Christopher McKillop

About Christopher McKillop

Christopher McKillop's curriculum vitae

Vox Populi Communications

I work with clients to:

research, write and edit communications products such as speeches, media releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, newsletters, video and PowerPoint products, website texts, op-eds, articles and related materials for use in traditional and new media;
research, write and edit policy and program documents, such as Reports on Plans and Priorities, Departmental Performance Reports to Parliament and business plans; and
develop communications strategies.

I have experience with fields including: economics, innovation and productivity; labour market policy and programs; immigration and citizenship issues; ethics; social policy issues; international affairs; the environment; cultural trade; and health.

Clients include the International Labour Organization, the Senate Ethics Officer, the Ethics Commissioner, and Ministers and senior officials in federal departments and agencies such as Industry, Environment, Health, Human Resources and Social Development, Indian and Northern Affairs, National Research Council, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Library and Archives.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Briefing Advisor

Employment and Immigration Canada, National Headquarters

Analyzed issues to establish policy and communications strategies for Ministers and senior officials for Cabinet and Senate committees, meetings and public appearances
Managed legislative processes and trained departmental staff on parliamentary practice and briefing note preparation
Created a strategic process to ensure effective visits by Ministers in Canada and internationally

Senior Management Analyst, then Chief,

Management Advisory Services

Employment and Immigration Canada, Ontario Region

Delivered, then directed, a consulting service that improved delivery of departmental programs, producing savings and improving client service

EDUCATION / TRAINING / GENERAL:

M.A., University of Toronto, Public Administration

B.A., (Hons.), University of Western Ontario, Political Science

Volunteer communications strategist and writer for organizations including the Community Foundation of Ottawa and CODE (formerly the Canadian Organization for Development through Education)

Past-chair of the Board of Directors of Joan of Arc Academy, an independent, bilingual elementary school for girls

Three day winner on AJeopardy@ and other game shows in Canada, the United States and Australia