Experienced Government of Canada IT Leaders who recognize the importance of Leadership / Behavioural Competencies in the development of successful IT careers, teams and organizations.
Behavioural / Leadership competency development has traditionally and continues to be overshadowed by technical competency development in all aspects of IT training and learning and development plans. This has had far reaching consequences to individual careers, teams, and organizations, especially in the Government of Canada hiring landscape where the large majority of leadership positions are staffed from within. Developing our employees early in their careers will have immediate and longer-term benefits for the organization. The consequences of not doing so are significant to careers, teams and the organization.
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"The best managers are the great individual contributors who never wanted to be a manager but decided to become a manager because they knew no one could do the job better than themselves". Steve Jobs
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Providing support to prospective and current Government of Canada IT professionals early in their career will undoubtably help prepare them for middle / senior positions of digital leadership.
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Together, our IT Generic Behavioural Competency Based Platform (specifically designed for IT Generic Positions in the GoC) and our Behavioural Competency-Based Coaching Service (with a former Government of Canada Senior IT Executive or CIO) are helping prospective and current Government of Canada IT professionals meet their career objectives.​
Our Team
Associates at eNavigate Consulting not only have significant and unique experience as Government of Canada IT Leaders, but also decades of experience using competency-based approaches to support IT recruitment, staffing, learning and development, career planning and performance management. We believe that targeted and meaningful leadership / behavioural competency development support for IT professionals and teams can have a significant positive impact to careers, teams and organizations.
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Leverage the considerable experience and knowledge our Associates have to offer. We will always ensure our clients are working with the Associate who is best positioned to respond to their unique learning and development goals. To this end, we are slowly expanding our Associate network to ensure continued and comprehensive coverage across all Information Technology Work Streams.
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John Walsh
John is a former IM/IT Executive, completing his 30+ year Government of Canada career with Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) / Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). John has extensive experience in senior leadership roles spanning most IT Generic Work Streams, most recently as a Senior Director responsible for Project and Portfolio Management, IM/IT Governance, IM/IT Planning and Reporting, Project Management Office, Enterprise Architecture, Client Relationship Management, Cyber Security and Business Continuity Management. John created eNavigate Consulting out of an appreciation for the importance of Behavioural / Leadership competency development, often overlooked as a learning and development priority but so absolutely critical to the success of Government of Canada IT professionals, leaders, teams and organizations.
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Lucie Loignon
Ms. Loignon possesses over 30 years of diverse experience in both private and public sectors, holding various information technology roles and contributing expertise across multiple departments. During her tenure, she served 15 years at the executive level within the Government of Canada (GoC), notably as Chief Information Officer and Designated Official for Cyber Security at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Immigration and Refugee Board Canada. She facilitated program and service delivery through digital transformation, IMIT operations, and staff development, overseeing Enterprise Project Management Offices at Canada Border Service Agency and ECCC. Ms. Loignon prioritizes people as per her coaching of numerous individuals over the years and her collaboration with eNavigate. She holds an MBA from Université Laval and a bachelor’s in engineering from Université du Québec in Trois-Rivières. Certified as a Project Management Professional, she currently operates as an independent consultant specializing in digital transformation, people development, governance, and project portfolio oversight, among other areas.
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Gregg Stepto
Gregg is a seasoned professional with a strong foundation in the field of Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). He earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Ottawa. Gregg has 38 years of experience in the IM/IT profession, with the Hudson’s Bay Company, the Canada Revenue Agency, and Indigenous Services Canada.
Gregg has transitioned into retirement, bringing his extensive knowledge and expertise to a new role as a part-time professor at Algonquin College in Ottawa, sharing his practical insights and real-world experiences with students. Gregg Stepto's wealth of experience in the government sector makes him an asset in navigating the complexities of Information Management and Information Technology.
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Paul Cooke
Paul completed his career at NRC after 30 years where he held various senior IT leadership positions, finishing as the Deputy CIO. In his past 38 years working, he has worked collaboratively to deliver solutions to respond to ever evolving business. His experience during this time spans from IT Architecture, Project Management to DevOps and Cyber Defense. He is currently an independent consultant working in the private and public sector developing and delivering modern digital strategies.
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Michel Lessard
Mr. Lessard completed his engineering degree in 1982 at “École Polytechnique de Montréal” as well as his master’s degree in applied sciences in 1985. In 1990, Mr. Lessard was selected to follow an intensive program at the University of Toronto in Network Engineering. In 2004, he completed the Executive MBA Program at Concordia University. Mr. Lessard has been a member of the “Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec” since 1982. Mr. Lessard has worked for over 36 years in the information and telecommunication technology field. He started his career with Bell Canada in 1984, moved to Stentor in 1993 and to Bell Canada International in 1999 for a 2.5-year assignment in Seoul, South Korea, as Vice-President of Engineering and Operations and the Chief Technology Officer. Returning to Canada in 2002, he became the General Manager of Product Management at Bell Canada, in charge of business voice services. In 2004, Mr. Lessard left Bell to assume the role of Director of Operations for Amdocs Canada, an Israeli company operating in outsourcing the billing platform for Bell Canada. In 2005, Mr. Lessard started to work for a federal government agency, the National Research Council of Canada - Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC – IRAP) as an industrial technology advisor. In January 2007, Mr. Lessard was appointed as the Director General Information Management Technology within the Information Management Group at the Department of National Defence (DND). He directed IT technology procurement in excess of $160M per year during his time at DND. In February 2011, he moved to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to work as Director General and Chief Information Officer. Later, he was promoted to Assistant Deputy Minister and CIO for the department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), as well as Vice-President Information Systems for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), where he held the two positions for four years. In 2020, after seven years at AAFC, he took a pre-retirement position at Shared Services Canada as strategic advisor for the Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Lessard retired from the federal government in April 2021. Michel is a father of two children and a grandfather with four grandsons. He has been married to Michelle for over 39 years. His hobbies include being an avid marathon runner, cycling, doing house renovations, and reading sci-fi.
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We work closely with Government of Canada IT professionals and teams to help facilitate a better understanding of behavioural competencies - for the benefit of individual career advancement, and the pursuit of team and organizational excellence.
Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada :
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"Take ownership of your professional development by aligning your learning plan and your career plan and the competencies required in the positions you hope to hold in the future"
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"Behavioural competencies are often directly linked to your ability to lead"
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Number of Behavioural Competencies assigned to IT Generic Positions by TBS, each an important indicator of leadership potential.
52
IT Generic position (types) in the GoC that have Job Competency Profiles that consist of multiple behavioural competencies at varying levels of proficiency.
20%
Estimated % of Government of Canada IT Leaders expected to retire in the next 5 years.
100%
Our commitment to our clients, the next generation of digital leadership in the GoC.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Our Associates are committed to always acting in the best interest of their clients, in a manner that is honest, transparent, and provides meaningful value.
Accountability
Our Associates recognize that they are accountable to their clients, ensuring they provide meaningful and actionable advice that is consistent with the clients' career goals, at all times.
Knowledge
Our Associates have extensive experience in the IT (formerly CS) portfolio of work, as well as executive IT leadership. They will put this experience and knowledge to work for our clients.
Commitment
When you become a client of ours, our door is always open for a brief chat or follow-up, anytime, free of charge.
Passion
Our Associates have a passion for mentoring the next generation of digital leadership in the Government of Canada. If you have a passion for career advancement and digital leadership, we have a good fit!