Education

Ph.D. (Structural Geology and Tectonics), Brown University
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Geological Engineering), Queen’s University

Professional Experience

Since July 2014
Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations and Intergovernmental Affairs), Privy Council Office

2013 - 2014
Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Economic and Regional Development Policy, Privy Council Office

2009 - 2013
Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Policy Integration, Natural Resources Canada

2007 - 2009
Assistant Deputy Minister, Minerals and Metals Sector, Natural Resources Canada

2003 - 2007
Director General, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada

2000 - 2003
Senior Director, Science, Innovation, Regional and Aboriginal Affairs, Natural Resources Canada

1998 - 2000
Director, Policy Planning and Coordination, Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada

1988 - 1998
Research Scientist, then Subdivision Head, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada