Shanel Desrochers
About Shanel Desrochers
Shanel Desrochers is a Jr. Project Officer at the Government of Canada, with a background in law and international business. She has held various roles in public service and academia, including positions at Queensland Health and MacEwan University.
Current Role as Jr. Project Officer
Shanel Desrochers currently serves as a Jr. Project Officer at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she conducts space utilization studies and cost-benefit analyses, contributing to the effective management of resources. Desrochers coordinates with both internal and external service providers to implement Real Property Projects. She is also responsible for developing technical documents and detailed Computer Assisted Designs (CAD) for accommodation moves and small initiatives. Furthermore, she provides operational support for facility management repairs and maintenance, ensuring the quality and safety of premises.
Experience at Government of Canada
Shanel Desrochers has extensive experience working at the Government of Canada. She initially served as a Service Canada Benefits Officer from 2016 to 2018, where she worked for two years in Edmonton, Alberta. Following this, she held the position of Payment Services Officer from 2020 to 2021 for six months in Edmonton. Additionally, she worked as a Payment Services Officer from 2015 to 2016 for one year in the Edmonton area. This diverse experience has equipped her with a solid understanding of government operations and service delivery.
Previous Experience at Queensland Health
In 2019, Shanel Desrochers completed a legal placement at Queensland Health in Brisbane, Australia. This role lasted for three months and provided her with practical experience in the legal field, enhancing her understanding of health law and policy. This international experience complements her academic background in law and contributes to her overall expertise.
Educational Background
Shanel Desrochers has a robust educational background in law and business. She studied at Bond University, where she achieved a Juris Doctor with Distinction from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in International Business from MacEwan University, studying there from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she pursued further legal studies at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, where she earned a Juris Doctor in 2018. In 2020, she completed a Python course at Stanford University, enhancing her technical skills.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role and previous positions, Shanel Desrochers has developed a range of skills and responsibilities. She provides advice and analyses to assist in the development of policies and procedures for regional or branch management. Her work includes conducting space utilization studies, coordinating with service providers, and developing technical documents. Desrochers also ensures operational support for facility management, focusing on the quality and safety of the premises.