I am a security-cleared administrative professional with over 15 years of experience supporting senior executives and operational teams in the Government of Canada and non-profit sectors. I excel in executive support, calendar and inbox management, meeting coordination, records and information management, and the preparation of briefings and reports in security-sensitive environments. I am proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and government information management systems, and I am known for discretion, accuracy, and reliability in fast-paced settings. In my roles across federal departments and non-profits, I have built strong stakeholder relationships, coordinated governance documentation, and supported complex schedules and travel. I thrive on helping teams stay organized, compliant, and focused on their mission, while delivering clear, efficient administrative support every day.

Deirdre Bradley

I am a security-cleared administrative professional with over 15 years of experience supporting senior executives and operational teams in the Government of Canada and non-profit sectors. I excel in executive support, calendar and inbox management, meeting coordination, records and information management, and the preparation of briefings and reports in security-sensitive environments. I am proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and government information management systems, and I am known for discretion, accuracy, and reliability in fast-paced settings. In my roles across federal departments and non-profits, I have built strong stakeholder relationships, coordinated governance documentation, and supported complex schedules and travel. I thrive on helping teams stay organized, compliant, and focused on their mission, while delivering clear, efficient administrative support every day.

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I am a security-cleared administrative professional with over 15 years of experience supporting senior executives and operational teams in the Government of Canada and non-profit sectors. I excel in executive support, calendar and inbox management, meeting coordination, records and information management, and the preparation of briefings and reports in security-sensitive environments. I am proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and government information management systems, and I am known for discretion, accuracy, and reliability in fast-paced settings.

In my roles across federal departments and non-profits, I have built strong stakeholder relationships, coordinated governance documentation, and supported complex schedules and travel. I thrive on helping teams stay organized, compliant, and focused on their mission, while delivering clear, efficient administrative support every day.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Law Clerk at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Supported a protected fraud investigation in a security-sensitive environment. Drafted analytical reports using standardized Word templates, referencing the Financial Administration Act and Treasury Board procurement policies. Collected, analyzed, and documented case information while maintaining controlled records in compliance with GoC information management requirements. Coordinated correspondence and timelines using Outlook.
Executive Assistant & Receptionist at Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Provided executive support to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and senior management. Coordinated board and committee meetings (Outlook scheduling, room bookings), prepared agendas, recorded minutes, and tracked action items. Maintained official records and governance documentation in SharePoint and Boardable. Prepared correspondence, trackers, and presentations using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Served as front-desk contact, responding to client and stakeholder inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
Executive Assistant at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Supported a Senior Director with calendar, inbox, and meeting management using Outlook. Maintained bring-forward lists and task trackers in Excel. Assisted with ATIP requests and litigation holds, ensuring records were accurately maintained in SharePoint. Prepared agendas, recorded minutes, and followed up on action items using Word and Outlook.
Executive Assistant at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Provided administrative support to a Director General. Managed calendar, correspondence, and meeting coordination using Outlook. Maintained records and tracked tasks using SharePoint and Excel. Prepared briefing materials and meeting notes using Microsoft Word.
Executive Assistant at National Gallery of Canada
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Supported the Acting CEO with calendar and email management, travel coordination, and expense claims using Outlook. Prepared briefings and presentations using PowerPoint and Word. Processed invoices and purchase requests using NAV, maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
Program Administrator at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Supported the Director of Pay Services through administrative coordination and activity tracking. Maintained project and staffing trackers using Excel and SharePoint. Coordinated meetings and schedules using Outlook. Edited presentations and prepared documentation using Word and PowerPoint.
Executive Assistant – Government of Canada (Multiple Separate Contracts) at Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
July 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Supported Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Services. Managed onboarding/offboarding, procurement, credit card reconciliation, and budget tracking. Provided administrative support to managers and operational teams.
Executive Assistant – Government of Canada (Multiple Separate Contracts) at Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
December 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Supported a Director General and management team. Managed scheduling, meeting preparation, and travel coordination using Outlook.
Executive Assistant – Government of Canada (Multiple Separate Contracts) at Shared Services Canada (SSC)
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Supported a Director within the Service Delivery Branch. Managed calendar, correspondence, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements.
Executive Assistant – Government of Canada (Multiple Separate Contracts) at Federal Economic Development Agency (Industry Canada)
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Supported a Director General. Managed correspondence through CCM Mercury, coordinated travel, and tracked activities.
Administrative Support at Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Supported executives across multiple branches. Managed calendars, budgets, travel, briefings, and document management using MECS. Coordinated national and international meetings.
Executive Assistant at Health Canada
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Supported Directors and DGs using Lotus Notes and Outlook. Coordinated meetings, tracked projects, and managed records.
Health Canada – Contract Roles at Health Canada
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Supported Directors and DGs using Lotus Notes and Outlook. Coordinated meetings, tracked projects, and managed records.
Administrative Support (Additional Early Federal Contracts) at Multiple Organizations
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014
Provided executive and administrative support, budget tracking, document management, meeting coordination, and correspondence support.
Executive Assistant – Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Services at Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
July 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Supported the Director; managed onboarding/offboarding, procurement, credit card reconciliation, and budget tracking. Provided administrative support to managers and operational teams.
Executive Assistant – Director General and Management Team at Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
December 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Managed scheduling, meeting preparation, and travel coordination; supported a Director General and management team.
Executive Assistant – Service Delivery Branch at Shared Services Canada (SSC)
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Supported a Director within the Service Delivery Branch; managed calendar, correspondence, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements.
Executive Assistant – Director General at Federal Economic Development Agency (Industry Canada)
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Supported a Director General; managed correspondence through CCM Mercury, coordinated travel, and tracked activities.
Executive/Administrative Assistant at Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Supported executives across multiple branches; managed calendars, budgets, travel, briefings, and document management using MECS; coordinated national and international meetings.
Contract Roles at Health Canada
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Supported Directors and DGs using Lotus Notes and Outlook; coordinated meetings, tracked projects, and managed records. Also engaged in February–March 2015 contract activities as noted in resume.
Contract Roles at Health Canada
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Contract assignments including February–March 2015; provided administrative support and record management in security-sensitive environments.
Administrative Support at Various Federal Agencies
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014
Early federal contracts covering administrative support, budget tracking, document management, meeting coordination, and correspondence support across multiple agencies (c. 2006–2014).

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Security Clearance: Secret
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education