New Ombuds Serves National Research Council of Canada

In May 2019, Karine Gauvreau was named the first Ombudsman for the NRC (Conseil national de recherches Canada), the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. In this role, she will provide nearly 5,000 employees with a safe space to discuss concerns about the agency and scientific integrity, research ethics, and harassment.

Gauvreau's appointment is part a five-year strategic plan to solidify and strengthen the NRC's role in research and innovation which also includes changes to HR and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion intended to attract, develop, and retain a more diverse, talented, and engaged workforce. Prior to her appointment, Gauvreau was the Manager for the Values & Ethics, Harassment Prevention & Resolution, and Informal Conflict Management program at Shared Services Canada for eight years. She earned her Master's at Université de Sherbrooke. (NRC Quarterly Financial Report; LinkedIn.)