Philippe Blanchette
About Philippe Blanchette
Philippe Blanchette serves as the Manager (Executive) of People Strategies and Services at the Government of Canada, bringing extensive experience in Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety. His career includes significant roles at Public Services and Procurement Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada, where he has managed various human resources initiatives.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Philippe Blanchette serves as the Manager (Executive) of People Strategies and Services at the Government of Canada. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of human resources strategies and services in Ottawa, Ontario. His role involves overseeing various initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Public Services and Procurement Canada
Philippe Blanchette has significant experience at Public Services and Procurement Canada, where he held multiple roles. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Director General of Labour Relations and Ethics, Occupational Health and Safety and Well-Being. Prior to that, he served as the Labour Relation and Values & Ethics Director from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as a Senior Labour Relation Officer from 2013 to 2017 and as a Manager of HR Resolution from 2017 to 2018.
Background in Employment and Social Development Canada
Blanchette worked at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as a Labour Relation Consultant from 2009 to 2013. His role involved providing expert advice on labour relations matters. He also held positions at Service Canada, including Operational Consultant for In Person Services and Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance Program Investigator.
Educational Qualifications
Philippe Blanchette studied at Université de Moncton, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from 1996 to 2000. He also completed an Associate's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his extensive career in human resources and labour relations.
Leadership and Project Management Experience
Throughout his career, Philippe Blanchette has coordinated and managed large departmental projects and initiatives in the field of Human Resources. His leadership roles have involved overseeing teams and ensuring the successful delivery of quality outcomes in various human resource functions.