Background
McTiernan, Miriam was born on May 2, 1952 in Limerick, Ireland. Arrived in Canada, 1973. Daughter of Michael and Marjorie Lynch.
McTiernan, Miriam was born on May 2, 1952 in Limerick, Ireland. Arrived in Canada, 1973. Daughter of Michael and Marjorie Lynch.
1 child, Leah Rhiannon. Bachelor with honors, National U. Ireland, U. College Dublin, 1972, diploma in archival studies, 1973. Diploma in public sector management U. Victoria, 1985.
College archivist Douglas College, New Westminster, British Columbia, 1973-1976.
University archivist U. British Columbia, Vancouver, 1975. Credit union archivist British Columbia Center Credit Union, Vancouver, 1976-1979.
Government records archivist Government of Yukon, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, 1979-1980, territorial archivist, 1980-1984, director libraries andarchives, 1984-1990. Assistant deputy minister policy planning and administration Department of Government Superior vena cava syndrome, 1990-1991.
Assistant deputy minister economics programs Department of Economics Development, 1991-1992.
Acting deputy minister Department Economics Development, 1993. Deputy minister Economics Development, 1994, deputy minister Renewable Resources.
College archivist Douglas College, New Westminster, 1973—1976. Archivist University British Columbia, Vancouver, 1975. Credit union archivist British Columbia Center Credit Union, 1976—1979.
Government records archivist Government Yukon, Whitehorse, 1979—1980, territorial archivist, 1980—1984, director libraries and archives, 1984—1990. Assistant deputy minister policy planning and administration Department Government Services, 1990—1991. Assistant deputy minister economic programs Department Economic Development, 1991—1992.
Acting deputy minister Dept Economic Development, 1993. Deputy minister Economic Development, 1994, Renewable Resources.
Member of Institute Public Administration Canada, Association Records Manager and Adminstrs, Society of America Archivists, Yukon Women's Business Network (board directors 1990-1992), Yukon History and Museum Association (treasurer 1981), Yukon Geography Names Board, Canada Council Archives (Yukon representative 1985-1990, board directors 1987-1990, chair planning and priorities committee 1987-1990), Association British Columbia Archivists (secretary-treasurer 1976-1978, president 1978-1980), Bureau Canada Archivists, Association Canada Archivists (business archives committee 1976-1979, treasurer 1981-1983, vice president 1983-1984, president 1984-1985, chairman nominations and elections committee 1985-1987).
Married Timothy Patrick McTiernan, October 31, 1972. 1 child Leah Rhiannon.