Margo Leight
About Margo Leight
Margo Leight serves as an Assistant Negotiator for the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2009. She has a diverse educational background, including studies in arbitration, education, sustainable communities, and business management.
Work at Government of Canada
Margo Leight has been employed as an Assistant Negotiator at the Government of Canada since 2009. In this role, she has accumulated 15 years of experience, contributing to various negotiation processes and initiatives. Her work is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, where she engages in activities that support governmental objectives and policies.
Education and Expertise
Margo Leight has a diverse educational background. She studied at the British Columbia Arbitration and Mediation Institute, completing Part I, II, and III Arbitration in 2009. Additionally, she earned a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education with a focus on Adult Instruction from Simon Fraser University, studying from 2014 to 2016. Margo also holds a Post-Baccalaureate in Community Economic Development from Simon Fraser University and has completed a program in Small Business Administration/Management at Thompson Rivers University.
Previous Experience at Elections BC
Before her current role, Margo Leight worked as a Deputy District Officer at Elections BC in Vancouver Point Grey for a brief period in 1996. Her responsibilities during this two-month tenure involved supporting the electoral process in the Vancouver area, contributing to the administration of elections.
Professional Development in Intellectual Asset Management
Margo Leight pursued professional development in Intellectual Asset Management through the Licensing Executives Society, where she completed the Fundamentals of Intellectual Asset Management in 2006. This program enhanced her understanding of managing intellectual assets, which is relevant to her negotiation and business administration roles.
Bachelor's Degree in General Studies
Margo Leight obtained her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Brandon University, where she studied General Studies from 1979 to 1981. This foundational education has contributed to her broad knowledge base and skills applicable in her professional career.