NOVEMBER 13, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Target Audience: Procurement and Materiel Management

DESCRIPTION:

Policies and directives establish a solid foundation for values and ethics in the Canadian public service, outlining the responsibilities and expectations for public servants.

This event will highlight essential practices and tips for applying procurement policies and directives with values and ethics. Speakers will discuss how to meet obligations for conducting procurement and materiel management processes with fairness, transparency and integrity and share lessons learned related to the planning process, bid solicitation and contract management.

Participants will deepen their understanding of upholding values and ethics within the federal procurement process and learn strategies for managing conflicts of interest and other complex situations.

MODERATOR:

Joel Heise, Senior Director, Procurement and Materiel Management, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Joel Heise is relatively new to the world of federal procurement. Prior to taking on his current post as Senior Director, Procurement and Materiel Management within the Office of the Comptroller General, he served as Director, Government Acquisitions within the Government Operations Sector of the Treasury Board Secretariat. In that role, Joel helped Public Services and Procurement Canada successfully deliver dozens of submissions seeking various contracting authorities from Treasury Board. He helped guide the strategic development and positioning of many large scale and contentious procurement files, providing clients with advice on how to engage Treasury Board and adhere to the relevant Treasury Board policy suite while undertaking procurement activities. With nearly 14 years experience at the Treasury Board Secretariat, Joel is well positioned to continue to provide strategic advice and leadership with respect to the application of Treasury Board policies and processes to real world procurement issues.

PANELISTS:

Daniel Pilon, Director General, National Accommodations, Domestic Procurement and Asset Management (SPD), Global Affairs Canada

Daniel Pilon is the current Director General of National Accommodations, Domestic Procurement and Asset Management at Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Prior to joining GAC in 2018, Daniel held positions as Director of Contracts and Materiel Management at the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development; and Chief of Contracts at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. He started his career in procurement in the late 90’s as a Contracts Administrator working for the United States Department of Defense. Daniel was also co-chair of the PSPC Client Advisory Board from 2015 to 2019.

Crystal Villanueva-Berry, Manager, Procurement Advisory and Strategic Support, Parks Canada

Crystal Villanueva-Berry specializes in federal procurement with over 20 years experience in all commodities including services, goods, construction and architecture and engineering. The majority of her experience was with Public Services and Procurement Canada, but has also worked in other government departments including the Canadian Grain Commission and Parks Canada. Currently Crystal is working on the Procurement Advisory and Strategic Support Team within Parks Canada National Contracting Services team focusing on procurement policy and reporting. Crystal is passionate about supporting federal socio-economic objectives through government contracts including increasing Indigenous participation in government projects and incorporating considerations for greening government and addressing accessibility where feasible.

Wendy Gaebel-Dallaire, Director General, Materiel Systems and Supply Chain, Department of National Defence

Wendy Gaebel-Dallaire was appointed Director General of Materiel Systems and Supply Chain (DGMSSC) on April 2nd, 2024.

Throughout her career, spanning over 21 years, Wendy has occupied various notable positions in the fields of procurement, finance, material management, and policy within DND, Public Services and Procurement Canada, as well as the National Capital Commission.

Before joining DGMSSC in April 2024, Wendy was appointed the Director of Land Procurement (DLP).  Starting in May 2020, she was accountable for the development and implementation of procurement programs for fleet and equipment systems acquisition and support to meet the requirement of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) elements that are executed through the Director General Land Equipment Program Management (DGLEPM).  Prior to DLP, Wendy was the Director of Air Procurement (DAP), accountable for the development and implementation of procurement programs for weapons systems acquisition and support to meet the requirements of the CAF elements that are executed through the Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management (DGAEPM), and Director of Industry Relations, Analysis and Policy, accountable to the Director General International and Industry Programs (DGIIP).

Ms. Gaebel-Dallaire holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree from Queen’s University as well as a Diploma in Materials and Operations Management from Algonquin College and the Telfer Certificate in Complex Procurement.

DECEMBER 4, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Target Audience: Procurement

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a conversation on how contracting authorities can support Business Owners in their responsibilities and doing so in a way that meets operational needs, complies with relevant policies, and upholds core values and ethics principles of the public service.

This session will be discussing how policy changes have shaped the roles and responsibilities of business owners, how to identify who they are, key areas of collaboration and how you can guide them in understanding the crucial role they play on delivering on their program objectives through procurement.  Participants will be provided with an opportunity to ask the experts questions, so don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your procurement acumen and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate ensuring Business Owner responsibilities are addressed throughout the entire lifecycle of a contract.

MODERATOR:

Emilio Franco, Executive Director, Procurement and Materiel Management, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Emilio is a Public Service Executive, Speaker, Youth Advocate, and Digital Transformer who has dedicated his career to leading projects that modernize government operations and make procurement awesome. Emilio is responsible for providing functional direction government-wide, assisting federal departments and agencies in providing value for money and exercising sound stewardship in the management of procurement and materiel. He promotes professionalism and excellence for the over 22,000 public service employees who work in Acquired Services and Assets Sector Communities, including delivery of a variety of programs and services for government-wide community and professional development. He holds a Masters in Electronic Business Technologies and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa.

PANELISTS:

Maxime Thauvette, Executive Director – Asset Management, Policy and Procurement (AMPP), Chief Financial Officer Branch (CFOB), Employment and Social Development Canada

Maxime Thauvette is the Executive Director of Asset Management, Policy, and Procurement at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). He leads ESDC’s procurement operations and strategy, overseeing the National Acquisition Card Program, legislative reporting, policy governance, asset management, client advisory services, capacity building, and collaboration with key stakeholders to advance ESDC’s strategic initiatives. He began his public service career in 2009 through Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Intern Officer Development Program. Over 14 years at PSPC, Maxime held progressively senior roles, including leading procurement activities for the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Benefits Delivery Modernization initiative. In these roles, he managed complex procurement strategies, fostered stakeholder engagement, and oversaw contracts valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.

Maxime holds a Joint Honours Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from the University of Ottawa. His contributions to procurement transformation have been recognized through multiple awards for excellence in client service and significant achievements in key government initiatives.

Jamie Madden, Executive Director, Procurement and Materiel Management, Transport Canada

Jamie Madden is the Executive Director of Procurement and Materiel Management at Transport Canada. Jamie joined the Public Service in 2008, starting as a Contracting and Procurement Officer (PG-01) for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. She subsequently held procurement roles at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Later at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, she oversaw manufacturing and inventory control for the Canadian Passport Program as the Assistant Director of Supply Chain Management. Before joining Transport, Ms. Madden was acting as Director of Contracts and Materiel Management at the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Jamie strives to stay at the leading edge of innovation and new practices in the world of procurement: from 2019 to 2023, she was the co-chair of the PSPC Client Advisory Board (CAB) for procurement.

JANUARY 29, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Target Audience: Procurement and Materiel Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Target Audience: Materiel Management