Leanne Macdonald
About Leanne Macdonald
Leanne Macdonald serves as the Acting Manager of Organizational Design and Classification at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2021. Her extensive career includes roles at the National Research Council Canada and various positions at Costco Wholesale Canada, along with a strong educational background in Psychology, Criminology, and Human Resources.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Leanne Macdonald serves as the Acting Manager of Organizational Design and Classification at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of organizational design strategies. Her role involves overseeing classification processes and ensuring alignment with government standards. Macdonald's work supports the effective management of human resources within the organization.
Previous Experience at National Research Council Canada
Macdonald has extensive experience at the National Research Council Canada, where she worked in various capacities. From 2010 to 2014, she served as a Corporate Program Coordinator, focusing on program management and coordination. Prior to that, she was an HR Coordinator from 2008 to 2010, where she managed human resources functions. Additionally, she worked as a Hiring Advisor for 10 months in 2014 to 2015, assisting in recruitment processes.
Career at Costco Wholesale Canada
Leanne Macdonald began her career at Costco Wholesale Canada, where she held various positions from 1992 to 2005. Over the course of 13 years, she gained valuable experience in retail operations and customer service. This foundational experience contributed to her skills in human resources and organizational management.
Educational Background
Macdonald holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 1988 to 1991. Additionally, she earned a Certificat in Human Resources from Université du Québec en Outaouais, studying there from 2004 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in organizational design and human resources.
Roles at Government of Canada
Throughout her career at the Government of Canada, Leanne Macdonald has held multiple roles. She worked as an Advisor in Organizational Design and Classification from 2015 to 2019, where she provided expertise in organizational structures. Following this, she served as a Supervisor of Career and Community Management from 2019 to 2021, overseeing career development initiatives and community engagement.