Current position: Economist, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
Co-op position: Research Analyst (Intergovernmental Policy), Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
Academic background: Philosophy & History, Queen’s University
Current employer: Business Expertise Advisor, Service Canada
Academic Background: Political Science, Simon Fraser University
Meet MPS alum Kirstin Alleyne
Current position: Clean and Green Coordinator, City of Hamilton
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Planner, City of Hamilton
Academic background: Political Science, McMaster University
Current position: Senior Systems Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op position: Economic Development Coordinator, City of Waterloo
Academic Background: Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability, Governance and Community, University of Waterloo
Current position: Business Advisor, Ontario Digital Service
Co-op position: Policy and Research Analyst, Treasury Board Secretariat
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts (honours), Political Science, Western University
Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Control
Co-op experience: Junior Policy Analyst, ON Ministry of Education
Academic background: Law and Justice, Algoma University
Current Position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op Position: Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario & Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position: Business Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Academic background: Political Science & French, McMaster University
Current position: Director of Enteprise Sales, Degreed Canada
Co-op experience: Analyst, Regional Economics & Innovation Unit, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Political Science, University of Waterloo
Jordan Hughes
Current position: Policy Analyst (Cannabis Retail Implementation), Ontario Ministry of Finance
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Human Services Integration Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services
Academic background: English, Religion, Women's Studies, University of Toronto
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Current position: Senior Economist, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
Co-op position: Junior Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario
Academic Background: Political Science, McMaster University
Current position: Policy Specialist (Strategic Policy & Government Relations), Halton Region
Co-op position: Health Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Honours Double Major in Political Science & Sociology, McMaster University
Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position: Business Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services Academic background: Political Science & French, McMaster University
Current position: Planner (Provincial Planning Office), Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Co-op position: Advisor, CleanTech & Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Ontario Investment Office (OIO), Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Current position: Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
Co-op position: Policy Assistant, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto (Government of Ontario)
Academic background: Philosophy, Brock University
Current position: Senior Research Advisor for Safety Policy and Education Branch, Ministry of Transportation
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Health Study
Academic Background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts, double major in English Literature/Law/Justice & minor in Philosophy, Laurentian University
Co-op position: Project Management Coordinator, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Academic background: Arts and Business- History, Human Resources Specialization, University of Waterloo
Co-op position: Service Design & Transition Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Current position: Manager (Policy & Government Relations), The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Officer, Environmental Service Directorate, Public Works and Government Services Canada; Policy Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Academic background: History & Political Science (York University), Bachelor of Education (University of Toronto)
Current position: Senior Business Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
Co-op experience: Advisor, Science and Technology Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
Academic background: Arts & Science, University of Guelph
Current position: Policy/Program Advisor (Strategic Policy & Transportation Economics), Ministry of Transportation
Co-op positions: Safety Research Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Assistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Current position: Policy and Issues Analyst, Capital Policy and Programs Branch, Ministry of Education
Co-op experience: Junior Policy Analyst, ON Ministry of Education
Academic background: English, Trent University
Current position: Advisor (Health Planning and Performance), Region of Peel
Co-op experience: Health Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Political Science and Health Studies, McMaster University
Current position: Senior Research Officer, Citizenship, Heritage and Regions - Canadian Heritage
Co-op experience: Economic Research Assistant, Copyright and International Trade Policy, Canadian Heritage
Academic background: Political Science & French, Western University
Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Co-op position: Project Coordinator, Ericsson Canada
Academic background: Gender Studies & Political Science, Queen's University
Current position: Program Analyst (Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking) Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Co-op position: Policy/Research Assistant, Strategy & Innovation Branch, Environmental Services, York Region
Current position: Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Co-op experience: Organizational Effectiveness Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Academic background: Communication Studies and Performing Arts, St. Lawrence University
Current position: Senior Policy Analyst (Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch), Public Safety Canada
Co-op position: Analyst, Statistics Canada
Academic background: Legal Studies, Arts & Business co-op, minor in Sociology, University of Waterloo
Current position: Marketing Coordinator Rapid Novor (biotechnology startup)
Co-op position: Growth Specialist, Hubba (tech startup) & Usability Researcher, Desire2Learn
Current position: Records Clerk, City of Waterloo
Co-op experience: Junior Research/Policy Analyst, City of Waterloo
Academic background: Philosophy and Leadership Studies, University of New Brunswick
Current position: Business Improvement Analyst, Health Performance and Accountability, Regional Municipality of Peel
Co-op experience: Student Coordinator, Volunteer Resources Team, Health Services; Evaluation Assistant, Health Performance and Accountability, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background: Criminology and Law, University of Toronto
Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Co-op position: Junior Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Academic background: Philosophy, Western University
Current position: Business & Fiscal Planning Lead, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Co-op position: Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Classical Studies, Queen's University
Current position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Co-op position: Policy and Programs Assistant/Research Marketing Associate, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Current position: Policy Analyst (National Office for Victims), Public Safety Canada
Co-op experience: Analyst-Researcher, Industry Canada
Academic background: Political Science, University of Toronto
Current career: Modern and Foreign Language Coordinator/Teacher, England
Co-op experience: Junior Program Officer, Environmental Stewardship Branch, Environment Canada; Student Leadership Program Assistant, Organizational and Human Development, University of Waterloo
Academic background: French, University of Waterloo
Current position: Senior Program Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada
Academic background: Arts and Science, University of Guelph
Meet MPS alum Aamir Hajeeyani
Current position: Parliamentary Assistant, Parliament of Canada
Co-op position: Constituency Assistant to the Hon.Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo riding
Academic background: Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Minor in Law, Carleton University
Current position: Analyst, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Co-op position: Analyst, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Periodical Programs Directorate, Canadian Heritage
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Academic background: Music, University of Manitoba
Meet MPS alumn Tracy Suerich
Academic background: Political Science and Business, Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-op position: Junior Business Advisor, Ontario Investment Office, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Current position: Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eve & Co Incorporated
Co-op position: Analyst, Retail and Service Industries Division at Statistics Canada
Meet MPS alum Sridaya Srivatsan
Current position: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Co-op experience: Data Analyst, Periodical Publishing Policy, Canadian Heritage; Research Assistant, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Gatineau
Academic background: Business Administration, Simon Fraser University
Current position: Senior Analyst (Economic Strategy Tables Bureau), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Co-op position: Research Intern, Niagara Parks Commission
Academic background: Political Science, Bishop's University
Current position: Senior Health Care Consultant, Santis Health
Co-op experience: PERL Policy Co-op, ON Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Academic background: History, Queen's University
Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Co-op position: Research & Insights Analyst, Toronto Transit Commission
Academic background: Global Development & Gender Studies, Queen’s University
Current position: Business Intelligence Specialist, Blue North Strategies
Co-op position: Junior Operations Analyst (Business Planning & Analytics), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.