Leah Evelynn
About Leah Evelynn
Leah Evelynn is a Program Officer at the Government of Canada, specializing in Crown First Nation Relations. She has a background in accounting and has held various positions in both the public and private sectors, including roles at Ridout & Maybee LLP and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Leah Evelynn currently serves as a Program Officer at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she works within the Reconciliation Secretariat Branch, focusing on Crown First Nation Relations. Her responsibilities include managing programs that support Indigenous communities and ensuring effective communication between government entities and First Nations.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Prior to her current position, Leah Evelynn worked as an Administrative and ATIP Officer at the Government of Canada from 2019 to 2020. This role involved handling administrative tasks and Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests, contributing to the transparency and accountability of government operations.
Experience at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Leah Evelynn gained valuable experience as a Funding Officer/Financial Analyst at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she was responsible for financial analysis and managing funding programs aimed at supporting Indigenous communities in the Ottawa, Canada area.
Education and Qualifications
Leah Evelynn studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she earned an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting, from 2014 to 2016. She furthered her education at Nipissing University, obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 2016 to 2018.
Early Career at Ridout & Maybee LLP
Leah Evelynn began her career at Ridout & Maybee LLP, where she held two positions in 2016. She first worked as an Accounts Receivable Clerk for four months, followed by a role as an Intermediate Accounting Clerk for two months. These positions provided her with foundational experience in accounting and financial management.