Paul De Civita
About Paul De Civita
Paul De Civita serves as the Director General, currently on leave, at the Government of Canada. He has extensive experience in various roles within the federal government, focusing on integrating climate change considerations into policies and promoting sustainability.
Work at Government of Canada
Paul De Civita has held various positions within the Government of Canada since 1989. He currently serves as the Director General, Away on Leave, a role he has occupied since 2018. Prior to this, he worked as the Director General for the Canada Post Corporation Review Secretariat starting in 2017. His career includes significant roles such as Senior Director at the Policy Research Initiative from 2007 to 2010, and Executive Director at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from 2016 to 2017. De Civita has also contributed to Health Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Paul De Civita holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Carleton University, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at McGill University from 1982 to 1986. His educational background is complemented by studies in Commerce and Social Studies at Vanier College from 1980 to 1982. De Civita's expertise includes economics, policy development, and integrating climate change considerations into government operations.
Background
Paul De Civita began his career as an Economist at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada from 1989 to 1992. He then transitioned to Environment Canada, where he served as Senior Economist from 1992 to 1998 and later as Director and Senior Economist until 1999. His experience spans various departments, including Health Canada, where he held roles such as Manager and Chief Economist, and Interim Director. He has also worked at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Policy Horizons Canada.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Paul De Civita has focused on promoting sustainability and environmental initiatives within the federal government. He has been instrumental in integrating climate change considerations into government policies and operations. His work at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat involved promoting innovative advances in greening government operations, reflecting his commitment to environmental stewardship.