Alex Quirion
About Alex Quirion
Alex Quirion is a Senior Policy Analyst specializing in International, Safety and Integrity in Sport at the Government of Canada, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in policy analysis and holds a Master's degree from the University of Ottawa.
Work at Government of Canada
Alex Quirion has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2010, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as a Senior Policy Analyst in the International, Safety and Integrity in Sport sector since 2019. Prior to this role, he worked as a Policy Analyst in Planning and Government Business for nine years, starting in 2015. His experience also includes a position as a Junior Project Analyst with the Canada Border Services Agency from 2010 to 2013, and a brief role as a Policy Analyst at the Embassy of Canada to Morocco and Mauritania in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Alex Quirion studied at the University of Ottawa, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Social Sciences, specializing in Conflict Studies and Human Rights, from 2010 to 2014. He was recognized on the Dean's List during his studies. Following this, he pursued a Master’s Candidate program at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma of Collegial Studies in Communications, Letters, and Arts from Cégep de Sherbrooke between 2008 and 2010.
Background
Before his current roles at the Government of Canada, Alex Quirion worked as a Research Assistant at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa from 2014 to 2015. His background includes a strong focus on policy analysis and international affairs, which is reflected in his educational pursuits and professional experiences.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Alex Quirion has accumulated a diverse range of experiences in policy analysis and project management. His tenure at the Government of Canada includes significant roles that contribute to international safety and integrity in sport, as well as planning and government business. His work at the Canada Border Services Agency and the Embassy of Canada to Morocco and Mauritania further highlights his involvement in governmental operations on both domestic and international fronts.