Janice Bridgland
About Janice Bridgland
Janice Bridgland is a Manager at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2014, overseeing budget management and purchase order authorization. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology and a Master of Public Health, and has extensive experience in animal health and emergency operations.
Work at Government of Canada
Janice Bridgland has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2014. She currently holds the position of Manager, where she is responsible for authorizing purchase orders and ensuring the district budget remains balanced. In her role as Emergency Operations Coordination Officer, she contributes to strategic operational planning at the district, regional, and Western area levels. Bridgland supervises a team consisting of seven direct reports and 30 indirect reports, and she conducts quarterly talent management reviews with her team.
Education and Expertise
Janice Bridgland holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Wildlife Biology from the University of Guelph, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education by obtaining a Diploma in Animal Health Technology (AHT) from Thompson Rivers University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004. Bridgland also earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from The University of British Columbia, studying from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in wildlife and animal health.
Background in Animal Health and Rehabilitation
Prior to her current roles, Janice Bridgland worked in various positions related to animal health and rehabilitation. She served as an Animal Health Inspector at the Government of Canada from 2006 to 2014, where she worked for eight years. Additionally, she was a Marine Mammal Rehabilitator at the Vancouver Aquarium from 2004 to 2006. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Animal Surveillance Technician/Research Animal Technician at the University of Guelph from 2000 to 2002.
Previous Roles at Government of Canada
Janice Bridgland has held multiple roles within the Government of Canada. In addition to her current managerial position, she worked as a Special Projects Officer for 11 months in 2010. Her diverse experiences within the organization have contributed to her understanding of operational and strategic planning in public service.