2022 Student Speed Mentoring

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Mentorship Resources

GC Students

Federal Youth Network

Speed Mentoring (June 15th and 16th, 2022)

GC Students, the National Capital Region Young Professionals Network (NCRYPN), the Mentorship CoP and the Federal Youth Network (FYN) are hosting 90-minute sessions of virtual, speed mentoring for students during National Public Service Week 2022!

WHAT:

Three, 90-minute sessions of virtual, structured networking. Groups of 5-6 students will meet with one mentor for 15 minutes at a time (through Zoom breakout rooms). There will be four rounds of networking per session.

This will be an opportunity for mentors to share their advice with and answer questions from mentees related to networking, learning, personal development, and career growth in the Government of Canada. Mentees will be able to ask questions to and seek advice from mentors on the topics that matter most to them as they advance their careers.

Resources

To be added soon!

WHO:

All GC students are invited to be mentees.

WHEN:

Session 1 (English): Wednesday, June 15, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EDT *Registration Link to be added June 1*

Mentor names will be added here

Session 2 (French): Thursday, June 16, from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. EDT *Registration Link to be added June 1*

Mentor names will be added here

Session 3 (English): Thursday, June 16, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EDT *Registration Link to be added June 1*

Mentor names will be added here

WHERE:

Online, via Zoom.

Mentors

Name	Position	Department	Biography
Megan Otu	Advisor	Fisheries and Oceans Canada	I am a biologist, ambassador, settler, advocate, mother, partner, daughter, sister, auntie, ally, student and nature-lover. I am currently on assignment with the Human Resource Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team to support development of workplace culture change action plan. This Task Force is made up of a small team with a diverse skillset from HR, Library Services, Communications and Science expertise. During my career, I have been a science advisor in the National Capital Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, a biologist in the Central region, Winnipeg and a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Boulder, Colorado.
Rochelle Wacklin	Advisor	Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat	Originally from rural Alberta, Rochelle Wacklin completed her undergraduate degree in Vancouver and her Master’s degrees in Ottawa before beginning work with the federal government through the Advanced Policy Analyst Program (APAP). Through the APAP, Rochelle had the opportunity to work at all three central agencies (Treasury Board Secretariat, Privy Council Office and Finance Canada) and learn how government process works before embarking on a three year position at Innovation, Science and Economic Development, where she focused on a new program to foster economic development within Canada. During the pandemic she had the opportunity to work on federal homelessness policy. She has recently returned to the Treasury Board Secretariat where she supports files related to the department of Women and Gender Equality. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her partner and kids, practicing yoga, and playing board games with her friends. She looks forward to someday seeing people in person and travelling again!
Gaby Jovic	Economist/Advisor	Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat	My first gigs with the federal government was as a co-op student with PacifiCan (formerly Western Economic Diversification Canada) and Innovation, Science and Innovation Canada (formerly Industry Canada) in 2013. After the two co-op terms, I stayed with ISED as a part-time student (four days a week) while I finished my Master of Public Administration (UVIC program), and was bridged in after I graduated. I was with ISED until 2021 where I moved around in different roles, working on programs and policy on various files that include Canada’s science and innovation portfolio, Canada’s automotive industry, the zero-emission vehicles strategy, digital priorities (AI and quantum), and COVID-19 response and PPE/testing capacity in Canada. I was actively engaged with the Young Professionals Network, and also worked in the Minister’s Office as a departmental liaison. I joined TBS in November 2021 so I am relatively new but enjoying it. I have two boys, 1 and 3 years old.
Taran Wasson	Senior Advisor	Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat	Taran S. Wasson is an A/Senior Advisor with the Regulatory Affairs Sector at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). Previously at TBS, he setup the innovative Canada’s Free Agents program and advanced Open Government. He previously worked with the Privy Council Office, Shared Services Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Labour Program, and Canada Border Services Agency. From 2012 to 2014, he was the National Co-Chair of YMAGIN, ESDC’s youth professional network, which he led to become the largest departmental employee-led youth network. Taran also currently serves as the Past Chair of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada – National Capital Region (IPAC-NCR), and has been with the IPAC-NCR Board since 2014. Taran S. Wasson est un conseiller principal p.i. dans le Secteur des affaires réglementaires au Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada (SCT). Auparavant au SCT, il a mis sur pied le programme novateur d'Agents libres du Canada et il a avancé un gouvernement ouvert. Il a travaillé précédemment au Bureau du conseil privé, à Services partagés Canada, à Emploi et développement social Canada (EDSC), au Programme du Travail, et à l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada. De 2012 à 2014, il a été co-Président national d’IMAJIN, le réseau des jeunes professionnelles d’EDSC, qui est devenue le plus grand réseau de jeunes dirigé par des employés de la fonction publique sous son leadership. Taran est l’ancien président de l’Institut d’administration publique du Canada – Région de la capitale nationale (l’IAPC-RCN), et travaille au conseil d’administration d’IAPC-RCN depuis 2014.
Lamine Medri	Senior Project Officer	Shared Services Canada	Lamine has been working for SSC for over 2 years. He is responsible, with his team of 4 employees, to complete the earned value management reports for 4 IT cyber security projects. Outside of work, Lamine enjoys being outdoor, biking, hiking and practicing martial arts
Lisa DiNardo	Service Delivery Manager	Shared Services Canada	I have completed 35 years in IT at CSIS, CRA, and SSC. I have worked in Operations, Agency Data Warehouse (Business Intelligence) , Database, Metadata, Management Reporting, and Client portfolio Management, I started working for the gov as a Student in 1982, I was a consultant and then GOC employee in 1987, bought back some time and retired in March 2022.  I have managed teams, my largest team was 11 resources over 2 teams. I am currently back at SSC working 90 Casual.
Renee Emby	Team Lead/Technical Advisor	Shared Services Canada	My name is Renee Emby and I am a Team Lead/ Technical Advisor. I began working in the GoC in 2017 as an FSWEP student, I worked full-time as an FSWEP student to support my studies. I completed my undergrad in law and my masters in data analytics, I’m currently pursing my PhD in digital innovation from UOttawa. I worked as an FSWEP student for 5 years until I was bridged into a full-time position. Over my career, I’ve worked for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) while being employed with the GoC. I’ve worked primarily in strategic policy and planning, data analytics, business analytics and security. While I was an FSWEP student I was the Vice-President of the Young Professionals Network at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), where I mentored new public servants and students on GoC best practices, pay, FSWEP/ CO-OP HR, GoC policies, networking and events. I am extremely interested and excited about student mentoring, and I look forward to speaking and virtually meeting all of the new students!
Mathieu Vienneau	Agent régional principal de gestion des pêches	Pêches et Océans Canada	Mon nom est Mathieu Vienneau, j’occupe présentement le poste d’agent régional principal de gestion des pêches dans la région Gulf du MPO. J’ai un total de 7 ans avec la fonction public. J’ai débuté ma carrière à la fonction public fédéral avec le centre des pensions en 2015 sous le programme fédéral d'expérience de travail étudiant. Par la suite j’ai fait un passage à Parcs Canada et Transports Canada avant d’arrivé au MPO en 2017. Aussi, j’ai servis avec la réserve les Forces Armée Canadienne de 2008 à 2021. Père de famille de deux jeune enfants. Je détient un baccalauréat de l’université de Moncton avec un majeur en géographie et un mineure en économie.
Jeff Kennedy	Manager	Fisheries and Oceans Canada	“Jeff is someone who likes the outdoors, is introspective, enjoys off-the-path travel, and is a perpetually confused father of three tween/teenage boys. Jeff joined the public service in 2014 after career stints in politics, teaching, consulting, and travel industry.  Jeff is a curious learner whose most recent manager role was in the Indigenous reconciliation policy space.  He is an approachable and curious learner who feels fulfilled when engaging with those who appreciate the importance and intricacies of the ‘human’ elements of work and life.”
Lucy Ellis	Senior Communications Advisor	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	Lucy Ellis started her career as an FSWEP student at the Canadian Joint Operations Command, where she wrote tweets, articles, and webpages about military operations. She loves Oxford commas, excel pivot tables, and good storytelling. In 2018, she became the Speechwriter for the Chief of the Defence Staff, and she currently works as a Senior Communications Advisor at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Rebecca Tardif	Senior Program Officer	Canada Border Services Agency	My name is Rebecca Tardif and currently hold the position of Senior Program Officer at the Canada Border Services Agency. I began my career as a student clerk followed by student border services officer (BSO) at the Port of Entry in Fort Erie, Ontario.  I was hired as an indeterminate Officer through an external selection process.  I was fortunate enough to be one of the first female BSO’s to be successful on the arming course, and the first to become pregnant.  After an on the job injury, I shifted my career to the corporate side of the operation, where I worked on GCDOCS, and most recently joined a Project Team.  However, being a co-lead on the Women’s Advisory Committee is one of the most rewarding followed by a Peer Support Agent for the Employee Assistance Program.
Jennifer Tessier	Senior Human Resources Analyst	Canada Revenue Agency	I am a Senior Human Resources Analyst in the Learning and Leadership Directorate of the Human Resources (HR) Branch at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). I have over 20 years of experience working in various HR disciplines at the CRA and I’m currently responsible for the coaching and mentoring programs at the CRA.
Stephanie Percival	Senior Analyst	Canada Revenue Agency
Natasha Cote-Khan		Transport Canada
Jessica Zeroual
John Kehoe	Director	Public Service Commission of Canada	John began his public service career as a student and has had the opportunity to work in a number of areas throughout the years, including learning and development, policy, and human resources. He has been a youth champion, and in his current role, is responsible for modernizing student recruitment programs. John enjoys working from home and taking his dog on walks in nature.
Lily Murariu	Lead Program Advisor	National Research Council Canada