Robert Butler (he/him)

Rob Butler is a dynamic and experienced Senior Advisor within the Canada Free Agent Program, known for his practical and grounded approach to networking. With a knack for connecting people across various levels of government and the private sector, Rob continues to help foster communities that thrive on idea-sharing, positive interactions, and creating new connections and opportunities.

His GoC Canada Free Agent background has made significant contributions in diverse roles, including:

• Playing a pivotal role in digital and accessibility transformation at Shared Services Canada and the Employment and Social Development Canada’s Benefits Delivery Modernization initiative.
• He led the technical direction of successfully hosting the annual conference for the Policy Community Partnership Office.
• He created the Communications Community Office in the virtual event experience for Learning Days.
• Initiating the Digital Credentials Community of Practice within the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
• Helping develop the foundational engagement tech and specialized approaches for the Trade Commissioners Marketing Group at Global Affairs Canada.

Rob will further impact community building and design in his ongoing journey with the Free Agent Program. He leverages high-quality multimedia and production tools to create events and experiences that are not only collaborative and informative but also accessible, innovative, and culturally sensitive. His ultimate aim is to unify diverse ideas and efforts to address unique challenges that the government can resolve for the betterment of its citizens.

Rob’s illustrious career includes engagements with:

• The Trade Commissioner Service at Global Affairs Canada.
• The Office of the Chief Information Officer focuses on digital IDs and digital credentials at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
• The Deputy Minister Office of Public Service Accessibility at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
• The Benefits and Delivery Modernization at Employment and Social Development Canada.
• The Office of the Chief Information Officer for Digital Enablement at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
• Transformation initiatives at Shared Services Canada.
• The Policy Community Partnership Office at the Canada School of Public Service.