Elizabeth Davidson
About Elizabeth Davidson
Elizabeth Davidson serves as the Director of Communications for the Government of Canada since 2022, bringing a diverse background in communications and stakeholder relations from various roles in government and the private sector.
Work at Government of Canada
Elizabeth Davidson has been serving as the Director of Communications at the Government of Canada since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and initiatives that inform the public about government policies and programs. Her position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure consistent messaging and effective public engagement.
Previous Experience in Ontario Government
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Davidson worked at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as an Executive Assistant from 2020 to 2021. She also held positions at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as a Senior Advisor in Stakeholder Relations and Operations from 2016 to 2018, and as a Senior Writer at the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services in 2016. These roles contributed to her expertise in government communications and stakeholder engagement.
Experience in Marketing and Strategic Insights
Elizabeth Davidson has experience in the private sector, having worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Pollara Strategic Insights from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she was involved in market research and strategic planning. Additionally, she briefly served as a Specialist in Issues Management at the Ontario Medical Association in 2018, where she focused on managing communication around specific issues.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Davidson studied at York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in French Studies and International Development from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in communication and cultural understanding, which are essential in her current role in government communications.
Early Career Development
Elizabeth Davidson began her career with an internship at the Ministry of Natural Resources in 2013, where she gained initial experience in government operations. This early exposure to the public sector set the stage for her subsequent roles in various Ontario government ministries, contributing to her professional development in communications and stakeholder relations.