Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Deputy City Clerk, City of Sault Ste. Marie Madison is a passionate public servant with the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Serving as Deputy City Clerk, she helps administer municipal elections, promotes transparent governance, and ensures responsive service delivery. Madison has led award-winning municipal programs, been recognized for community fundraising, and…
Calgary, Alberta Director, HR, Calgary Police Umair Pervez serves as Director of Human Resources at the Calgary Police Service, leading major HR transformation in one of the most complex public service environments. His work includes modernizing HR service delivery, advancing digital HR systems, and supporting cultural and employee experience improvements. Prior to joining CPS, he…
Inuvik, Northwest Territories Councillor, Town of Inuvik Jennifer Parrott has a passion for strengthening Canada’s northern research program, bringing over a decade of experience in arctic policy, programming and innovation. As Director of Innovation, Inuvialuit Science and Climate Change, Parrott’s professional interests include environmental change, knowledge mobilization, and strengthening the northern economy. Key achievements include…
West Kelowna, British Columbia Fire Inspector, West Kelowna Fire Rescue David Mitchell has been in the fire service for over 20 years and is currently a Fire Inspector with West Kelowna Fire Rescue. His work focuses on community risk reduction, public engagement, and education. He also serves on the union executive, supporting governance, financial oversight,…
Princeton, Ontario Manager, Library Services, Region of Waterloo Library Cristina is a librarian with 20 years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities she serves. Throughout her career, she has contributed to committees focused on employee and public wellbeing, safety, and belonging. She believes that supportive,…
Fort St. John, British Columbia Councilor, City of Fort St. John Sarah currently serves as a City Councilor in Fort St. John, BC. Raised in Nova Scotia, she attended Cape Breton University before relocating to British Columbia. With a degree in Environmental Public Health, she spent sixteen years working in healthcare. Public service and community…
Toronto, Ontario Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, City of Toronto Jacquelyn is the Director of the City of Toronto’s Strategic Capital Coordination Office, leading an integrated approach to major capital planning and cross divisional collaboration. Previously, she guided high profile programs in Transportation Services, including the King Street Transit Pilot and Toronto’s significant…
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec Ville de Montréal Payam Eslami is an Executive Director with more than seven years of experience leading organizations in the community and public sectors, working at the intersection of economic development, entrepreneurship, and social impact. His career is marked by strengths in governance, team building, and the development of sustainable partnerships. As part…
Bradford, Ontario Superintendent, York Regional Police Superintendent Chirag Bhatt is a senior public‑sector leader with more than two decades of experience guiding complex organizations through change, with a strong focus on people, trust, and impact. His professional passions include leadership development, equity and inclusion, and building people‑centred institutions through innovative, cross‑sector partnerships. He has led…
Thunder Bay, Ontario Manager of Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Sexual Health Programs, Thunder Bay District Health Unit Kandace Belanger is an RN with experience in addictions and mental health, which she has channeled into passion for supporting populations in her community, who bear a disproportionate burden of health and social inequities. Since 2008, she…
