Jean-Marc Leblond

Lead and supervise a team of six personnel during summer movements, managing complex timelines and coordinating transportation for thousands of cadets across the region. Maintain operational continuity during unforeseen challenges such as this past summer during the Air Canada strike, rapidly adjusting plans and securing alternate transportation solutions. Consistently ensure uninterrupted execution of summer training movements, and oversee the RDA, ADA and LDA movements, all while safeguarding cadet welfare, and reinforce confidence in regional operations through proactive transport crisis management.

• Responsible for the provision of support to the Corps / Squadrons (CC/SQN) located within my geographical support area by providing coaching, mentoring and support, and acting as an advisor to Commanding Officers and Training Officers in my area, ensuring high quality operations.
• Act as 2IC and RC Administrator for the NOA office.
• Conduct staff assistance visits (SAV) and prepare a summary report on performance indicators, including CIC Officers training deficiencies and prioritizing training requests, recruiting and retention strategies, training support, including CSAR/CAAR requests, succession planning and administrative requirements.
• Planning, organizing, and implementing Area Directed Activities (ADAs), including contracting, budget and hiring of Class A staff.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for financial and contractual requirements at the area level and drafting of SOWs to support NOA activities.
• Business planning, including forecasting and advising on resources required to support LDAs, ADAs and RDAs.
• Lessons Learned Officer for NOA and the region.
• Act as the Official Languages Officer, ensuring resources and opportunities are available for Franco-Ontarians in NOA.
• Assisted with working/planning groups, at both Regional and National levels, including the implementation of the first CAP serials.

• Assist with Petroleum Related training for the petroleum industry. Also, provide technical assistance, as required, to the OPCA regarding course development, code interpretation, and delivery of the Petroleum related program.
• Develop and deliver curriculum related to the petroleum industry, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used in the petroleum industry.
• Provide hands-on training, ensuring students gain practical experience with industry-standard.
• Design and administer quizzes, exams and practical evaluations to assess student understanding and competency.
• Assist with updating and improving course materials to reflect current industry standards.

• Responsible for the planning, supervision and proper operation of logistics services, nautical maintenance, accommodations, procurement, food and transport, in addition to CTC set up, maintenance and tear-down of the CTC.
• Oversee and evaluate a team of four CIC officers and 13 Staff Cadets.
• Manage personnel, facilities, workflow, and support overall CTC training.
• Conduct routine meetings for administrative requirements.
• Draft and submit routine reports to appropriate departments.
• Investigate and report infractions and safety violations.
• Coordinate and prioritize activities with other senior staff positions.

• Responsible to supervise the delivery of nautical training periods on CCGS Pierre Radisson Francophone vessel, IAW with QS, and provide support during nautical course activities.
• Sought out and actively engaged in multiple PD opportunities exceeding beyond a regular supervisory role: such as navigation and plotting courses to navigate through ice fields.
• Assisted with the development of the new OJPR booklets (in both official languages) to be used on future deployments.

• The Executive Officer of a Patrol Craft Training Unit, Orca Class, represents the OIC and acts as OOD. Responsible for the safety and control of plotting navigations and operation of the ship from the bridge as Officer of the Watch.
• Ensure that the Ship’s Log and OOW Notebook were completed and up-to-date, as per RCN and Transport Canada regulations.
• Responsible to the OIC for the safety, security, appearance, and operation of the 33 meter and 210-ton ship.
• Exercise command of all personnel onboard, except for the OIC, including the five RCN NCMs assigned to the ship for the deployments, including overseeing Senior Cadet/Staff Cadet OJT development with nautical and seamanship skills, per deployment.
• Coordination and de-confliction of all work and training on board.
• Plot navigation courses, coordinating with Joint Search and Rescue Centre – Pacific Region when conducting joint rescues, ensuring the closest vessel is first on scene.

• Specifically employed as the Regionally and Nationally Directed Activities Coordinator, in addition to supporting other Zone Training Officers and Training Support Coordinators.
• Developed, synchronized, and distributed multiple administrative tools, such as Warning Orders, Ops Orders, briefing materials, AAR points, etc. thereby ensuring a smooth operation.
• Provided coaching and support to Z Trg Os and TSC in NOA.
• Developed SOWs, Call Ups against Standing Offers, Contracting and Exercised Financial Authorities for NOA.
• Assisted J4 with soliciting existing standing offers and creations of new standing offers to support cadet training.
• Assisted Regional J4 Movements with the planning, development, and execution of movements during both the training year and the CTC season.

• Responsible to supervise the delivery of nautical training periods on PCT ORCA (55) & PCT RAVEN (56) vessels IAW with QS and provide support during nautical course activities.
• Attended Damage Control School, Halifax to obtain Sea Survival, Fire Fighting and Damage Control Certifications.
• Attended HMCS VENTURE (NOTC) to become a certified Bridge Watch Keeper.
• Training included an OJT deployment needed to support all future NDA Seamanship Deployments.
• Developed and briefed the Ship’s Company on Nav related briefings.
• Interpreted meteorology reports and briefed Ship’s Company accordingly.
• During the 2018 deployments, exceeded standards and received Officer of the Day qualifications for Royal Canadian Navy Orca Class Ships.

• As the Maintenance Coordinator, was responsible for the maintenance and repair of all sailing and power vessels in the province of Ontario.
• Inventoried all nautical equipment at CFB Kingston/HMCS ONTARIO
• Performed repairs on nautical equipment in ill repair.
• Replaced defective nautical equipment.
• Assisted with the delivery to and from most of the region’s CNSs and HMCS ONTARIO, ensuring all sites were able to conduct sailing at their locations.

• As Mov O, assisted with the coordination of transportation for personnel attending various activities, including planning of accommodations and rations, when required.
• Provided logistical support to AATC Canadore during the summer training program.
• Managed all movements of tri-service cadets within Northern Ontario and helped RCSU Borden from RCSU NOA.
• Acted as Regional J4 Movements Officer, as needed.

• As Log O, assisted with logistical plans by arranging transportation for unit activities, including Regional and National Directed Activities.
• Ensured accountable, timely and cost-effective methods were used for transportation, accommodations, and rations.
• Coordinated logistical activities related to procurement, budgeting, and contracting for NOA.
• Administrator for the Fleet Management System (FMS) for NOA, including management of trip tickets.
• Completed contracting requirements with efficiency, including completing Cost Comparisons / Analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Planning and procurement of materials for area training activities.
• Collaborated with the Road and Safety and MSE Controller to assist CIC members to attain and renew certifications.

• As Mov O-4, assisted with travel arrangements for cadets travelling out of province for training; involved supervision at Pearson International Airport and assisted with logistical plans regarding rations and/or overnight accommodations for those travelers, when required. During this time, worked with the movements’ team to transport hundreds of cadets who required movements across the province and beyond.
• Organized arrival / departure serials.
• Provided updated manifests to CTCs and CC/Sqn.
• Ensured meals for cadets travelling over mealtimes were provided.
• Booked flights for cadets going out of region and acted as airport supervisor.
• Acted as Airport Supervisor.
• Assisted with the coordination for ground transport for NOA and SWOA cadets.

• As an Inspector and Provincial Offence Officer, provided consultative and safety management services to the petroleum/liquid fuels industry and the public.
• Performed on-site initial and periodic inspections of liquid fuels facilities, generators, bulk fuel/heating plants, and mines to ensure compliance to codes, standards, and regulations.
• Member of several Provincial and National working groups for the development of new safety standards & Provincial and National Liquid Fuel Codes, Regulations, and Acts.
• Conducted investigations of fire, explosions, and spills in the petroleum industry.