenship and Immigration programs, Bilingualism, International relations | |
| Jennifer Conlin | Executive Director | Canada Border Services Agency | Jennifer.Conlin@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | Jennifer Conlin PMP, CCMP, IPC | LinkedIn | Bilingual | IM/IT – Project Management – Coaching, Change management, Leadership, Oil Painting |
| Chalini Wijesinha | IT Director | National Defence | chalini.wijesinha@forces.gc.ca | English | Young professionals in IT: how to build a career in IT, Enterprise resource planning, and SAP | |
| Simon Cardinal | Director General | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Simon.Cardinal@cic.gc.ca | Simon Cardinal | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Providing Departmental Insights, Career pathing, Network building, Goal setting |
| Lisa DeMoor | Director, Community Lands Development | Indigenous Services Canada | Lisa.demoor@canada.ca | Lisa DeMoor | LinkedIn | English | Leadership, career development, public policy, cross-cultural relations, healthy workplace, change management |
| Brett Bush | Current – A/Regional Director, Southern Ontario Region
Substantive – Executive Director, Immigration and Asylum Policy Innovation Division |
Canada Border Services Agency | Brett.bush@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | Bilingual | Mentoring future leaders of the PS, Immigration and Human Rights, National Security, Inclusion and Diversity, Values and Ethics, Leadership Development | |
| Josée Rivest | Inspection Manager | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Josee.rivest@inspection.gc.ca | Bilingual | Extensive experience in Human Resources, Operations portfolio, leading multi program and large team ( 50+) | |
| Sana Abou-Shaaban | Manager, Environmental Policy and Planning | Canada Border Services Agency | Sana.AbouShaaban@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | Sana Abou-Shaaban | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Public Speaking; Engineering & Technology |
| Christina Janzen |
Pacific Institution in Pacific Region |
Correctional Service Canada | Christina.janzen@csc-scc.gc.ca | English | Leadership Growth and development,
Change management, Support in Career Development and Networking | |
| Paul Gaskin | Director General | Natural Resources Canada | paul.gaskin@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca | @PaulGaskinCFS | Bilingual | Public Admin/Governance, Leadership, Digital ambition, data culture |
| Stephanie Drouin | Director General | Canada Border Services Agency | Stephanie.Drouin@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | Bilingual | Travel, camping, insects, governance, continuous improvement in my management skills. | |
| Christian Bertelsen | Regional Director, Arctic Region | Canadian Coast Guard | christian.bertelsen@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Christian Bertelsen | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Mentoring and investing in the next generation of leaders! |
| Marcus Wong | Epidemiologist | Centre for Communicable Disease and Infection Control | marcusm.wong@phac-aspc.gc.ca | Marcus Wong | LinkedIn | English | Surveillance, infectious diseases, knowledge mobilization, key population Health Canada |
| Stanley Chan | Business Expertise Manager | Employment and Social Development Canada | stanley.chan@servicecanada.gc.ca | Stanley Chan | LinkedIn | English | |
| Jose Jimenez | Product Marketing Specialist | Canadian Digital Services Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada | jose.jimenez@cds-snc.ca | English | Product management, digital government, service delivery, public speaking | |
| Brad Simpson | Regional Manager, Environmental Services, Ontario Region, | Public Services and Procurement Canada | brad.simpson@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca | Brad Simpson | LinkedIn | English | Greening Government, contaminated sites, networking, Indigenous Reconciliation |
| Tooba Tariq | Payment Services Officer | Employment and Social Development Canada | tooba.tariq@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Mentoring, career development, and networking | |
| Cristina Bianchi | Director General, Corporate, Marketing, and Digital Communications | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Cristina.Bianchi@cic.gc.ca | Bilingual | Women in leadership, career development, communications, anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a 2SLGBTQI+ safe space | |
| Charles Melchers | Director, Regulatory Trade Programs, Commercial & Trade Branch | Canada Border Services Agency | Charles.Melchers@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca | Charles Melchers | LinkedIn | English | Leadership, leadership development, continuous learning, public policy, effective regulation and government and private sector relations, managing your career path |
| Catarina Ferreira | Coord/Officer Environmental Programs | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Catarina.ferreira@ec.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/catarina-c-ferreira/ | Bilingual | mentoring, networking, career development, GC learning. Diversity and inclusion, innovation in government |
| Hope Hutchins | Manager, Research Programs and Outreach / Gestionnaire, Programmes de recherche et sensibilisation | Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada / Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada | Hope.Hutchins@infc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-hutchins/ | Bilingual | data, analysis, wellness, leadership, learning, research methods, communications, corporate volunteering, social sciences, project management, transferrable skills, gaining experience in different departments and/or functions, managing multidisciplinary teams
/ données, analyse, bien-être, leadership, apprentissage, méthodes de recherche, communications, bénévolat corporatif, sciences sociales, gestion de projet, compétences transférables, acquisition d'expérience dans différents ministères et/ou fonctions, gestion d'équipes pluridisciplinaires |
| Ian Brewster | Parole Officer Supervisor | Correctional Service Canada | ian.brewster@csc-scc.gc.ca | English | early career development, entry/middle management, career development, leadership, public safety, networking, continuous learning | |
| Sree Roy | Senior Technical Advisor, Digital Transformation Branch | Health Canada | sree.roy@hc-sc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sree-roy-82321236/ | English | Tech, Digital Health, AI/ML |
| Doug Johnson | Director General, Benefits Delivery Services Branch | Employment and Social Development Canada | doug.johnson@servicecanada.gc.ca | English | Outdoor activities such as cod fishing and gardening, home construction and travel | |
| Stephanie Percival | Senior Analyst, Service Design | Shared Services Canada | Stephanie.Percival@ssc-spc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-percival/ | English | Design, Innovation, Empowerment, Engagement, Leading with Empathy, Career Advice, Gardening, Walking/Running, Parenthood |
| Stephane Duplessis | Director, IT Client Services | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | stephane.duplessis@inspection.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephduplessis/ | Bilingual | Leadership development and career growth, transitioning from operational to leadership roles, building high-performing teams, leading through change, developing self-awareness as a leader, and fostering inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe workplaces. |
| Joanne Ghiz | Chief, Operations and Liaison | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Joanne.Ghiz@acoa-apeca.gc.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-ghiz-6b028a36 | English | Women in leadership, working parents, management styles, crisis management, communications, parliamentary affairs, work life balance, sports/exercise, cooking/nutrition, travel. |
| Jeanetta Hill | Director General, NB Regional Operations | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Jeanetta.Hill@acoa-apeca.gc.ca | Bilingual | Work related – leadership development, work life balance, resilience, authentic leadership.
Personal – cooking, wellness, nature, | |
| Katie Moran | Manager, Targeted and Time Limited Programs | Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) | katie.moran@pacifican.gc.ca | English | Career development, coaching, learning, leadership development, Grants and Contributions, mental health, people management | |
| Sam Ryan | Retired - DG IT Operations, Chief Digital Officer Sector | Department of Fisheries and Oceans | samjoeryan@gmail.com | https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sam-ryan-378881a | English | |
| Darla McFarlane | Senior Analyst/Learning and Development Specialist | Canada School of Public Service | darla.mcfarlane@csps-efpc.gc.ca | English | Communication skill building, employee development, online learning design, indigenous and LGBTQ2S social justice issues. | |
| Madeleine Daigle | UX & Innovation Lead | Treasury Board Secretariat | Madeleine.Daigle@tbs-sct.gc.ca | Madeleine Daigle | LinkedIn | English | UX design and research, web accessibility (WCAG), Agile, innovation and digital ways of working. Personal - gamer of all types (video games, MTG, D&D, boardgames) |
| Yumi Webster (she/her) | Education Advisor | Parks Canada | yumi.webster@pc.gc.ca | Yumi Webster | LinkedIn | Bilingual | Work life balance, cultural humility, leadership, employee development. Personal: book and podcast recommendations |
| Nan Zhang (he/him) | HR & Finance Administrative Officer | Health Canada / Santé Canada | nan.zhang@hc-sc.gc.ca | Nan Zhang | LinkedIn | English | Sports, SAP, School |
| Manon Labelle | Policy Manager / Gestionnaire des politiques | Indigenous Services Canada / Services aux autochtones Canada | Manon.labelle@sac-isc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-labelle-400a59284/ | Bilingual / Bilingue | Leadership, mentoring, career development and orientation, people management, change management, stakeholders engagement / Leadership, mentorat, dévelopement et orientation de carrière, gestion du personnel, gestion du changement, mobilisation avec les parties prenantes |
| Sammy Onyeama-Asonye | Manager, Centre for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) | Fisheries and Oceans Canada / MPO | Sammy.Onyeama-Asonye@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | (15) Sammy Onyeama-Asonye M.A, Q.Med, C. Exec. Coach Berkeley | LinkedIn | English | Human Resources Management, Labour Studies, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Executive Coaching, Inclusive Leadership, Mentoring, and Career Development. |
| Mark Eichhorst | Retired | Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada | mksre4@gmail.com | N/A | English | Multi-cultural offices; crisis management; mental health first aid; promotion fatigue. |
| Malvika Fragomele | Manager, project development | Canada Revenue Agency | malvika.fragomele@cra-arc.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/malvika-fragomele-8976436a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app | Bilingual | Project management, character based leadership, mentoring/coaching, EEDI initiatives, Labour Relations, innovation, work-life balance, meditation, travel. |
| Kevin Lagacé (He/il) | IT Analyst experience in many leadership roles | Employment Social Development Canada | kevin.lagace@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca | Kevin Lagacé Lagace | LinkedIn
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Bilingual | Optimism, Life Wellness, Leadership, Communication, Listening, coaching, resilience, positivity |
| Michelle Holigroski | Research Biologist | Canadian Grain Commission | michelle.holigroski@grainscanada.gc.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-holigroski-421b1a22/ | English with Intermediate French Proficiency | Molecular Biology, leader of Workplace Wellness Club, music, environmental advocacy |
| Justine Reynolds | Departmental Liaison | Housing Infrastructure Communities Canada | justine.reynolds@infc.gc.ca | LinkedIn] | Bilingual (English preferred) | Career development, learning & development, communications, social media, mental health, wellness, resiliency, making an impact / advancing government priorities. Networking and Mentorship! |
Contact the GC Mentorship Community
Please email: fyn-rjff@sac-isc.gc.ca