Summary
Jennifer Bell is an experienced issues and project manager with 17 years in government and large infrastructure environments, currently serving as Issues Manager for the Government of Canada. She combines deep records and document control expertise—honed on the Ottawa Light Rail Transit project—with strong financial controls, contract oversight, and client/vendor relations. Known for turning complex documentation and billing challenges into clear, auditable processes, she excels at producing polished reports, presentations, and client-ready deliverables. Equally effective leading cross-functional teams or operating independently, she brings a forward-thinking, adaptable approach and a knack for resolving escalations before they become problems. Her background in English and humanities underpins exceptional written communication and quality assurance skills that consistently elevate project governance.
17 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Algonquin College
BA, English, BA, English at Carleton University