Gavin Mc Intosh
About Gavin Mc Intosh
Gavin McIntosh serves as the Team and Corporate Initiative Manager at the Government of Canada, where he has worked since 2016. He specializes in recruitment processes and has extensive experience in training and development within the organization.
Work at Government of Canada
Gavin Mc Intosh has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2016, serving as the Team and Corporate Initiative Manager in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, he has been involved in various initiatives, including the second year of a Career Development Program aimed at enhancing skills across all levels of the organization. Prior to this position, he worked as a Supervisor from 2011 to 2016, where he gained experience in managing teams and overseeing operations.
Education and Expertise
Gavin Mc Intosh holds a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education from the University of Victoria. He also studied Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where he achieved an Arts degree. His educational background supports his expertise in adult learning principles and psychological aspects of workforce development, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Gavin Mc Intosh has over 15 years of experience in training and development within the Government of Canada. He has led a medium-sized unit of multi-disciplinary staff through significant changes, particularly during the pandemic, by adopting new virtual technologies and processes. His background includes a focus on customizing job processes to ensure the recruitment of qualified candidates based on competency profiles.
Achievements
In his role, Gavin Mc Intosh has developed and facilitated training programs for frontline management, leadership, and coaching within the Agency. He is also responsible for leading recruiting efforts, which include designing application criteria, coordinating written exams, and implementing interactive situational interviews. Additionally, he is currently designing a middle-manager training course and establishing a peer coaching group.