Natacha Prudent is recognized as a trusted leader and a change agent. She is currently the Executive Director of Workforce Planning and Systems and Executive Services at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and was recently the Executive Director, Travellers Strategic Horizontal Initiatives at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Prior to this she was Director General, Management Cadre Programs and Services.
At the CFIA, Natacha has responsibility for workforce analytics and planning, systems, leadership development and performance management. She oversees Executive Group Services: Organizational Design, Classification, Recruitment, EX Compensation and Building Leadership Bench Strength - Talent Management and Succession Planning.
With an impressive career that spans roles in both the private and public sectors, Natacha brings a solid track record of success in the leadership development and talent management spheres. She led the integration of Leader Character into CBSA’s Leadership Development Strategy and its Anti-Racism Strategy.
Natacha has an unwavering commitment to achieving an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace for all and is at the forefront of CBSA’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda. She played an active role in CBSA’s efforts to increase representation of equity-deserving groups in leadership positions. Natacha served as co-chair of both CBSA’s Visible Minority Advisory Committee and its Anti-Racism Task Force.
Natacha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s Degree in Labour Relations from the University of Montreal. She is a certified professional coach and is a member of Quebec's professional order of certified human resources specialists. She completed her Leader Character Practitioner certification with Ivey's Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership.
Natacha and her partner have a son and daughter. She enjoys singing, listening to music, and practicing adult colouring to relax and reduce stress.
