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Payments CanadaSenior Business Continuity Specialist
Sep. 2024Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Babcock Canada Inc.Business Continuity Specialist
Mar. 2020 - Sep. 2024
Babcock Canada Inc.Risk Management Specialist
Dec. 2019 - Sep. 2024Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Babcock Canada Inc.Corporate Security Advisor
Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2020Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaBabcock provides vital services and technology and support solutions for assets of national importance in the defence, emergency services, and civil nuclear domains. We design, build, manage, operate and maintain mission-critical assets, and provide specialized training and purpose-driven infrastructure. Ms. Strachan helps direct and support the Corporate Services portfolio, with a focus on Business Continuity, Emergency Response and Information Assurance Management.
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDCBusiness Continuity Management Project Coordinator
Apr. 2019 - Sep. 2019Ottawa, Canada AreaFacilitation of BCP related operational and project requirements to key business stakeholders. Facilitation of BCP exercises to key stakeholders. Design and deliver BCP related training to key stakeholders. Assist in updating the Business Continuity Plans, Business Impact Analysis, and other BCP related documents. Supports the Business Continuity Management program requirements by managing BCP related inquiries and distributing project material and following up on action items. Assists Program and Project Manager with the use of program tools, processes and templates for time tracking, program schedule maintenance, program status, program finances, and documentation management. Completes administrative tasks for the PMO and projects within the PMO as required. Works with the Project Manager to track, update and report on project budgets; serves as a liaison to the IT Project Management Office. Tracks both project/program change controls. Maintains collaborative relations with all members of the project team, including all stakeholders to support both the successful delivery of projects and operational objectives. Ensures program/project documentation is complete, signed off, filed, and in adherence with project management methodologies and audit requirements. Updates and maintains program/project data on the SharePoint project collaboration workspace.
Juno Risk SolutionsProgram Manager/Business Continuity Analyst/Company Security Officer
Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2018Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJuno Risk Solutions sees the role of effective risk management as delivering a competitive advantage to our clients. Risk is uncertainty. Juno Risk reduces uncertainty through its integrated approach to assessing a business’ assets and corresponding vulnerabilities. We manage risk through our interdisciplinary solution designs that minimize risk while allowing for the full exploitation of business opportunities. Kate worked in collaboration with Juno Risk Solutions to deliver on a number of Business Continuity projects, such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Tabletop Exercises (TTX) for clients of Federal Government departments and Crown Corporations.
COMPASSRecruitment & Business Continuity Consultant
Mar. 2014 - Sep. 2024Ottawa, OntarioCOMPASS provides recruitment and talent acquisition solutions to both public and private sector clients, in addition to providing Subject Matter Expert counsel to private sector clients on best practices in recruitment and professional services and contracting strategies for Municipal, Provincial and Federal Government clients. COMPASS also provides mass screening and selection solutions/services, using best practices in screening and recruitment to ensure exemplary conversion rates.
Smart-Cell CommunicationsOperations and Office Manager
Nov. 2011 - Mar. 2014SMART-CELL CommunicationsSMART-CELL Communications is one of TELUS Mobility’s leading Business to Business centres. It is a full solutions provider for Wireless, and Tracking communications solutions with 10 ten years of Client Care excellence, to some of Canada’s largest Corporate and Government organizations. Ms. Strachan is responsible for managing the day-to-day office operations and the administrative staff of the SMART-CELL locations, both in Ottawa and Mississauga.
House of CommonsExecutive Assistant & Federal Election Campaign Manager
Jan. 2008 - May. 2011Ottawa, OntarioThe office of Todd Russell was in operation to bring the issues of the people of Labrador to the attention of the Members in Parliament and the Senate. During her time with the Office of the Liberal MP of Labrador, Ms. Strachan was responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day activities of the Parliamentary office, as well as the three Constituency offices were addressed and that incoming issues from Members of Parliament, Parliamentary personnel, constituents and business contacts were handled with tact and diplomacy; this included evening and weekend work as required during core times (e.g electoral events etc.).
Ottawa Y Olympians Swim ClubCompetitive Swim Coach
Mar. 2005 - Aug. 2010Ottawa, OntarioThe Ottawa Y Olympians Swim Club (OYO) is a National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA affiliated swim team dedicated to providing fun, fitness and competitive opportunities for young athletes. As the Coach for the Pr-Competitive and Junior Competitive division of the OYO Swim Team, Ms. Strachan planned, organized, and coordinated the operations and delivery of the team’s fitness and training programs. She was responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and recommending improvements to the individual team members and Head Coach, as well as designing appropriate conditioning activities and skill instruction to prepare teammates for competition. Ms. Strachan coached a team of more than 50 competitors, and was the Acting Head Coach in the absence of the Head Coach; for a period 9 months, Ms. Strachan acted as the Head Coach for all of the OYO Swim Team, comprised of individuals who competed at a National competitive level.
YMCA-YWCA National Capital RegionDirector of Aquatic Programs & Facilities
Dec. 2004 - Jan. 2008Ottawa, OntarioThe National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA is Ottawa’s leading resource for health, fitness and recreation, child care, camping and outdoor education, and social services. As the Director of Aquatic Programs & Facilities, Ms. Strachan planned, organized, and coordinated the operations and delivery of YMCA-YWCA fitness and sports programs for the Aquatic facilities division. She was responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and recommending improvements to YMCA-YWCA aquatic fitness and programs, as well as designing appropriate conditioning activities and skill instruction. Ms. Strachan managed 2 pool facilities, a back-yard pool program and over 100 staff across the National Capital Region.
Northside Development CorporationExecutive Assistant
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 2004Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland & LabradorNorthside Development Corporation is a privately held supplier of liquid oxygen and nitrogen to the Canadian Air Force, DND, the Canadian Coast Guard and Provincial Hospitals. NDC is contracted to the Canadian federal government as a primary supplier within the Labrador / Happy Valley Goose Bay region and is registered as a ISO-9001 organization. Ms. Strachan was the Senior Executive Assistant to the President and Office and Operational Assistant.
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