Sarah De Sa
About Sarah De Sa
Sarah De Sa is a Program Assistant at the Government of Canada since 2019, with a strong background in health science and various roles in financial and statistical sectors. She holds a Master of Science from the University of Ottawa and has extensive experience in research methods and health policy.
Work at Government of Canada
Sarah De Sa has been serving as a Program Assistant at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, she has contributed to various administrative and programmatic tasks, supporting the operations within her department. Her tenure in Ottawa, Ontario, spans over five years, during which she has gained experience in government processes and public service.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current position, Sarah De Sa worked at Foresters Financial as a Case Manager from 2017 to 2020. Her responsibilities included managing client cases and providing support to ensure effective service delivery. Additionally, she served as an Enumerator at Statistics Canada for three months in 2011 and held roles at Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company and Hooper Holmes Canada Ltd., where she gained experience in underwriting, new business operations, and medical interviewing.
Education and Expertise
Sarah De Sa holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Science from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Human Biology from the University of Toronto between 2010 and 2015. Furthermore, she obtained a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management from the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies. Her education has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and health policy.
Skills and Knowledge
Sarah De Sa possesses an in-depth understanding of health policy and health care government systems and operations. Her expertise includes qualitative and quantitative research methods in epidemiological practices. She has also developed a template for data input and organization that is utilized to record sales and productivity for new and used car sales at Scarborough Toyota, showcasing her skills in data management and operational efficiency.