Senior Appointment Announced

The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today the appointment of Rachelle Cochrane as Deputy Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation in a temporary capacity for a leave replacement. During this time, Ms. Cochrane will continue in her role as Deputy Minister of the Women’s Policy Office.

“Ms. Cochrane is one of many dedicated individuals working in the public service,” said Premier Marshall. “She has an abundance of experience having worked in various roles with the Provincial Government. I thank her for her commitment and for taking on this added responsibility on an interim basis.”

The appointment is effective February 3. Biographical information is provided in the backgrounder below.

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BACKGROUNDER
Biography Rachelle Cochrane

Rachelle Cochrane is currently Deputy Minister of the Women’s Policy Office, a position she has held since March 30, 2013. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Cochrane most recently served as Deputy Minister responsible for Provincial Government programs and Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Relations Agency. Since beginning her career with the Provincial Government in 1988 as a Labour Market Analyst with the Department of Education, she has served in various roles. These have included Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy and Planning) with the Labour Relations Agency, Assistant Deputy Minister (Post-secondary), Department of Education; Project Director with the former Department of Environment and Labour; Assistant Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat; and, Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Human Resources and Employment.

Ms. Cochrane holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and business from Memorial University, a diploma in accounting from College of Trades and Technology, and a post-secondary teaching certificate from the Department of Education.

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