Joshua Porter
About Joshua Porter
Joshua Porter is a Policy Manager with extensive experience in regulatory policy management, particularly in biocides. He has held various roles at Health Canada, Transport Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, and he studied Chemistry at Carleton University.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Joshua Porter has been serving as a Policy Manager at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, he focuses on regulatory policy management, particularly in the area of biocides. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of policies that govern the use of biocides within Canada. This position builds on his extensive experience in regulatory affairs and policy analysis.
Previous Experience at Health Canada
Joshua Porter has held multiple positions at Health Canada | Santé Canada. He worked as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer in the Vaccine Unit from 2009 to 2016, where he contributed to regulatory processes related to vaccines. He later served as a Senior Policy Analyst from 2017 to 2020, and briefly as Acting Regulatory Policy Manager in 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Corporate Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Advisor for eight months in 2017 and as a Document Coordinator in Quality Assurance Management for six months.
Experience at Transport Canada
In 2020, Joshua Porter worked at Transport Canada | Transports Canada as a Regulatory Policy Advisor and Team Lead for five months. His role involved leading a team focused on regulatory policy development, contributing to the regulatory framework within the transportation sector.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Joshua Porter studied at Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in regulatory policy, particularly in areas related to biocides and analytical chemistry.
Early Career and Co-op Experience
Joshua Porter began his career as a Co-op Student at Natural Resources Canada, where he worked as an Analytical Chemistry Technician in 2007 for seven months. This early experience in analytical chemistry contributed to his understanding of regulatory compliance and enforcement in subsequent roles.