Pierre Savard, Mgp
About Pierre Savard, Mgp
Pierre Savard serves as the A/Chief of Digital Communications in the Communications and Public Affairs Branch at Health Canada, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in web publishing and communication management across various government departments.
Work at Government of Canada
Pierre Savard currently holds the position of A/Chief in the Digital Communications sector within the Communications and Public Affairs Branch at Health Canada. He has been in this role since 2020, working from home. His responsibilities include providing senior support on the COVID-19 file, where he leads the integration of data and dashboards into Canada.ca/coronavirus. Prior to this, he worked at Public Works and Government Services Canada as A/Gestionnaire, Gouvernance web for 11 months in 2019-2020.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Savard has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Université du Québec en Outaouais, completing his studies from 2011 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Design with a specialization in Comic Strip from the same institution, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he obtained an Administration Certificate in Marketing from 2002 to 2004. His expertise includes creating page layouts and graphic designs using HTML, CSS, and content management systems.
Background
Pierre Savard's professional journey includes significant roles in various government departments. He worked as a Web Publisher at Environment Canada from 2012 to 2015, where he developed skills in managing and publishing communication products for both print and web mediums. His experience also encompasses strategic communication advice to a diverse range of stakeholders, including authors, clients, managers, and high management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Pierre Savard has demonstrated a strong understanding of Government of Canada communication policies and web standards. His contributions to the COVID-19 communication efforts have been notable, particularly in leading the integration of critical data into public-facing platforms. His background in arts and design, combined with his project management skills, has equipped him to effectively manage communication strategies across various mediums.