Connor Schweder

Responsible for planning, designing, and executing Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations and managing contract administration. This role ensures Canoe's procurement processes are transparent, efficient, and complaint with Canadian trade agreements. Overseeing the full procurement lifecycle from market engagement to contract renewal while providing strategic analysis to support decision making.

• Participate in management team and stakeholder meetings • Develop request for decision packages and presenting to council and/or committees • Develop and review bylaws and policies • Conduct research on issues and topics in support of bylaws, policies, and other projects • Support the municipality’s communication with the community and stakeholders • Lead and manage projects • Support public engagement initiatives • Participate in job shadowing activities

• Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity • Developed new methods to achieve deadlines in operations tasks • Educated staff on organizational procedures and goals to help employees succeed • Ability to perform all duties with a minimum of supervision and work effectively with variable work loads

• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity • Implemented efficient work schedules and delegated tasks effectively to optimize productivity and maintain a high level of service throughout the event •. Managed operations for the Market on Main event, ensuring seamless execution of events with a minimum of 500 visitors nightly.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changes • Performed routine cash flow checks and transactions while multi-tasking daily activities

Minor in Finance and Economics. 6X Deans Honour Roll 3X Jason Lang Scholarship 2X Presidents Honour Roll