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Jodi O'Gorman FIEP

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Managing Director, EmployNext at Serco
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jodi is a public sector leader with over 25 years of experience in employment services, focusing on equity and community-driven innovation. As Managing Director at Sercos EmployNext, she directs a province-wide transformation impacting 35, 000+ people annually. Colleagues praise her as an inspirational and forward-thinking leader with strong strategic vision.

Her work is deeply rooted in community values, with a professional focus on poverty reduction and Indigenous partnerships. Certifications in Volunteer Management, Mental Health First Aid, and Indigenous Awareness Training underscore a personal commitment to fostering inclusive, resilient communities and supporting marginalized groups.

Jodi is an Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity Fellow, a recognition for leaders dedicated to advancing economic opportunities for low-income households.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, EmployNext
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Jodi shows up

Precise But Practical
Fast But Analytical
Rigorous & Demanding

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Jodi cares about

Workforce Transformation
Leads one of Ontario’s largest employment services contracts, overseeing a transformation that supports over 35, 000 job seekers and employers annually.
Community-Driven Innovation
Advocates for building inclusive systems in collaboration with the communities they serve, focusing on lived experience and measurable outcomes.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Managing Director, EmployNext
Serco
6-2020 - 11-2021
Senior Vice President
VPI Working Solutions
3-2018 - 6-2020
Vice President, Public Partnerships
VPI Working Solutions
10-2015 - 3-2018
Director, Public Partnerships
VPI Working Solutions
9-2015 - 10-2015
Manager, Job Development
VPI Working Solutions
In the press

Media appearances

Serco Canada Leadership Team. Featured in Serco
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Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
2005 - 2005
Fundamentals in Volunteer Management Certification
Humber College
4-2023 - 11-2023
Advanced Leadership
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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