Gillian Lavee
About Gillian Lavee
Gillian Lavee serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Intact, with a background in political support and international development. She has held various roles in the House of Commons of Canada and the European Parliament, and possesses strong bilingual communication skills.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Gillian Lavee serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Intact Financial Corporation. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the executive team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, she is responsible for providing high-level administrative support, facilitating communication, and managing schedules to ensure the efficiency of the CEO's office.
Previous Experience at House of Commons of Canada
Prior to her current role, Gillian Lavee worked at the House of Commons of Canada. She served as the Executive Assistant to MP Ali Ehsassi for six months in 2020, following two years as Constituency Manager for the same MP from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she managed constituency operations and supported legislative functions within the Canadian political system.
International Development Experience
Gillian Lavee gained valuable experience in international development through her role at Global Affairs Canada. She worked as the Assistant to the Director of Contracting Services in International Development Canada for seven months in 2016. This position involved focusing on contracting services, contributing to her understanding of international relations and development processes.
Educational Background in Political Science
Gillian Lavee has an extensive educational background in political science and international relations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from York University - Glendon College from 2008 to 2013. She then completed a Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs at Université de Montréal from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she studied at Sciences Po Strasbourg, where she achieved a Certificate of European Political Studies in 2011.
Experience in European Political Environment
Gillian Lavee has experience working in the European political environment as a Trainee in the Office of Vice President/MEP Pavel Telička at the European Parliament. This role lasted four months from 2016 to 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. Her work in this setting has contributed to her understanding of international political dynamics and legislative processes.