Reaj Morshed
Policy Analyst @Housing, Infrastructure And Communities Canada Logement, Infrastructures Et Collectivités Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Policy Analyst @Housing, Infrastructure And Communities Canada Logement, Infrastructures Et Collectivités Canada
Ottawa, ON, CA
Environment and Infrastructure Policy Directorate, Policy and Results Branch• Since July 2021, leading the evaluation of Climate Risk and Resilience Assessments for HICC-funded projects to ensure compliance with federal requirements.• Since November 2022, lead Analyst for integrating climate resilience requirements into Canada’s Public Transit and Transportation programs, including the Canada Public Transit Fund.• From July 2021 to August 2024, coordinated two major initiatives with the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada and the Standards Council Canada (SCC) to develop Codes, Standards, and Guidance for infrastructure resilience. Actively collaborated with these partners to integrate HICC and the Government of Canada’s priorities in their ongoing work to develop actionable resilience guidance for infrastructure professionals and decision makers.• From July 2021 to March 2023, served as the Lead Analyst for HICC’s ongoing work with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investments (CCRI), actively collaborating with these partners for knowledge exchange.• Researching and analyzing program data to track results and share success stories.• Researching and analyzing policy issues related to infrastructure resilience to inform decision-making by Senior Management, preparing briefing documents for senior management, contributing to departmental planning, budget proposals, and memorandum to cabinet.• Planning and implementing meetings and workshops to support collaboration within the sector, and with external partners.
EDUCATION
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science
McMaster University
Masters of Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT REAJ MORSHED
Reaj is a Policy Analyst specializing in climate change and environmental policy. He currently works at the intersection of climate resilience and infrastructure, with a particular focus on public transit and transportation. With over 12 years of experience in policy research and analysis, he has developed deep expertise in mainstreaming climate resilience into policies and programs. His background includes extensive work in climate risk assessments and adaptation planning. Reaj is skilled in program design, implementation, and results monitoring, and brings substantial experience of working for government agencies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and international development partners. In addition to policy research, he has led projects in biodiversity conservation, climate finance, and disaster risk reduction. His career has been defined by strengths in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning—particularly at the science-policy interface. Academically, Reaj studied Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation and Environmental Engineering and later earned a Master’s degree in Public Policy with a concentration in Environmental Policies. He is also experienced in project planning, development, and management, bringing both technical and policy perspectives to his work.
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