Justin Garrett
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic and Corporate Services
Phone: (709) 729-0754
Email: JustinGarrett@gov.nl.ca
Financial and General Operations Division
- Provision of financial services for the department
Keith Maynard
Departmental Comptroller and Director, Financial and General Operations
Phone: (709) 729-5356
Email: KeithMaynard@gov.nl.ca
Strategic and Support Services Division
- Provision of information management services for the department, including Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
- Provision of policy, planning and evaluation services for the department
- Provision of centralized mail and messenger services for the provincial government;
- Provision of tendering services on behalf of government departments and various agencies and municipalities
Kaylah Mercer
Director, Strategic and Support Services
Phone: (709) 729-5399
Email: kaylahmercer@gov.nl.ca
Continuous Improvement Division
- Drive operational efficiency and cost-saving improvements through the development, implementation and evaluation of the Department’s process improvement/continuous improvement program.
Darrin Croft
Director, Continuous Improvement
Phone: (709) 729-5124
Email: darrincroft@gov.nl.ca
General Insurance and Financial Analysis Division
- Management of government insurance claims
- Administration of government’s insurance policies
- Investigation and adjudication of claims and incident reports
- Development of risk management strategies to ensure the protection of government assets and general liabilities
- Policy development and analysis related to general insurance procedures and practices
- Financial analysis and policy development to support departmental activities
Ken Curtis
Director, General Insurance and Financial Analysis Division
Phone: (709) 729-6197
Email: KCurtis@gov.nl.ca
Corporate Safety Division
- Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of employees, contractors, and the public across transportation and infrastructure projects
- Oversee safety compliance, risk management, and incident investigations, while developing training programs and safety policies
- The team conducts audits and inspections, monitors projects for adherence to safety standards, and collaborates with external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance
- They also contribute to emergency preparedness and response planning, playing a vital role in maintaining a safe working environment for all involved
Lisa T Wells
Senior Manager, Corporate Safety
Phone: (709) 631-8026
Email: lisatwells@gov.nl.ca