Samantha Cohen
About Samantha Cohen
Samantha Cohen is a Program Officer at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in project management, client care, and community services, with prior experience at Staples Promotional Products Canada and Kinark Child and Family Services.
Work at Government of Canada
Samantha Cohen has been employed as a Program Officer at the Government of Canada since 2020. In this role, she provides strategic guidance on complex community projects by developing integrated approaches. She interprets and applies policies, procedures, and legislation relevant to her position. Additionally, she negotiates funding proposals and monitors the progress of approved projects and agreements. Her responsibilities also include assessing and making recommendations on Grants and Contribution applications and Labour Market Impact Assessments.
Previous Experience at Staples Promotional Products Canada
Before her current role, Samantha Cohen worked at Staples Promotional Products Canada for a total of five years in various capacities. She served as a Project Manager from 2018 to 2020, overseeing project execution. Prior to that, she held the position of Merchandising Operations Coordinator for nine months in 2017-2018. Additionally, she worked as an E-Commerce Systems Team Coordinator for six months in 2018 and as a Client Care Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Her experience at Staples also included a role as a Box Office Associate from 2009 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Cohen holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from York University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science at George Brown College from 2013 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with skills relevant to her current role, particularly in research and analysis, which she applies to labour market data across various industries.
Background in Community Services
Samantha Cohen has a background in community services, having worked as an Instructor Therapist at Kinark Child and Family Services for three months in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Skating Instructor for the Town of Richmond Hill from 2013 to 2015. These roles contributed to her understanding of community needs and the importance of strategic project development.