Président Du Conseil Scientifique
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Président du Conseil Scientifique
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Dorval, Quebec, Canada
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Michel Jean is listed as Président du Conseil Scientifique at Ouranos, a with 65 employees, based in Dorval, Quebec, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michel Jean.
Michel Jean previously worked as Emeritus associate at Environment And Climate Change Canada and President, Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems at World Meteorological Organization. Michel Jean holds Master'S Degree, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology from Mcgill University.
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Mr. Michel Jean graduated from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in Physics in 1982 and obtained his Masters degree in Meteorology from McGill University in 1987. After being an operational meteorologist, he has managed regional and national atmospheric and climate science programs, field operations in the area of weather prediction and atmospheric and hydrometric monitoring and the development of national weather and environmental prediction systems. In 2014, Mr Jean has been tasked to establish a new organization, the Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction, whose objective is to provide Canada with the best human, science and technology infrastructure to analyze and predict atmospheric, ocean and ice conditions for decision making. He led the long term High Performance Computing strategy and the next generation integrated forecaster workstation project. Mr Jean has been involved in government wide security and counter-terrorism work under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI) and a member of the Canadian National Authority for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). He has been involved with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) for the past 30 years. He has been elected President of the WMO Commission for Basic Systems in November 2016 and elected President of WMO's newly established Infrastructure Commission in June 2019.Mr. Jean is the recipient of many prizes and recognition within the Public Service of Canada. He is also the 2002 recipient of the Andrew Thompson prize in applied meteorology from the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Mr Jean is the 2018 recipient of the Patterson Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service to meteorology in Canada. He has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the operationalization of meteorological science, advancement in environmental applications of numerical weather predictions and for exemplary work in representing Canada on the world stage. He is the recipient of the 2019 Jim Bruce Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Environment and Climate Change Canada's meteorological programs. He retired in January 2021 and has been granted an Emeritus Associate status with Environment and Climate Change Canada. In September 2022 he has accepted the chairmanship of the Scientific Committee of the Ouranos Consortium, a Consortium providing regional climate change adaptation strategies and climate services.
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Emeritus Associate
President, Commission For Observation, Infrastructure And Information Systems
President, Commission For Basic Systems
The integrated systems for weather, climate and water related observations and data sharing worldwide is coordinated through the Commission for Basic Systems. Through its activities, the Commission develops, implements and operates observation network and the related data processing, communication and management – and the provision of public weather services – in response to requirements of all WMO programmes. As the lead Technical Commission for the World Weather Watch Programme (WWW), the WMO… Show more The integrated systems for weather, climate and water related observations and data sharing worldwide is coordinated through the Commission for Basic Systems. Through its activities, the Commission develops, implements and operates observation network and the related data processing, communication and management – and the provision of public weather services – in response to requirements of all WMO programmes. As the lead Technical Commission for the World Weather Watch Programme (WWW), the WMO Space Programme and the Public Weather Services Programme, the Commission takes advantages of all opportunities offered by technological developments. Show less
Nov 2016 - 2020
Special Advisor To The Assistant Deputy Minister, Meteorological Service Of Canada
Environment And Climate Change Canad
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
Director General, Canadian Centre For Meteorological And Environmental Prediction
Environment And Climate Change Canada
Apr 2014 - Feb 2020
Director General, Ccmep
The Director General, Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction is accountable for the management and operation of the national data processing, forecasting and dissemination systems for the provision of weather, climate, air quality, hydrological and sea state services in support of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Program of the Meteorological Service of Canada’s mission objectives. In addition, the Director General is responsible for transferring and… Show more The Director General, Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction is accountable for the management and operation of the national data processing, forecasting and dissemination systems for the provision of weather, climate, air quality, hydrological and sea state services in support of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Program of the Meteorological Service of Canada’s mission objectives. In addition, the Director General is responsible for transferring and implementing new meteorological and hydrological science and technology to ensure that state-of-art products are generated to support the mandates and priorities of the Meteorological Service of Canada. The Director General is also accountable for recruiting and training new entry level professional and technical staff to ensure adequate capacity within MSC to provide the mandated services. The incumbent is also responsible for providing continuous training to the Professional and Technical staff of MSC so that they have the right competencies to provide world class services to Canadians. Show less
Apr 2014 - 2020
Director General, Weather And Environmental Operations
May 2009 - Mar 2014
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Trevor James Smith
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Ségolène Montagny (M. Env)
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Myriam Beauchamp
Colleague at OuranosTrois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
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Alexandre Marchand-Thériault, M. Env.
Colleague at OuranosCanada
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Marie-Pier Labonté
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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André Unata
Colleague at OuranosParis, Île-De-France, France
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Clara Champalle, Env Sp
Colleague at OuranosCanada
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Nathalie Bleau
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Juliette Penez
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Hélène Osterman
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Trevor James Smith
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Ségolène Montagny (M. Env)
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Myriam Beauchamp
Colleague at OuranosTrois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
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Alexandre Marchand-Thériault, M. Env.
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Marie-Pier Labonté
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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André Unata
Colleague at OuranosParis, Île-De-France, France
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Clara Champalle, Env Sp
Colleague at OuranosCanada
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Nathalie Bleau
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Juliette Penez
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Hélène Osterman
Colleague at OuranosMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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Michel Jean education
Master'S Degree, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Bachelor'S Degree, Physics
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Michel Jean works for Ouranos.
What is Michel Jean's role at Ouranos?
Michel Jean is listed as Président du Conseil Scientifique at Ouranos.
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Michel Jean is based in Dorval, Quebec, Canada while working with Ouranos.
What companies has Michel Jean worked for?
Michel Jean has worked for Ouranos, Environment And Climate Change Canada, World Meteorological Organization, Environment And Climate Change Canad, and Environment Canada.
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Michel Jean's colleagues at Ouranos include Trevor James Smith, Ségolène Montagny (M. Env), Myriam Beauchamp, Alexandre Marchand-Thériault, M. Env., and Marie-Pier Labonté.
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Michel Jean holds Master'S Degree, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology from Mcgill University.
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