Catherine Vachon
About Catherine Vachon
Catherine Vachon is an experienced Administrative Assistant with over 20 years of experience in managing executive offices at both provincial and federal levels in Canada. She has a strong background in finance, human resources administration, and travel arrangements, and currently works at the Government of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta.
Work at Government of Canada
Catherine Vachon has been employed at the Government of Canada as an Administrative Assistant since 2020. In this role, she is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Her responsibilities include managing ministerial correspondence and scheduling meetings and events. This position builds on her extensive experience in administrative roles across various government levels.
Previous Experience at Government of Alberta
Catherine Vachon worked at the Government of Alberta in multiple capacities. From 2008 to 2012, she served as an Administrative Assistant to the Regional Director in Lethbridge, Alberta. She then transitioned to the role of Regional Administrator from 2012 to 2018, also in Lethbridge. Following this, she worked as an Executive Assistant in Edmonton from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at the Government of Alberta spans over a decade.
Experience at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Catherine Vachon was employed at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as a Project Administrator from 1997 to 2008. During her eleven years in this position, she developed skills in project management and administrative support, contributing to her overall expertise in the public sector.
Education and Professional Development
Catherine Vachon studied at the University of Alberta, where she gained foundational knowledge relevant to her career. Additionally, she completed the Supervisory Certificate Program offered by the Government of Alberta, enhancing her skills in leadership and management within administrative roles.
Skills and Expertise
Catherine Vachon possesses strong organizational skills, particularly in finance and human resources administration. She is adept at handling both domestic and international travel arrangements. Her background also includes providing IT support within administrative functions, contributing to her versatility in various office environments.