Rinpal Sandhu

Supported consultations and negotiations with Indigenous partners on treaty and self-government, providing research for policy and legislative options. Assisted in co-developing the Secretariat for Common Process and revising the Modern Treaty Implementation Cabinet Directive.

Managed 13 complex capital projects across 11 First Nation communities, with an estimated total cost of around $100M. Engaged with First Nation communities to plan, develop, manage, and deliver public-directed water treatment, waste management, and electrification projects.

Responsible for the delivery and overall operation of Homelessness and Aboriginal Programs, collaborating with various stakeholders and community partners. Assessed applications, negotiated, planned, organized, and monitored projects with a strong focus on community development and quality assurance for contribution agreements.

Handled Ministerial inquiries on sensitive issues and employer/third-party escalations on staff decisions. Prepared briefing notes and statistical reports for senior management, providing recommendations on sensitivities.

Assigned work to staff, reviewed and approved leave requests, and mitigated issues. Held bi-weekly meetings to provide updates on Temporary Foreign Worker Program directives and discuss staff concerns.

Reviewed, analyzed, and recommended proposals, contracts, and reports submitted by staff. Updated staff and management on policy updates and changes to program directives/guidelines.

Managed, negotiated, assessed, amended, and monitored multi-million dollar Grants & Contribution Agreements for various settlement programs. Worked with NGOs and internal/external clients to deliver settlement programs.

Reviewed, assessed, negotiated, recommended, approved, and monitored Grants and Contribution Agreements for various programs. Prepared briefing material and reports, providing advice and recommendations to senior management.

Provided general ledger, payroll, and banking financial reconciliation, balancing, and reporting services. Ensured accurate recording and control of accounting transactions and related client support for diverse departments/agencies.

Assessed clients’ service needs and provided tailored information, advice, guidance, and support on Service Canada and partner offerings. Conducted fact-finding with clients to determine appropriate service offerings.

Responsible for the accurate and efficient scheduling, admissions, and registration of all patients in a high-volume environment. Facilitated patient care by providing high-level support and assistance to patient cluster staff, children, and families.

Provided front-line customer service to the public regarding health and long-term care coverage services in a high-volume environment. Assessed health coverage eligibility by reviewing official documents and applying legislation.

Applied knowledge of natural justice, fairness, and administrative review principles in decision-making. Formulated approaches and conducted detailed research, fact-finding, interviews, and investigations within a legal framework.

Monitored the lab and provided one-on-one assistance to students to provoke higher efficiency. Referred students to academic resources and socialized with them to help with academic, personal, and emotional needs.

Activities and societies: Management Association, Student Association, Qualitative/Quantities Research Projects, Cricket, Volleyball, Soccer, Sikh Association, South Asian Alliance Association

Graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) with a specialization in Health Studies, Sociology, and a minor in Economics and Geography. Participated in various student associations and research projects.