Richard Gorczyca
Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services @Government of Yukon
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services @Government of Yukon
Responsible for executive leadership for departmental budgeting and policy development, aligning financial planning, risk management, and corporate priorities to support strategic decision-making and operational delivery. Directed the department’s response to the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit of Procurement, coordinating analysis, stakeholder engagement, and action planning to address recommendations and strengthen procurement oversight, compliance, and performance measurement across the organization.Provided leadership to support the successful passage and assent of the Traffic Safety Act in 2024, including advising and supporting the Minister through legislative debate, coordinating policy and briefing materials, and working closely with program, legal, and enforcement partners to translate legislative intent into operational direction.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
Canadian Risk Management Designation, Risk Management
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, Finance
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Business/Commerce, General
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD GORCZYCA
Strategic public-sector executive focused on driving improvement, innovation, and meaningful organizational change across complex environments. With senior leadership experience in the Government of Yukon and a background grounded in business and risk management (MBA, BComm, CRM), I work at the intersection of policy, operations, and corporate strategy to deliver results that strengthen government performance and public outcomes.My leadership approach is rooted in supportive, people-centred practice. I prioritize developing strong teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and creating environments where public servants feel trusted, capable, and empowered to do their best work. I believe sustainable change happens when leaders invest in people first—building capability, encouraging accountability, and supporting thoughtful risk-taking and growth across the organization.I focus on aligning priorities across departments, translating vision into practical implementation, and strengthening collaboration across corporate and intergovernmental spaces. I am particularly motivated by opportunities that modernize systems, strengthen governance, and support long-term, sustainable decision-making.I bring a collaborative leadership style, a strong understanding of public-sector accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—whether advancing strategic initiatives, enabling intergovernmental partnerships, or developing the next generation of public-sector leaders.
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