The Ombuds Blog: National Capital Commission Appoints Ombuds

September 26, 2017

National Capital Commission Appoints Ombuds

Kevin Saville has been named the Ombudsman for the Canadian Crown corporation that administers the federally owned lands and buildings in the National Capital Region. Saville previously served as president of KSAR & Associates Inc., a management and leadership consulting firm. He will serves as the NCC Ombuds on a part-time basis for three years.

Saville has a long resume of public service including stints as Assistant Deputy Minister with the Government of Canada, Agency Head with the Government of Québec, and Vice-President and General Manager of the Montreal Board of Trade. He graduated from McGill University and earned a Masters in Public Administration from Queen's University. (Bulldog Ottawa.)

Related post: National Capital Commission Seeks Bids for Ombuds Program.

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September 26, 2017

National Capital Commission Appoints Ombuds

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