JASON LESAGE
Smiths Falls,Canada
Summary
Strategic Operations Executive and High-Performance Leader with over 15 years of experience in logistics, revenue growth, and security operations across Canada. Proven expertise in business development, transformational leadership, and scaling businesses to $2.4M+ in revenue. Former federal law enforcement professional with extensive experience in investigative oversight, risk management, and armed asset protection. Adept at coaching elite professionals, including NHL personnel, while ensuring public safety, regulatory compliance, and crisis intervention.
Motivated Assistant Coach possessing effective communication skills, strong relationship-building abilities and strategic planning expertise. Demonstrates proficiency in player development, team collaboration and leadership. Successfully contributed to team growth, improved performance and fostered sportsmanship in previous roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
Weyburn Red Wings
Weyburn, SK
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided technical leadership and strategic coaching for Junior "A" hockey players, focusing on elite player development and team cohesion.
- Conducted talent scouting and video analysis, improving team performance by 15% and enhancing game strategies.
- Mentored players to achieve individual performance goals, resulting in increased team rankings.
Director of Business Development
Pete Fry Goalie Mindset Training
, Remote
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Partnered with NHL goaltenders and coaches to scale individual "mini businesses," increasing revenue by 20%.
- Developed growth frameworks to expand client bases and maximize profitability.
- Re-engineered the client journey, improving retention rates by 30% and enhancing user satisfaction.
Founder & Chief Operation Officer
Jason's Moving Inc.
Belleville, ON
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Scaled a startup into a regional market leader, generating $2.4M in total revenue over six years.
- Managed fleet operations and a 20+ member cross-functional team, achieving a 4.8 star Google My Business rating with over 150 Five-Star Reviews and reducing operational costs by over 25%.
- Successfully negotiated and executed the sale of the corporation in May 2025.
Foster Parent & Group Home Director
Bridgeway Family Homes
Eastern Ontario
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed a therapeutic home for high-needs high-risk youth, implementing specialized care plans and behavioral intervention strategies, resulting in over a 40% improvement in youth outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with provincial social services regulations through rigorous documentation and health/safety audits.
Executive Director / Founder
Maximus Youth Services
Ottawa, ON
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Founded and led a non-profit agency, securing a premier partnership with the Ottawa Senators (NHL) to drive community impact.
- Increased program participation by 50% through strategic outreach and engagement initiatives.
- Managed a team of volunteers and staff, ensuring 100% compliance with non-profit regulations.
Border Services Officer
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted security screenings and enforced federal regulations at Canada's busiest port of entry, processing over 1,000 travelers daily.
- Applied the Customs Act and IRPA to ensure national border integrity and compliance.
- Identified and mitigated risks, preventing potential security breaches.
Armed Security Specialist
Brink's Canada
Edmonton, AB
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed secure transport of high-value assets and currency, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols.
- Consistently achieved top-tier firearms proficiency and tactical gun retention certifications.
- Maintained strict situational awareness, preventing loss or theft of assets.
- Managed fleet and drove all company vehicles in a safe manner obeying all traffic laws.
Intake/Investigative Assistant
Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP
Surrey, BC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported the review and intake of over 200 public complaints against the RCMP, ensuring transparency and adherence to federal laws and standards.
- Assisted in processing sensitive investigative materials with 100% accuracy and confidentiality.
Student Marine Officer
Ontario Provincial Police
Madoc, ON
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted maritime patrols, safety inspections, and assisted in search and rescue (SAR) operations, to improve marine safety in Hastings County.
- Provided operational security and ensured adherence to provincial laws.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Criminology & Justice
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Skills
- Leadership & Personal Development
- Team Building & Collaboration
- Strategic Business Planning
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Response & Intervention
- Client Relationship Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Player development
- Video analysis
- Performance improvement
- Revenue growth
- Team management
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Safety protocols
- Security screening
- Risk mitigation
- Fleet management
- Community engagement
- Project leadership
- Youth mentorship
- Performance coaching
- Improving performance
- Team scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Sports psychology
- Media relations
- Practices management
- Skill development
- Coaching support
- Training drills
- Building team spirit
- Performance analysis
- Team relations
- Game fundamentals
- Safety
- Team motivation
- Player evaluations
- Physical conditioning
- Game strategy development
- Physically fit
- Strategic planning
- Planning and overseeing program
- Training methods
- Special events planning
- Athlete training
- Individualized and group training
- Player coaching
- Constructive feedback
- Player evaluation
- Coaching meetings
- Motivational skills
- Game preparation
- Safety awareness
- Game strategy implementation
- Personal discipline
- Game support
- Emergency response
- Client retention
- Strategic outreach
- Behavioral intervention
- Game plays
- Staff development
- Instilling discipline
- Tactical vision
- Endurance building
- Training exercises
- Tournament procedures
- Motivational leadership style
- Program planning
- Exercise development
- Recruitment strategies
- Managing recruitment
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Promoting endurance
- Data analysis
- Injury prevention
Websites
Certification
- Restricted/Unrestricted Possession & Acquisition License
- JIBC Security Training
- Brink's Firearm Proficiency and Firearm Retention Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid & CPR Level C
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB)
Accomplishments
- Scaled Jason's Moving Inc. to $2.4M in revenue and successfully sold the company.
- Decreased shrinkage and loss of profits through strengthening security and affecting.
- Partnered with NHL professionals to optimize business growth and client retention, increasing revenue by 20%.
- Established a premier partnership with the Ottawa Senators, increasing community engagement by 50%.
- Improved youth outcomes by 40% through specialized care plans and behavioral interventions in therapeutic foster care.
- Achieved 100% service reliability and reduced operational costs by 25% while managing a 20+ member team.
Community Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Distress Centre Durham, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Provided suicide intervention and de-escalation support, assisting over 100 individuals in crisis.
- RCMP Citizens on Patrol, Security Patroller, Conducted public safety surveillance and reporting.
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Weyburn Red Wings
01.2025 - 01.2026
Director of Business Development
Pete Fry Goalie Mindset Training
01.2024 - 01.2025
Founder & Chief Operation Officer
Jason's Moving Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2025
Foster Parent & Group Home Director
Bridgeway Family Homes
01.2016 - 01.2019
Border Services Officer
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Director / Founder
Maximus Youth Services
01.2014 - 01.2019
Armed Security Specialist
Brink's Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015
Intake/Investigative Assistant
Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP
01.2013 - 01.2014
Student Marine Officer
Ontario Provincial Police
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Criminology & Justice
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)