Farhana Akhter
About Farhana Akhter
Farhana Akhter is a graduate program participant at the Government of Canada, specializing in safety and risk engineering. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Stamford University Bangladesh and has certifications in Occupational Health & Safety.
Work at Government of Canada
Farhana Akhter has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2021, where she participates in the Graduate Program. Her role is based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. During her tenure, she has contributed to various initiatives within the program, leveraging her educational background and skills.
Education and Expertise
Farhana Akhter completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Stamford University Bangladesh from 2009 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Safety and Risk Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2019. Additionally, she holds certifications in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), enhancing her expertise in safety and risk management.
Background
Farhana Akhter completed her secondary education at BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka, where she achieved her Secondary School Certificate from 2002 to 2006, followed by her Higher School Certificate from 2006 to 2008. This foundational education prepared her for her advanced studies in engineering and safety.
Professional Experience
Before joining the Government of Canada, Farhana Akhter worked at NGA Human Resources as an HRM CSR Rep II (Pension & Retirement) for four months in 2017. She also gained five years of experience as a Sales Associate at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P., where she developed customer service skills and team collaboration.
Skills and Certifications
Farhana Akhter possesses solid knowledge of safety and risk concepts and processes. She is proficient in using MS Office and various engineering software. Additionally, she has experience in providing introductory and on-the-job training to new employees, demonstrating her capability in workforce development.