Education
Ph.D, Geology, Queen’s University
Master of Science, Geology, Queen’s University
Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of Toronto
Professional Experience
Since July 2014
President, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
2011 - 2014
Assistant Deputy Minister, Northern Affairs Organization, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
2008 - 2011
Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Strategic Direction, Western Economic Diversification Canada
2004 - 2008
Director General, Life Sciences Branch, Services Industries and Consumer Products Branch, Industry Canada
2002 - 2004
Senior Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada
2000 - 2002
Director General, Policy and Strategic Planning Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada
1999 - 2000
Associate Director General, Food Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada
1999
Acting Director General, Policy, Planning and Information Directorate, Natural Resources Canada
1995 - 1999
Director, Continental Geoscience Division, Natural Resources Canada
1992 - 1995
Head, Regional Geology Subdivision, Natural Resources Canada
1985 - 1992
Research Scientist, Continental Geoscience Division, Natural Resources Canada