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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Responsible for the planning and preparation of key files for the 2nd Canadian Division, as well as coordinating plans and policies between the Canadian Army and the 2nd Canadian Division's subordinate formations (5e Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada, 34e Groupe-brigade du Canada, and 35e Groupe-brigade du Canada). Files include:•General's Planning Guidance;•2e Division Business Plan;•2e Division Operational Plan; and•2e Division Risk management cycle.

St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

Led a 15 person team responsible for the planning and coordination of school operations.•Responsible for the development, production, and presentation of unit level directives, calendars, projects, and policies.•Facilitated and coordinated day to day conduct of training within CFLRS while simultaneously supervising planning for the short, medium, and long term execution of CFLRS’ mission.

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Led a company of 120 infantry soldiers in garrison, training, and overseas operations. •Responsible for the management and supervision of the company’s personnel, budget, operational equipment, and vehicle fleet.•Planned and executed individual and collective training for the company – including the pre-deployment training for the infantry personnel assigned to deploy overseas to Ukraine.•Commanded the 27 person Collective Training Advisory Group deployed to Ukraine to provide training and mentorship to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2021-2022 (OP UNIFIER). •Acquired an advanced understanding of multi-national operations and organizational structure planning and development.

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Led 133 soldiers in providing critical logistical, transport, and maintenance support while in garrison, training, and during operations. •Responsible for ensuring that the unit adhered to environmental, security, and hazardous material storage standards.•Advised the commanding officer on topics related to the support and provisionment of the unit.•Commanded the 2e Battalion Service Company during domestic flood relief operations in the Ottawa region in 2019 (OP LENTUS 2019).•Deployed as a staff officer within the United Nations MONUSCO Force Headquarters G-5 (Plans) cell in the Democratic Republic of Congo (OP CROCODILE).•Acquired an advanced understanding of logistical, transportation, and maintenance management procedures.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Responsible for the day to day management of the full time operations and support personnel within the regiment.• Advised the commanding officer on matters relating to unit level administration, personnel management, and Canadian Armed Forces policies. • Developed and organized key administrative files and templates.• Acquired advanced understanding of administrative procedures and best practices.

St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

Led a team of 25 personnel responsible for the development and supervision of training standards within the school.• Prior to taking this position, was also employed as a platoon commander of a basic officer training course and as a training division second in command.• Acquired advanced understanding of instructional techniques, training development, instructional evaluation, and human resource procedures relating to harassment, grievance management, and alternate dispute resolution.

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Led a platoon of infantry soldiers in garrison, training, and on domestic and overseas operations. •Commanded a platoon of 40 personnel during the Canadian humanitarian response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti (OP HESTIA).•Commanded a platoon of 40 personnel during the response to the 2011 flooding in Montérégie, Quebec (OP LOTUS).•Commanded a small training mentor team working with the Afghan National Army in Kabul, Afghanistan (OP ATTENTION).•Acquired advanced understanding of leadership, disaster assistance, cultural interchange, and multi-national operations.

Joint Command And Staff Programme, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

The aim of the Joint Command and Staff Programme (JCSP) is to prepare selected senior officers of the Defence Team for command and staff.

Master’S Degree, Conflict Analysis And Management

The MA in Conflict Analysis and Management is a two-year, interdisciplinary graduate program. It examines the full spectrum of conflict.

Bachelor’S Degree, Honours Economics

Economics is the social science that studies how individuals, firms, and governments make choices on allocating scarce resources.