Jana Kriz
About Jana Kriz
Jana Kriz serves as a Director at Employment and Social Development Canada, where she has worked since 2001. She specializes in governance and stakeholder engagement for large transformation initiatives and leads efforts to improve citizen interaction with Service Canada.
Work at Government of Canada
Jana Kriz has served as Director at Employment and Social Development Canada since 2001. In this role, she has been involved in governance and stakeholder engagement for large transformation initiatives. Her leadership focuses on enhancing business capabilities through enterprise business architecture practices. She leads a team dedicated to creating a blueprint for efficient citizen interaction with Service Canada, aiming to improve service delivery and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Jana Kriz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Ottawa. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in governance and stakeholder engagement within the public sector. This expertise is further complemented by her experience in enterprise business architecture, which she applies to enhance organizational capabilities.
Background
Before joining the Government of Canada, Jana Kriz worked as a Project Manager at Digital Equipment Canada from 1993 to 1998. During her five years in this role, she gained valuable experience in project management and technology implementation. Her background in the private sector has contributed to her approach in public service, particularly in managing large-scale transformation initiatives.
Leadership in Transformation Initiatives
In her current position, Jana Kriz leads significant transformation initiatives that require effective governance and stakeholder engagement. Her role involves coordinating efforts across various departments to ensure successful implementation of projects that enhance service delivery. By focusing on citizen interaction with Service Canada, she aims to streamline processes and improve access to services for Canadians.