NAVIGATE YOUR PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER WITH CLARITY & CONFIDENCE
NAVIGATE YOUR PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER WITH CLARITY & CONFIDENCE
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Helping professionals plan and secure meaningful roles, while building their networks, within all levels of government, school boards, hospitals, and the broader public sector.
I'm Andrea, a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP®) specializing in the public sector— Founder of Career Wisely.
As a former public sector employee and having helped many other professionals enter and advance their careers in this sector, I understand public hiring systems well.
Combining these valuable insights with my client-focused coaching style, I help professionals plan and prepare for meaningful roles in the public sector.
Learn more About Me.
Career Coaching Services
Career Coaching Services
Our work together will consist of:
1 to 2 one-on-one sessions (60 min each)
Review of specific hurdle or challenge
Brainstorm effective strategies, approaches and tips to address the issue
Follow-up after the session(s)
Visit: Services for more details.
Our work together will consist of:
2 to 4 one-on-one sessions (60 min each)
Personalized Action Plan with clear “next steps”
Targeted strategies, approaches and tips
Review & feedback of job applications, interview approach and LinkedIn (if applicable)
Support & follow-up in-between sessions
Visit: Services for more details.
Our work together will consist of:
4 to 8 one-on-one sessions (60 min each)
Personalized Career Action Plan
Career assessments to identify strengths, interests, personality, and work preferences
Targeted strategies, approaches and tips
Review & feedback of job applications, interview approach and LinkedIn (if applicable)
Support & follow-up in-between sessions
Visit: Services for more details.
Don't see a career coaching service that works for you, schedule a conversation with me to discuss what you're looking for: BOOK A DISCUSSION
Don't see a career coaching service that works for you, schedule a conversation with me to discuss what you're looking for: BOOK A DISCUSSION
Public Sector Careers Description
Public Sector Careers Description
Government Careers
Government Careers
Common places to work include, but are not limited to:
Municipalities (City of Toronto, Town of Whitby)
Provincial ministries (Ministry of Health)
Federal departments (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
healthcare careers
healthcare careers
Common places to work include, but are not limited to:
Hospitals (Lakeridge Health)
Applied Health & Community Clinics (Doctor’s Office, Physio Clinic)
Public Health Units (within municipalities)
Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation Centers (Toronto Rehab, Fairview Lodge)
Education careers
Education careers
Common places to work include, but are not limited to:
Schools (Oakville Trafalgar High School)
School boards (Peel District School Board)
Colleges & Universities (Durham College, University of Waterloo)
Regulatory & Professional Bodies (Ontario College of Teachers)
broader public sector
broader public sector
Common places to work include, but are not limited to:
Crown corporations (Canada Post, OPG)
Government Agencies (Metrolinx)
Pension trusts (HOOPP, OMERS)
Public sector labour unions (OPSEU)
Non-profit corporations (MPAC)
testamonials
testamonials
"Compassionate and practical advice for those needing some guidance in their career path. Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the job market and its ups and downs. Overall just a lovely person to work with in a personalized 1-1 approach as well. She helped me get my first job within Library Services! Incredibly grateful for her insights".
-A.R.
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"Andrea met me at where I'm at and set me up to achieve results.
She supported me through multiple job opportunities, prepared thoughtful interview notes and company briefs, and used her public service knowledge to strengthen my interview research. She was incredibly responsive and able to accommodate last-minute requests with quick turnaround.
What stood out most was how focused and targeted her coaching was. There was no fluff. Andrea delivered practical, skilled solutions that helped me land multiple offers. I would highly recommend Career Wisely to anyone looking for strategic and results-driven career support."
-Y.A.
"Andrea equipped me with a framework for interview preparation, including practical guidance on how to leverage AI tools effectively. This strengthened my readiness and confidence. She also provided coaching on networking — from initiating meaningful conversations to navigating follow‑ups in a strategic way.
"Andrea equipped me with a framework for interview preparation, including practical guidance on how to leverage AI tools effectively. This strengthened my readiness and confidence. She also provided coaching on networking — from initiating meaningful conversations to navigating follow‑ups in a strategic way.
Her approach is patient, structured and insightful. I would gladly work with her again and strongly recommend her to others."
Her approach is patient, structured and insightful. I would gladly work with her again and strongly recommend her to others."
-J.K.
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