Heidi Young
Director Security and Facilities @Impact Assessment Agency Of Canada Agence D\'évaluation D\'impact Du Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Director Security and Facilities @Impact Assessment Agency Of Canada Agence D\'évaluation D\'impact Du Canada
CA
o Provide enterprise leadership for real property, facilities, security, and emergency management, stewarding secure accommodations and ensuring alignment with Government of Canada policies, departmental priorities, and continuity requirements.o Modernized governance frameworks, clarified decision authorities, and strengthened controls— enhancing compliance, risk management, and executive oversight across protective services and accommodation portfolios.o Advanced long-term accommodation and asset lifecycle strategies, optimizing space utilization and supporting accessible, sustainable, and secure workplace modernization initiatives.o Strengthened financial stewardship through improved forecasting, reallocation, and expenditure alignment, ensuring value for money and disciplined management of O&M resources.o Cultivated a high-performing, inclusive workforce by establishing clear expectations, enabling leadership at all levels, and strengthening succession readiness across multidisciplinary teams.o Served as trusted advisor to senior executives and central agencies, providing strategic guidance on risk, operational continuity, security posture, and real property investments in high-visibility environments.
EDUCATION
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design, Interior Design
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
B.A.A.I.D., Interior Design
Ottawa School of Art
Visual Arts, Life Drawing
SKILLS
ABOUT HEIDI YOUNG
Bilingual Versatile Director and enterprise real property executive with over 20 years of experience leading complex, high-value ($850M+) capital projects and stewarding secure federal accommodations in operationally sensitive environments. Currently serves as Director, Security and Facilities and Deputy Chief Security Officer for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, providing integrated oversight of real property, facilities management, protective services, and emergency management while ensuring compliance with Government of Canada security and continuity requirements. Recognized for advancing long-term accommodation and asset lifecycle strategies, optimizing space utilization, and modernizing workplaces to meet accessibility, sustainability, and security standards. Brings extensive experience delivering programs in high-visibility, high-security contexts, balancing operational continuity, risk mitigation, and stakeholder expectations. A trusted advisor to senior executives and central agencies, known for strengthening governance, aligning real property investments with organizational priorities, and building high-performing teams that deliver resilient, secure, and service-oriented workplaces.
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