Justin Longo

Senior Associate
Whitehall Policy Inc.

Profile
Over sixteen years experience as a civil servant, academic and consultant in a range of policy areas
and managerial and analyst functions.
web 2.0 resume = http://ur1.ca/01yi

Dedicated to continual knowledge development through academic and professional work, with
particular knowledge strengths in the policy advice process, Web 2.0 technologies, ebriefing tools,
government legislation and policy development, system sustainability.

Well-developed skills and abilities in policy problem identification and resolution, communication and
the providing of timely and accurate advice.

Demonstrated experience in promoting innovative approaches, risk taking and a culture of change.

Strong management record with ability to foster improved productivity and employee engagement.

Skills
Expert in business process change and business transformation (recent experience with Mines Act
permit process review - BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Front Counter BC).

Excellent understanding of public sector culture (over 16 years studying and working in/for the
public service).

Strong relationship building skills and diplomacy (demonstrated skill at developing relationships
within and outside the public sector as manager of sustainability and intergovernmental relations)

Expert communication skills earned through doctoral studies in policy communication and as a
practicing policy advisor.

Conflict management skills developed through inter-governmental interactions and through

community-based volunteer activities.

pob 42045-2200 Oak Bay Avenue
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justin@whitehallpolicy.ca
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Leading edge application of Web 2.0 and Gov 2.0 technologies and social media tools to business
transformation and organizational process change (through consultancy work and technology
development activities at eBriefings.ca).
Experience and highly effective in working with high-level executives, particularly at the Deputy
Minister level (as advisor on sustainability, sustainable communities) and in high-level
intergovernmental interactions.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of independence and manage tight timelines, as
evidenced by my current role as owner of an independent technology development firm and policy
consultancy.
 Recent Experience
Senior Associate, Whitehall Policy Inc., August 2007 - present
Whitehall Policy is a boutique public policy consultancy located in Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada. We focus on applied sustainability, citizen engagement, business transformation and the
appropriate application of advanced information technologies towards these objectives.

Principal Associate, eBriefings.ca, January 2008 - present

Ebriefings.ca, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Whitehall Policy Inc. is a technology, instructional media
and business process consulting firm focused on the communication moment at the knowledge /
decision interface in public policy, whether in formal decision-making environments or the decisions
of the everyday.

Canadian Chair, 2007 Georgia Basin Puget Sound Conference, July 2006 - July 2007
The premier conference focused on the transboundary Salish Sea ecosystem. A four-day
international conference with a $500K budget, 1000 delegates, 500 presenters. Responsible for
organization and delivery.
web 2.0 resume = http://ur1.ca/01yi

Manager, Sustainable Communities, BC Min. of Environment, June 2005 - June 2006

As advisor to the Deputy Minister for the development of the new Sustainable Communities
Initiative, responsibilities included: developing networks with external and internal stakeholders,
drafting concept papers and cabinet submissions and managing contracts supplemental to in-
house analysis. Also proposed, planned and delivered the “Business Engagement Forum” as part of
the United Nations World Urban Forum.

Manager, Sustainability, BC Min. of Sustainable Resources, June 2004 - June 2005

Acted as reference point for sustainability issues across government. Advise Deputy on a range of
sustainability issues. Integrated governance principles for sustainability into land and resource
management policies and planning. Worked with external stakeholders in resource sectors and land
use (especially mining, and relations with First Nations communities).

Education
Degree Field Institution Year Granted
B.A. (honours) economics University of Victoria 1991
M.P.A. public administration University of Victoria 1999
Ph.D. (abd) public policy University of Victoria On leave (as of 2006)

References
R. Anthony Hodge, President (former employer and colleague)
International Council on Mining and Metals
London +44 (0) 20 7467 5070

A. R. Dobell, President Emeritus (academic supervisor and mentor)

Centre for Global Studies
University of Victoria 250.472.5172
pob 42045-2200 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 6T4 David "Archie" Riddell, Project Assessment Director (former supervisor)
T +1 (250) 472-4316 British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office 250.952.6507
F +1 (866) 378-2450
justin@whitehallpolicy.ca
http://www.whitehallpolicy.ca

Justin Longo
Senior Associate
Whitehall Policy Inc.