Qualifications
2014-2015
M.A., Master of Arts Degree, Political Science, Government: Public Opinion, and Political Behaviour, (Statistical Analysis)
University of Essex, Colchester, England
2006
B.Sc. Bachelor of Sciences – Natural Resource Economics: Agricultural Economics
McGill University, Macdonald College, Montreal
2000
DEC – Social Sciences – Business
John Abbott College, Montreal
Career Summary
Air Inuit
(March 2007-August 2014)
Supervisor/Coordinator – Ground Operations – Nunavik
Level 1 Station – Nunavik: Umiujaq, Inukjuak, Salluit, Ivujivik, Akulivik, Kangiqsujuaq, Quaqtaq, Kangirsuk, Aupaluk, Kangiqsualujjuaq
Level 1 Station – Outside of Nunavik: Sanikiluaq (Nunavut), Schefferville and Sept-Îles (Northern Quebec Territory)
Supervision of business activities of Air Inuit Level I Stations/Airports in Nunavik. Understanding of the local culture, business practices, etc.
Traveled extensively, communicating with Inuit communities
• Managed a team of two Field Supervisors and 60 employees from 12 communities in Nunavik and three stations outside the territory.
• Ensured communications with communities’ mayors, medical and nursing staff, cooperatives, community activities, department’s managers, local politicians – Municipal, Makivik & KRG, etc.
• Supported employees during training for passenger service operations and cargo transportation including dangerous goods. Improved employee satisfaction and by extension, the customer satisfaction in general.
• Supported employees in their daily challenges, hiring of new and former employees from communities for Air Inuit.
• Ensured that commercial operations at airports (passenger services and cargo) remained within budget and an optimal level of employees’ performance.
• Supervised safety at stations (Occupational Health and Safety, environment, vehicles, buildings, etc.).
• Traveled regularly to all airports and carry out inspections at Level I Air Inuit’s stations.
• All administrative tasks required to fulfill responsibilities of chief supervisor of operations in Nunavik.
Canadian Armed Forces – Department of National Defence
(1996 to 2006)
Sergeant – Section Commander
• Reservist for the Canadian forces during my studies.
• Developed and taught over 15 courses including leadership and basic training.
Involvements
Active political involvement for over 15 years:
• Working on political Campaigns for a political Party in Canada, organization of meetings between the candidates and the community.
• President of the Lac St-Louis Riding Association. Policy advisor. Participated in planning, decision making and draft budget methods for the association.
• Teamwork for recruiting members
