People, Innovation, and Results

Executive Vice President, People, Innovation, and Results & Chief Financial Officer – Jason Reid

Jason Reid (he/him) joined the Canada Energy Regulator on September 5, 2023, where he accepted the role of Executive Vice-President of People, Innovation, and Results & Chief Financial Officer.

He has a long and distinguished career in the federal public service, working as a senior leader in various departments and agencies. Most recently, Jason held the position of Chief Information Officer, Information Management Senior Official and Director General at Natural Resources Canada and at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. He also spearheaded two major digital transformation initiatives for the Government of Canada: Web Renewal and GCDocs. Jason was awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee medal for his outstanding service.

Jason has a bachelor’s degree in social science (economics) from the University of Ottawa. He currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, which is built on unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory. The peoples of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land.

Professional Affiliations, Degrees and Distinctions:

  • Bachelor of Social Science, University of Ottawa

Vice President, People and Workforce Supports and Chief Human Resources Officer – Alexis Williamson

Biographical Snapshot:

  • Ms. Williamson joined the regulator in October 2016, after working with the British Columbia provincial oil and gas regulator.
  • She has over 20 years’ experience working in senior leadership positions both in the private and public sector.
  • Her primary focus of work has been dedicated to strategy and employee engagement, program design, change management, recruitment and hiring, compensation, learning and leadership development, workforce planning and executive coaching.

Professional Affiliations, Degrees and Distinctions:

  • Master of Arts, Organizational Management & Development, Fielding Graduate University
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Royal Roads University
  • Human Resource Committee Compensation Certified, McMaster University Directors College

Vice President, Data and Information Management and Chief Information Officer – Pending

Vice President, Performance and Results – Pending

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