Catherine Lyder
About Catherine Lyder
Catherine Lyder is a Regulatory Policy and Risk Management Specialist at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in pharmacy and health care administration, with previous roles in various organizations including the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and Capital Health.
Work at Government of Canada
Catherine Lyder has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2019, serving as a Regulatory Policy and Risk Management Specialist. Her role focuses on developing and implementing regulatory policies and managing risks associated with health care. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, she has accumulated five years of experience in this position, contributing to the government's efforts in health care regulation.
Previous Experience in Health Care Organizations
Prior to her current role, Catherine Lyder worked at the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) as the Director of Professional Practice for eight months in 2019. She also held the position of Regional Business Manager for Regional Pharmacy Services at Capital Health from 1995 to 2005, where she managed pharmacy services in the Edmonton area for a decade. Additionally, she served as an instructor for the Pharmacy Technician diploma program at NorQuest College from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Lyder holds a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from the University of Alberta, where she studied from 1988 to 1990. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPharm) from the University of Manitoba, completing her studies from 1981 to 1985. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in health care administration and pharmacy practice.
Career Timeline
Catherine Lyder's career spans several key roles in the health care sector. She began her professional journey with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Manitoba, followed by various positions in pharmacy management and education. Her significant roles include ten years at Capital Health, eight months at CSHP, and three years at NorQuest College, culminating in her current position at the Government of Canada.