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I am Nanci-Jean Waugh, a strategic communications leader with over 25 years serving the Government of Canada. I specialize in change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications, helping ministries navigate complex transformations from gender equality initiatives to large-scale HR/pay projects. Throughout my career I have led high-profile events, advised senior executives, and built communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, from parliamentarians to external stakeholders. After retirement, I continue to provide strategic communications counsel and engage with partners to advance important public-interest goals.…I am Nanci-Jean Waugh, a strategic communications leader with over 25 years serving the Government of Canada. I specialize in change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications, helping ministries navigate complex transformations from gender equality initiatives to large-scale HR/pay projects. Throughout my career I have led high-profile events, advised senior executives, and built communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, from parliamentarians to external stakeholders. After retirement, I continue to provide strategic communications counsel and engage with partners to advance important public-interest goals.

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I am Nanci-Jean Waugh, a strategic communications leader with over 25 years serving the Government of Canada. I specialize in change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications, helping ministries navigate complex transformations from gender equality initiatives to large-scale HR/pay projects. Throughout my career I have led high-profile events, advised senior executives, and built communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, from parliamentarians to external stakeholders. After retirement, I continue to provide strategic communications counsel and engage with partners to advance important public-interest goals.…I am Nanci-Jean Waugh, a strategic communications leader with over 25 years serving the Government of Canada. I specialize in change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications, helping ministries navigate complex transformations from gender equality initiatives to large-scale HR/pay projects. Throughout my career I have led high-profile events, advised senior executives, and built communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, from parliamentarians to external stakeholders. After retirement, I continue to provide strategic communications counsel and engage with partners to advance important public-interest goals.

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I am Nanci-Jean Waugh, a strategic communications leader with over 25 years serving the Government of Canada. I specialize in change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications, helping ministries navigate complex transformations from gender equality initiatives to large-scale HR/pay projects.

Throughout my career I have led high-profile events, advised senior executives, and built communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, from parliamentarians to external stakeholders. After retirement, I continue to provide strategic communications counsel and engage with partners to advance important public-interest goals.

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Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications and Engagement for GC Cloud One at Shared Services Canada

June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Led development of communications strategies and business cases for the positioning of GC Cloud One to the Government of Canada. Developed and executed comprehensive internal and external stakeholder plans, crafted executive messages, produced high-impact presentations, and created website content to increase visibility and engagement. Collaborated across cross-functional teams to ensure messaging consistency and timely delivery.

Senior Project Executive, Consultant, Engagement Lead for Next Generation HR and Pay at Shared Services Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada

November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025

Shaped strategic communications and engagement plans for the Next Generation Human Resources and Pay initiative. Analyzed policy documents, liaised with vendor relations, procurement, and policy teams; developed speaking notes, key messages, media responses and Question Period materials; guided change-management communications and stakeholder engagement; identified and prioritized audiences; proposed tactics to amplify messaging; provided QA for message consistency; planned virtual events.

Senior Project Executive, Consultant at Office of the Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021

Spearheaded strategic communications for the Office, crafting messaging materials and leading communications for events, report launches, and webinars; monitored and evaluated engagement to advance the office’s mission of victims’ rights.

Senior Project Executive, Consultant, Communications at National Defence

June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Led development of a comprehensive strategic communications strategy for diversity and inclusion, including leadership messages and training material recommendations; conducted policy-relevant research and cross-team collaboration to implement messaging across Defence and CAF.

Senior Project Executive, Director General of Communications and Public Affairs Corporate Secretary at Department for Women and Gender Equality (formerly Status of Women Canada)

December 1, 2002 - September 30, 2019

Directed corporate communications and parliamentary affairs; led media relations as primary spokesperson; oversaw Change Management during the agency’s transition; organized high-profile events; managed cabinet and ministerial communications, Access to Information and Privacy; directed social media strategy and Ministerial Services; coordinated consultations and engagement across levels of government.

Director General of Policy, Analysis and Development at Status of Women Canada

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

Provided policy analysis and advisory support on gender equality initiatives; led consultations and development of statistical materials; negotiated with FPT Ministers responsible for the Status of Women; participated in international negotiations at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Chief of Staff at Multiculturalism and Status of Women

January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1996

Provided policy, communications and political direction for a portfolio focused on engaging Canadians from diverse backgrounds; managed political office operations and policy guidance.