Research in the Workplace
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
In 2018, I prepared a submission for CUPE-NL to the Newfoundland & Labrador Public Utilities Board arguing that a public automobile insurance system is the best option to ensure fair insurance rates and high-quality coverage for owners of private passenger vehicles in Newfoundland & Labrador.
In 2017, I worked with CUPE-NB to develop a comprehensive model for the provision of community and home-based care services in New Brunswick.
In 2017, I worked as a vacation replacement researcher in CUPE’s Atlantic Regional Office, preparing briefing notes, submitting requests for information under the Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) legislation, and working with CUPE's servicing staff on issues raised by the membership.
In 2018, I prepared a submission for CUPE-NL to the Newfoundland & Labrador Public Utilities Board arguing that a public automobile insurance system is the best option to ensure fair insurance rates and high-quality coverage for owners of private passenger vehicles in Newfoundland & Labrador.
In 2017, I worked with CUPE-NB to develop a comprehensive model for the provision of community and home-based care services in New Brunswick.
In 2017, I worked as a vacation replacement researcher in CUPE’s Atlantic Regional Office, preparing briefing notes, submitting requests for information under the Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) legislation, and working with CUPE's servicing staff on issues raised by the membership.
NDP Caucus Office
In 2016-2017, I was employed as a researcher and caucus coordinator by the Nova Scotia NDP Caucus Office in Halifax. As a member of the research team, I worked with the NDP MLAs to ensure that Caucus members were well informed on a wide range of issues in a timely manner. In my capacity as caucus coordinator, I helped to coordinate the operations of the Caucus Office. In addition to financial and supervisory duties, my responsibilities included conducting research and data analysis, vetting potential political candidates, and preparing policy briefings.
In 2016-2017, I was employed as a researcher and caucus coordinator by the Nova Scotia NDP Caucus Office in Halifax. As a member of the research team, I worked with the NDP MLAs to ensure that Caucus members were well informed on a wide range of issues in a timely manner. In my capacity as caucus coordinator, I helped to coordinate the operations of the Caucus Office. In addition to financial and supervisory duties, my responsibilities included conducting research and data analysis, vetting potential political candidates, and preparing policy briefings.
Measures of Success Project, Centre for Literacy of Québec
In 2010-2013, I served as Project Manager for a $1 million, pan-Canadian research project administered by the Centre for Literacy of Québec. Developed around “Theory of Change” research conventions, the project used an integrated research framework with both quantitative and qualitative methods. The field-work took place in 18 workplace-based education programs in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. I was responsible for supervising and coordinating the field-work to ensure that the research was conducted on-time, on-budget, and according to research standards. The project successfully developed a research model and metrics for assessing the impact of workplace learning on workers, employers, and businesses.
In 2010-2013, I served as Project Manager for a $1 million, pan-Canadian research project administered by the Centre for Literacy of Québec. Developed around “Theory of Change” research conventions, the project used an integrated research framework with both quantitative and qualitative methods. The field-work took place in 18 workplace-based education programs in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. I was responsible for supervising and coordinating the field-work to ensure that the research was conducted on-time, on-budget, and according to research standards. The project successfully developed a research model and metrics for assessing the impact of workplace learning on workers, employers, and businesses.
Record of Achievement Project, Prior Learning Centre
In 2012, I served as consultant for the Record of Achievement project, an initiative of the Prior Learning Centre (PLC) and Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE). The initiative developed a tool to assess and validate the skills of job-seekers who have not attained a high school diploma, in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the workplace. I took a leadership role with this project, working closely with the PLC and LAE staff in developing the Nova Scotia Essential and Employability Skills Framework and Record of Achievement prototype.
In 2012, I served as consultant for the Record of Achievement project, an initiative of the Prior Learning Centre (PLC) and Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE). The initiative developed a tool to assess and validate the skills of job-seekers who have not attained a high school diploma, in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the workplace. I took a leadership role with this project, working closely with the PLC and LAE staff in developing the Nova Scotia Essential and Employability Skills Framework and Record of Achievement prototype.
Other Work
I wrote about an education method, which I coined “Liberation Photography”, describing the transformative power of creativity for marginalized communities. The article was published in What Works: Innovative Strategies for Teaching Art (edited by Mary Blatherwick and Harold Pearse), a handbook of art education methods published in January 2011 by Canadian Society for Education through Art. I also produced two broadcast-quality videos on community economic development issues for Oxfam-Canada: Fisherman to Fisherman (1988) and Gunning the Economy (1990).
I wrote about an education method, which I coined “Liberation Photography”, describing the transformative power of creativity for marginalized communities. The article was published in What Works: Innovative Strategies for Teaching Art (edited by Mary Blatherwick and Harold Pearse), a handbook of art education methods published in January 2011 by Canadian Society for Education through Art. I also produced two broadcast-quality videos on community economic development issues for Oxfam-Canada: Fisherman to Fisherman (1988) and Gunning the Economy (1990).