Michael Sperber

Public Policy Professional

Nepean, Ontario, Canada

About

Senior consultant with expertise, both in Canada and internationally, in public policy research and economic analysis, project and program management, strategic and program planning, performance management, program evaluation, risk assessment and stakeholder consultation and group facilitation. Assistance in developing policy and program proposals for government consideration and approvals.

Experience

  • Consultant at M. Sperber Consulting Inc
    2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

    Senior consultant with expertise, both in Canada and internationally, in public policy research and economic analysis, project and program management, strategic and program planning, performance management, program evaluation, risk assessment and stakeholder consultation and group facilitation. Assistance in developing policy and program proposals for government consideration and approvals.

  • Special Advisor, Aviation Security Policy at Transport Canada
    2004 - 2012 · 8 yrs

    Advised at a working and senior management level on issues related to aviation security both in Canada and internationally, with a detailed knowledge of Canada's airports and air system. Methodological development and application. Developed policy options as well as all supporting approval documentation. Extensive work with stakeholders throughout the aviation industries and within multiple government departments.

  • Principal Research Associate, Economic Services at The Conference Board of Canada
    1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

    Lead economic research and authored major studies in a variety of key economic areas related the resource sector in Canada as well regional economic development issues. Developed and managed funded international programs for economic development particularly in Eastern Europe. Prepared project workplans, training plans financial and progress reports as well as risk assessments. Carried out long-range planning and resource allocation exercises.

  • Principal Analyst, Senior Program/Project Officer at Canadian International Development Agency
    1983 - 1999 · 16 yrs

    In a 16 year career with CIDA, I served as senior analyst, program and project officer in 5 program areas, three geographic regions as well as a Canadian diplomat overseas. In addition to program and project development, I held responsibilities for assessments and evaluations as well as ongoing strategic and economic analysis. I developed program performance and impact indicators. I also coordinated a restructuring of a major Canadian non-governmental organization as it emerged from financial difficulty and participated in negotiations for the partial privatization of the energy sector in one of my countries of responsibility.