Maja Jelic
About Maja Jelic
Maja Jelic is a Foreign Service Officer at the Government of Canada, with a background in international relations and languages. She has worked in various roles, including as a Parliamentary Precinct Client Services Advisor and a Quality Assurance Analyst, and is fluent in seven languages.
Work at Government of Canada
Maja Jelic has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2018 as a Foreign Service Officer. In this role, she engages in diplomatic activities and represents Canadian interests internationally. Prior to her current position, she worked for one year as a Parliamentary Precinct Client Services Advisor from 2017 to 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario. This position involved providing support and services related to the Parliamentary Precinct.
Education and Expertise
Maja Jelic graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, focusing on International Relations and Affairs from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in international diplomacy and languages, which are essential for her current role. She is fluent in seven languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Croatian, English, Portuguese, and Polish.
Background in Quality Assurance
Before her tenure at the Government of Canada, Maja Jelic worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Transport Canada from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of various processes and services. This experience contributed to her analytical skills and attention to detail, which are valuable in her current diplomatic role.
Career Progression
Maja Jelic's career began with her role as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Transport Canada, followed by her position as a Parliamentary Precinct Client Services Advisor. Her progression to Foreign Service Officer reflects her growing expertise in international relations and her commitment to public service. She has been in her current role for six years, demonstrating her dedication to her work.