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NVCA appoints new Chief Administrative Officer

April 10, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Jennifer Vincent as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

With nearly 25 years of experience in senior roles with the federal public service, Vincent brings a wealth of expertise in environmental science, policy and management.

Vincent currently works as executive director of Ontario Freshwater Management at the Canada Water Agency. She has been instrumental in shaping national and binational water-protection strategies during her tenure there. Previously, Vincent held senior leadership positions with Environment and Climate Change Canada, such as associate regional director general of Ontario and director of the Science Policy Division.

Her well-regarded career has focused on protecting the Great Lakes, building consensus on environmental issues with governments and Indigenous communities, and managing remediation of contaminated sites.

She will be starting with the NVCA on May 5.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Vincent as our new CAO,” said Jonathan Scott, NVCA chair. “Her deep expertise in environmental stewardship, science-based policy and government service will be a tremendous asset as we work to strengthen NVCA’s role as a trusted, reliable partner in conservation and sustainable development. Under her leadership, our goal is to be recognized for our expertise, environmental protection and high-quality, efficient customer service. Jennifer knows how to bring people together to find common ground and to get things done while protecting the environment.”

Vincent shared her gratitude and excitement ahead of her taking over as NVCA’s CAO.

“I am honoured to take on this role and to contribute to the vital work of protecting and enhancing the Nottawasaga Watershed,” Vincent said. “I look forward to working with the board, municipalities, stakeholders, businesses and community members to build on NVCA’s strong foundation, ensuring that we continue to deliver trusted expertise, environmental stewardship and reliable, responsive service for the communities we serve.”  

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