Education

Master of Arts, Economics, Queen’s University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Honours), St.FrancisXavierUniversity

Professional Experience

Since January 2013
Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources

2009 - 2013
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Branch, Environment Canada

2005 - 2009
Vice-President, Organizational Leadership and Innovation, CanadaSchool of Public Service

2001 - 2005
Director General, Research and Analysis Directorate, Agriculture and Agri-FoodCanada

2000 - 2001
Director, Strategy, Policy Research Secretariat, Privy Council Office

1996 - 2000
Senior Policy Analyst, Acting Director of Operations, and Acting Assistant Secretary to Cabinet, Priorities and Planning Secretariat, Privy Council Office

1992 - 1996
Tax Policy Officer, Personal Income Tax Division, Department of Finance Canada

1988 - 1992
Various Economist positions, Department of Finance Canada and Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia