Darlene Bess

Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Darlene joined Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, on October 12, 2021, as Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer. 

Darlene launched her career with Price Waterhouse in 1993 and received her Chartered Accountant designation in 1996. Her work experiences includes:

   — Internal Auditor, Shoppers Drug Mart Limited
   — Senior Auditor, Office of the Auditor General
   — Treasury Operations Manager, Mitel Networks Limited
   — Treasury Accounting Manager, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
   — Director, Corporate Accounting, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
   — Director, Financial Management, RCMP
   — Senior Director, Government Accounting Policy and Reporting, Office of the Comptroller General
   — Director General, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Finance Canada