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Jeff Chura

L'Ancienne-Lorette

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at multiple and increasing levels of responsibility, adept in operational planning and leadership, enhancing team efficiency and mission success. Skilled in mentoring and innovation, I excel in strategic decision-making and building strong relationships, significantly improving operational outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

N3 - Operations

Naval Reserve Headquarters
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations for optimal productivity, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Resolved complex problems utilizing critical thinking skills innovative approaches ultimately driving positive outcomes.
  • Participated continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Delegated work and coordinated staff members' daily responsibilities.
  • Evaluated operational risks proactively mitigating potential issues through thorough analysis contingency planning.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support daily activities oversight and coordination.

Acting-CO Personnel Coordination Center (Quebec)

Director Naval Personnel Management
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Oversaw the Naval Reserve Career Managers, Basic Training List managers, and Data Fusion Cell to maximize progression of personnel under training to Operational Functional Point (OFP) and to maximize post-OFP personnel through positional and DP levels of their career.

Senior Staff Officer Training

PCC(Q), DNPM
05.2021 - 07.2022

Commanding Officer - HMCS Whitehorse

Canadian Fleet Pacific
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Maintained high morale within the unit by recognizing exemplary work performance contributing towards a cohesive and dedicated team.
  • Adapted quickly to evolving situations, demonstrating flexibility in managing unforeseen challenges during critical missions.
  • Established strong relationships with external partners to facilitate cooperation and support during joint operations.
  • Developed personnel through targeted training programs, resulting in improved skill sets and increased productivity.
  • Led successful missions, demonstrating strong decision-making skills and strategic planning abilities under pressure.
  • Demonstrated support of policies and procedures established by organization.
  • Contributed valuable insights during strategy meetings leading to well-informed operational plans.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by enforcing strict security measures throughout all aspects of operations.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support in their professional development and leadership growth.
  • Evaluated unit performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Facilitated debriefs after completed missions allowing knowledge sharing between members improving future projects.

Commanding Officer - The Naval Security Team

Canadian Fleet Pacific
04.2016 - 03.2018

Developed, trained, facilitated the Operational certification of, and then led Mission Deployment Teams (MDT) for expeditionary Force Protection and Security of RCN ships and personnel deployed overseas.

Coastal Warfare Officer

Maritime Operations Group 4
06.2014 - 04.2016

Acted as the Senior Operations/Warfare Officer for the Pacific Fleet KINGSTON Class Squadron, developed the overall scheduling of the squadron ships into the macro Pacific Fleet Schedule, and assisted individual ship's Operations Officers effectively prepare for tasks, missions, and deployments. Oversaw the introduction of innovative and new operational equipment, and tactics into the squadron.

Education

Master of Defence Studies -

Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, ON

Bachelor of Military Arts And Science -

Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Regina
Regina, SK

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Regina
Regina, SK

Skills

  • Goal oriented
  • Work coordination
  • Mentoring
  • Operational efficiency
  • Adaptive learning
  • Delegation
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Logistics management
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Information security
  • Emergency and non-emergency response
  • Time management
  • Task prioritization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Risk evaluation
  • Tactical operations
  • Relationship building
  • Analytical thinking
  • Operational planning
  • Staff supervision
  • Safety compliance
  • Leadership skills
  • Performance evaluation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team building

Accomplishments

Successfully completed two Op CARIBBEs as CO HMCS Whitehorse.

Appointed as the first Commanding Officer of the Naval Security Team (NST), bring it from formation/creation to Initial Operational Capability.

OIC of the CMS CBRN Emergency Response Team during Op PODIUM during the 2010 Olympics, providing Force Protection and Security to thousands of VIPs, Athletes, and members of the public.

OIC of the CFB Esquimalt Port Security Section (PSS) and the Base Auxiliary Defence Force, earning a Base Commander's Commendation for FP/Security of multiple domestic and international warships during the 2010 International Fleet Review.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

N3 - Operations

Naval Reserve Headquarters
12.2023 - Current

Acting-CO Personnel Coordination Center (Quebec)

Director Naval Personnel Management
07.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Staff Officer Training

PCC(Q), DNPM
05.2021 - 07.2022

Commanding Officer - HMCS Whitehorse

Canadian Fleet Pacific
03.2018 - 05.2021

Commanding Officer - The Naval Security Team

Canadian Fleet Pacific
04.2016 - 03.2018

Coastal Warfare Officer

Maritime Operations Group 4
06.2014 - 04.2016

Master of Defence Studies -

Royal Military College of Canada

Bachelor of Military Arts And Science -

Royal Military College of Canada

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Regina

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Regina
Jeff Chura