Gladys Wraight
About Gladys Wraight
Gladys Wraight is an Executive Assistant at the Government of Canada, specializing in Women and Gender Equality. With extensive experience in administrative roles, she has worked in various capacities for over three decades, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential assignments efficiently.
Work at Government of Canada
Gladys Wraight currently serves as an Executive Assistant in the Women and Gender Equality department of the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2019 in Gatineau, Quebec. In her role, she supports the Director General of the Women's Program Department, demonstrating her commitment to advancing gender equality initiatives within the government.
Previous Experience in Government
Prior to her current role, Gladys Wraight worked at the Government of Canada as an Executive Assistant to two Commissioners and the Registrar at Hearings for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) from 2016 to 2019. This position in Ottawa, Ontario, involved significant responsibilities in supporting high-level inquiries and initiatives.
Legal and Executive Assistant Background
Gladys Wraight has extensive experience as a Legal and Executive Assistant, having worked at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. for 25 years from 1991 to 2016. Her tenure included roles in Montreal until November 2012 and in Ottawa from November 2012 to August 2016. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in legal support and executive administration.
Education and Expertise
Gladys Wraight completed her General Secretarial Studies at Rosemount High School and pursued further education at O'Sullivan College in Montreal, where she studied Legal Assistant/Paralegal, achieving Legal Secretarial Studies from 1984 to 1987. Her educational background supports her capabilities in performing confidential assignments and managing organizational tasks efficiently.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Gladys Wraight possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, which enable her to collaborate effectively with senior management and various organizational levels. She is recognized for her ability to perform highly confidential assignments with minimal direction and under tight deadlines. Her flexibility, self-motivation, and proactive approach allow her to anticipate the needs of her superiors.