Intro

Hello there! My name’s Colette Snyder!

I’m a seasoned project manager who has led the planning, development, and implementation of programs that have involved engaging a very diverse range of stakeholders. I’ve excelled at developing partnerships. I’m comfortable at public speaking, and I’m an excellent writer. I’ve written policy and program guidelines, prepared ministerial briefings, conducted research and environmental scans, designed and implemented program evaluations, managed program and operational budgets, and led teams.

A few of my key skills:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Analysis and Research
  • New Program Development and Launch
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partnership Development
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Budget Management
  • Grants and Contributions Administration
  • Leadership, Motivation and Team Building

Work

MY 21+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

  Senior Program Advisor
  Jun 2018 – Present   |   Toronto, Canada

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

  Senior Program Advisor
  Feb 2018 – Present   |   Toronto, Canada

Ontario Ministry of Housing

  Account Coordinator
  Jan 2018 – Feb 2018   |   Toronto, Canada

City of Toronto

  Housing Consultant
  Apr 2015 – Dec 2017   |   Toronto, Canada

Cancer Care Ontario

  Senior Team Lead, Primary Care, Cancer Screening
  Oct 2014 – Mar 2015   |   Toronto, Canada

  Project Manager, KTE and Education, Cancer Screening
  Oct 2012 – Oct 2014   |   Toronto, Canada

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

  Manager, Multiculturalism Programs
  Apr 2012 – Aug 2012   |   Toronto, Canada

  Collective Staffing
  Apr 2010 – Apr 2012   |   Toronto, Canada

  Program Advisor, Settlement Programs
  Jul 1998 – Apr 2010   |   Toronto, Canada



MY EDUCATION

University of Toronto

  Essentials of Project Management

University of Toronto

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

York University

  Certificate in Dispute Resolution

Ryerson University

   Certificate in Community Engagement, Leadership, and Development

About

Outside of work I enjoy being an active member of my community, volunteering whenever I can and attending local meetups. I have a strong passion for reading and continuing my educational journey which I satisfy through a multitude of continuing education courses from top universities. If I’m not at home in Toronto I’m most likely travelling the world on a quest to further my intercultural communication skills and of course, to meet great people and see amazing sights!