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Curious, kind, and authentic executive leader with 29+ years of experience navigating complex human and operational challenges within the Canadian Armed Forces. Guides culture, people strategy, and change leadership using the principles “Stay Curious. Be Kind. Lead Authentically.”
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) – Air Staff HQ (Senior People & Culture lead equivalent) at RCAF
June 1, 2023 - PresentServed as the primary strategic partner to executive command teams. Provided high-level counsel across professional development and welfare for 1,400+ personnel, and strategic guidance for units totaling 950+ members. Led stakeholder alignment, change management, and strategic advisory in support of operational and people-culture priorities, including labour & employee relations, psychological safety, conflict resolution, succession planning, and organisational culture health. Oversaw OHS and contracts administration within a $6M portfolio and budget oversight of $2M. Delivered communications as a globally recognized podcast host and bilingual keynote speaker (English/French).
Squadron Warrant Officer – 412 Squadron (Senior People & Culture lead equivalent) at RCAF
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023Led cultural health and operational readiness for a squadron of 300+ technical personnel. Managed complex dispute resolution and performance management frameworks while balancing institutional standards with a “people-first” leadership approach. Coordinated people strategies with senior boards and external agencies aligned to operational mandates.
Appointed OHS Representative at RCAF
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023Acted as the formal lead for Occupational Health & Safety at Air Staff HQ. Conducted risk assessments and ensured compliance with federal safety regulations for a diverse workforce.
Strategic Executive Advisor at RCAF
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023Provided high-level counsel to the Commanding Officer for a global unit of 950+ personnel, navigating complex organisational politics and institutional transformation.
Career Manager at Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
January 21, 2021 - March 24, 2024Responsible for the career management of 1400+ personnel across two trades and three rank levels, ensuring a balance between the members' needs and the requirements of the institution at the tactical and strategic levels.
Career Manager – Military Personnel Command at Canadian Armed Forces
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019Directed career progression, succession planning, and professional development for 1,400+ personnel across Canada. Interpreted complex policy frameworks to ensure equitable treatment and merit-based advancement, mirroring civilian labour relations director functions.
Deputy Technical Authority CF-18 (Structures) at Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) – CF-18 Hornet Fleet, Gatineau, QC, Canada
July 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Responsible for the management of the structural program for the CF-18 Hornet fleet (76 aircraft). Ensured the team accounted for all impending structural inspections. Provided technical advice for non-standard repair requests from field units. Project management of various programs.
Technical Project Manager / Deputy Technical Authority at RCAF
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017Managed a $2M technical program for the CF-188 fleet, ensuring 100% adherence to safety inspections and structural integrity standards. Administered a $6M multi-contract portfolio managing 56 personnel across 29 distinct contract sites.
Infantry Soldier at Bosnia-Herzegovina Peacekeeping Operation
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999International deployment with infantry battle group to enforce peacekeeping operations in the Balkans.
Infantry Soldier at Swiss Rescue/Recovery
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Domestic deployment involving rescue/recovery operations in the aftermath of a crash.
Infantry Soldier at Quebec Ice Storms Deployment
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Domestic deployment ensuring security and materiel delivery to support Canadians during significant meteorological events.
Education
Master of Arts in Leadership at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026Advanced Leadership Programme at CW Outside Institute, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026Officer Professional Military Education Certificate at Royal Canadian Air Force Academy, Kingston, ON, Canada
May 1, 2007 - June 21, 2026Aircraft Structures Technician Diploma at École Nationale d'Aéronautique du Edouard Montpetit, Saint-Hubert, QC, Canada
July 1, 2000 - August 1, 2011Master of Arts in Leadership at CWO-Os̄s̄ide Institute (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Executive Program (Senior Leadership Program) at CWO-Os̄s̄ide Institute (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Advanced Leadership Programme at CWO-Os̄s̄ide Institute (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Officer Professional Military Education Certificate at Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston, ON, Canada)
May 1, 2007 - August 19, 2026Qualifications
Officer Professional Military Education Certificate
May 1, 2007 - June 21, 2026Aircraft Structures Technician Diploma
July 1, 2000 - August 1, 2011Master of Arts in Leadership
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026Advanced Leadership Programme
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Other, Healthcare
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