Sylvain Briand
About Sylvain Briand
Sylvain Briand is a Talent Acquisition Manager at the Government of Canada, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in communication and psychology, with previous roles in talent acquisition and emergency management.
Work at Government of Canada
Sylvain Briand has served as a Talent Acquisition Manager at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, he has focused on talent acquisition and student program management. His previous positions within the Government of Canada include Proactive Recruiter from 2009 to 2014, HR Advisor from 2014 to 2016, and Exercise Practitioner in Emergency Management from 2016 to 2019. Throughout his tenure, he has developed a recruiting strategy that emphasizes collaboration with his team.
Education and Expertise
Sylvain Briand earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Psychology from the University of Ottawa, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. His educational background has provided him with a foundation in effective communication and understanding human behavior, which are essential in his roles in talent acquisition and human resources.
Background
Before his current role, Sylvain Briand worked at the University of Ottawa in various capacities. He served as a Communication Officer in Career Services from 2000 to 2003 and as a Liaison Officer from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he held the position of Director of the Professional Development Centre at the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, from 2006 to 2008. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in communication and professional development.
Achievements in Emergency Management
Sylvain Briand has experience in emergency management, having worked as an Exercise Practitioner at the Government of Canada from 2016 to 2019. In this role, he was involved in planning and executing emergency management exercises, which are critical for ensuring preparedness and response capabilities within government operations.