Jessica Veysey
About Jessica Veysey
Jessica Veysey is a Personnel Selection Officer with the Government of Canada since 2020. She has a diverse background in administrative roles and support services, along with extensive educational qualifications in social sciences and psychology.
Work at Government of Canada
Jessica Veysey has been employed as a Personnel Selection Officer at the Government of Canada since 2020. In this role, she administers psychological and general ability tests, including the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT). She also supports military members transitioning to civilian life by providing information on entitlements and services available for veterans, particularly those associated with medical releases. Additionally, she facilitates Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) seminars, covering topics such as self-assessment, resume writing, job search strategies, interview techniques, and transition services.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Veysey holds a Bachelor of Social Science with Joint Honours in Communication and Sociology from the University of Ottawa, completed between 2004 and 2008. She further pursued a Specialization in Psychology at the same institution, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she achieved a Developmental Services Worker diploma from 2011 to 2013 and a Graduate Certificate in Retirement Communities Management from 2017 to 2018.
Background
Jessica Veysey has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles primarily in Ottawa, Ontario. Her early career included positions as a Customer Service Representative at Campus Living Centres and as a Food and Beverage Services Worker at Algonquin College, where she worked for seven years. She also served as a Residential Counsellor at Ottawa Foyers Partage and held multiple positions at Unitarian House of Ottawa, including Administrative Assistant, Administration and Marketing Manager, and Developmental Services Worker.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role, Jessica Veysey gained experience in the insurance sector as Personal and Commercial Lines Support at Tanner Insurance. She worked there for a total of one year across two separate tenures, from 2010 to 2011 and again for one month in 2012. Her work experience also includes a position as a Recreational Programmer at Carefor Health & Community Services, where she contributed for two years from 2012 to 2014.