Jean-François Legault

Jean-François 'JF' Legault, PEng, FCIC, CD has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and government organizations. Jean-François 'JF' is currently serving as the Director General of the National Emergency Strategic Stockpile (NESS) at the Public Health Agency of Canada. In this role, they oversee the management of federally owned medical assets and coordinates their distribution during public health emergencies. Jean-François 'JF' also leads the implementation of emergency triage units called mini-clinics, which provide primary care to non-critical patients.

Prior to their current role, JF Legault held various positions at different organizations. Jean-François 'JF' worked as an Auxiliary Inspector at the Ontario Provincial Police and as a Director in the Canadian Surface Combatant Project at Public Services and Procurement Canada. Jean-François 'JF' also served as a member of the Privy Council Office COVID-19 Lessons Learned team and advised the Security Cluster on related matters.

Additionally, JF Legault has extensive experience in the military, having served as an Army Engineer Officer in the Department of National Defence and held positions in the Department of National Defence and the Royal Military College of Canada. Jean-François 'JF' has also worked in roles related to security, logistics, and project management at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Public Safety, Government of Canada, and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

In summary, JF Legault's work experience encompasses leadership positions in emergency management, defense, security, and project management across multiple government organizations and sectors.

Jean-François 'JF' Legault, PEng, FCIC, CD has a Bachelor's degree in Fuels and Materials Engineering, which they obtained from the Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada in 1987. Jean-François 'JF' then pursued a Master's degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the same institution, which they completed in 1995. From 1996 to 1998, they took graduate courses in Nuclear Engineering, Radioprotection, and Health Physics at the Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada. Additionally, Jean-François holds a certification as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) from PEO, OIQ, and APEGGA.