Lynne Tomson
About Lynne Tomson
Lynne Tomson serves as the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of the Strategic Policy Branch at Health Canada, a position she has held since 2022. She previously worked as Executive Director at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from 2019 to 2022 and has extensive experience in public service.
Work at Government of Canada
Lynne Tomson serves as the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister in the Strategic Policy Branch at Health Canada. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic policies within the department. Her role involves overseeing various initiatives aimed at enhancing public health and ensuring effective policy frameworks.
Previous Roles in Government
Before her current position, Lynne Tomson worked at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat as Executive Director from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for managing key projects and initiatives that supported government operations. Additionally, she served as Director General of the Defence and Marine Procurement Branch at Public Services and Procurement Canada from 2018 to 2019, where she oversaw procurement processes related to defense and marine sectors.
Education and Expertise
Lynne Tomson holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Ottawa, which she completed in 1992. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the same institution, graduating in 1991. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles and strategic management, which she applies in her roles within the government.
Career Timeline
Lynne Tomson's career in the Government of Canada spans several key positions. She began her professional journey with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Ottawa, followed by an M.B.A. in 1992. Her roles include serving as Director General at Public Services and Procurement Canada from 2018 to 2019, Executive Director at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from 2019 to 2022, and her current position at Health Canada since 2022.