CIA Head Office
Canadian Institute of Actuaries
360 Albert Street, Suite 1740
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7
Tel.: 613-236-8196 (Extension numbers are listed in [ ] brackets below.)
Fax: 613-233-4552
Questions or specific support: head.office@cia-ica.ca
General feedback or concerns: feedback@cia-ica.ca
Website problems: webmaster@cia-ica.ca
To e-mail any of the Head Office staff, please follow the format below:
First Name.Last Name@cia-ica.ca
Organizational Chart of the Head Office
Executive Director
Michel C. Simard
Executive Director [108]
executive.director@cia-ica.ca
Linda Fleurant-Beaulieu
Executive Assistant [113]
- Supports work of the Executive Director
- Supports Board
Membership and Operations
Daniel Pilon
Director, Operations [110]
- Oversees the delivery of the following Head Office functions:
- Membership
- Finance
- Human resources and facilities management
- Information technology
- Research
- Volunteer management
- Financial reporting and budget preparation
- Supports Human Resources, Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee of the Board
Jacques Leduc
Associate Director, Membership and People Management [103]
- Jointly oversees the delivery of the following Head Office functions:
- Membership
- Human resources
- Volunteer management
- Staff payroll and benefits administration
- Accounts payable and travel reimbursements
Shlomit Jacobson
Program Manager, Research [157]
- Project management for CIA research projects
- Provides drafting and writing support
- Supports Research Council
Volunteer Services
Sue Alcott
Manager, Volunteer Services [118]
- Lead the volunteer services team
- Develop capacity to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers
- Cultivate opportunities to enhance volunteer engagement
Vacant
Coordinator, Volunteer Services [126]
- Coordinates all volunteer services department activities
- Provides administrative support to the Volunteer Management and Development Advisory Group and the New Members Advisory Group
- Coordinates the development of orientation material and other documents for volunteers
- Maintains the Volunteer Centre on the website
Eric Mastropietro
Coordinator, Volunteer Services [105]
- Provides support for volunteer services department activities
- Coordinates teleconference numbers, access codes, and posting of minutes for all committees
- Assists chairs of all committees with recruitment needs
Finance
Lidia Frassine
Manager, Membership and Finance [102]
- Accounting
- Membership dues
- Tax receipts
- Waiver of dues processing
- Membership applications
Information Technology (IT)
Greg Sienkiewicz
Manager, IT Business Solutions [115]
- Maintains Head Office computer network
- Coordinates all website development and maintenance
- Manages the membership database, including the production of statistical reports
David Gabriele
Specialist, IT [123]
- CRM development and maintenance
- Systems improvements and re-engineering
- Queries, reports, imports, and exports
- Network administration
Amgalan Wilson
Analyst, Web & IT [140]
- Supports day-to-day technology needs
- Systems and website maintenance
- Data processing
- End-user support
Communications and Public Affairs
Sandra Caya
Director, Communications and Public Affairs [116]
- Oversees the following:
- Internal and external communications
- Government relations and media outreach
- Marketing
- Publications
- Supports Public Affairs Council
Chris Fievoli
Staff Actuary, Communications and Public Affairs [613-656-1927]
- Provides in-house technical actuarial support for CIA activities
- Liaises with current members, future members, education partners, and the public on queries and other initiatives
- Provides project management and drafting support for CIA public statements
Marketing
Kelly Fry
Manager, Marketing [127]
- Responsible for branding and marketing initiatives
- Sponsorship
- Social media strategy
Nathan Pilbrow
Senior Coordinator, Digital Marketing [155]
- Graphic design
- Website content and design
- Online classified ads
Maryanne Bright
Marketing Content Writer [158]
- Content creation for events, publications, and web
- Social media promotions
Publications
Josée Gonthier
Manager, Communications [106]
- Oversees the publication process, including translation and scheduling of all publications, and reviews French and English documentation
- Develops and evaluates new processes and procedures to streamline the throughput of the communications and public affairs department
- Supports the leadership on special projects
Olivia da Silva
Editor, English [112]
- Edits and reviews all English documents
- Oversees the production of Seeing Beyond Risk and the Annual Report
- Provides drafting and editing support for special projects
Marie-Eve Bourgault
Editor, French [135]
- Provides translation, editing, and proofreading services for technical material in French
- Oversees (e)Bulletin planning
Judith Lefebvre
Editor-Translator, French [137]
- Provides translation, editing, and proofreading services for non-technical material in French
- Coordinates the translation of announcements and (e)Bulletin articles
Professional Practice and Governance
Lynn Blackburn
Director, Professional Practice and Governance [117]
- Oversees the following:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) compliance
- Election process
- Overall policy development, including changes to the Bylaws and Rules of Professional Conduct
- Supports the Actuarial Standards Board, Actuarial Profession Oversight Board, Practice Development Council, Actuarial Guidance Council, the Governance and Nominations Committee, and the Professionalism and Credential Monitoring Board
Josée Racette
Manager, Professional Practice [107]
- Manages the development of Standards of Practice and guidance material, ensuring that the due process requirements are fully met and documented
- Executes all aspects of the production of the French version of corporate documents (e.g., standards, guidance material, Bylaws, Rules, policies, etc.), and coordinates the final review with the Communications and Public Affairs department
- Drafts policies, as needed
- Supports the Actuarial Guidance Council and the Actuarial Standards Board, and their respective committees and designated groups
Leona Campbell
Senior Coordinator, Professional Practice and International Affairs [124]
- Administrative support to the International Affairs Council, Actuarial Profession Oversight Board, and Actuarial Standards Board
- Supports the Professional Conduct Board and the Professionalism and Credential Monitoring Board
- Oversees the continuing professional development (CPD) compliance and audit processes, and the disclosure of criminal conviction process
Education and Professional Development
Alicia Rollo
Director, Education and International Affairs [136]
- Oversees the following:
- Development and delivery of education and qualification requirements, processes, and programs
- Mutual recognition agreements and international relations related to education
- Development and delivery of professional development programs, meetings, seminars, webcasts, and other events for the Institute
- Career outreach and university relations
- International strategy
- CIA participation in the International Actuarial Association and related committees
- Supports International Affairs Council and Eligibility and Education Council
Joseph Gabriel
Staff Actuary, Education [150]
- In-house professional actuarial resource and content specialist for the education and professional development department
- Responsible for enhancing the Institute’s education and professional development offerings
- Manages career and membership outreach activities to promote the actuarial profession and the Institute
- General inquiries regarding careers as an actuary
Nancy Jenkinson
Manager, Conference and Meeting Services [104]
- Planning, logistics, and execution of meeting services for all events, council, and committee meetings, Annual Conference, and specialty seminars
- Manages program content development for Annual Conference and specialty seminars
Leslie Lenton
Project Manager, Education and Professional Development [134]
- Project management of education and professional development programs and initiatives
- Administrative support to Eligibility and Education Council and its various committees
- Manages the University Accreditation Program (UAP) and university relationships
Roxanne Vézina
Senior Coordinator, Education and Professional Development [111]
- Coordinates event and meeting registration processes
- Meeting services
- Planning and coordination of webcasts