Derek Jackson, P. Eng

Derek Jackson, P. Eng

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Government of Canada

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      1999 - 2000
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Mechanical Engineering
    • Queen's University

      1997 - 2003
      Master's degree Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Queen's Model Parliament, Lacrosse Team B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering 2001M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering (Combustion) 2003

  • Experience

    • Scotiabank

      Jun 1996 - Mar 2004
      Customer Service Representative
    • Rolls-Royce

      May 2000 - Sept 2000
      Quality Control Engineer
    • Canadian Intellectual Property Office

      Mar 2004 - May 2016
      Senior Patent Examiner | Examinateur principal de brevets
    • Industry Canada / Industrie Canada

      Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
      Co-chair, InterConnex / Coprésident, InterConnex

      InterConnex is a community of 1500 engaged professionals at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. The network's executive committee provides learning, professional development and networking opportunities. The goal is to build a community of professionals and provide them with integration, outreach, professional development and networking opportunities that fit the unique needs of employees and enables them to reach their full potential.

    • Privy Council Office

      May 2016 - Aug 2017
      Policy Advisor

      The Blueprint 2020 vision is the Public Service’s approach to modernization and an opportunity to improve services to Canadians and advice to Government. In support of this, the Public Service Renewal Secretariat manages this whole-of-government employee engagement exercise. The Secretariat provides support to the Board of Management and Renewal, the DM Network on Public Service Renewal, the Clerk's Contact Group on Mental Health, the Clerk's Table on Diversity and Inclusion as well as developing and implementing engagement and operational strategies to achieve the BP2020 vision. Show less

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2024

      Manager of the Service Intelligence team of the Accelerated Growth Service with Innovation Canada. We’re helping high-growth Canadian businesses stay in Canada. And grow from here. Acting Director for the Management Services branch at Innovation Canada. Responsible for corporate planning and reporting, human resources, and finance for a sector of approximately 600 people. Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Innovation Canada at the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. From funding to expert advice to driving new collaborations, our flagship programs and services are designed to help businesses innovate, create jobs and grow Canada’s economy. Innovation Canada is home to the Strategic Innovation Fund, the Innovation Superclusters Initiative, the Clean Growth Hub, and Innovative Solutions Canada. The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) allocates repayable and non-repayable contributions to firms of all sizes across all of Canada's industrial and technology sectors. The program has a budget of over $2 billion over five years. The SIF's objective is to spur innovation for a better Canada. Specifically, it serves to simplify application processes, accelerate processing, and provide assistance that is more responsive and focused on results.

      • Manager

        Oct 2020 - Jul 2024
      • Acting Director

        Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Senior Policy Advisor

        Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
      • Manager

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
    • Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada

      Jul 2024 - Dec 2024
      Director of the Global Hypergrowth Project

      Director for the Global Hypergrowth Project aimed at finding advanced-stage, highly innovative businesses that show strong potential to become Canada's next anchor firms. This first of its kind program leverages the whole of the Government of Canada's resources to help scale these companies into global leaders.

    • Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada

      Dec 2024 - now
      Team Manager

      Leading a team of passionate housing policy experts to tackle the housing crisis. We're hyper focused on finding supply solutions that make housing more accessible for all.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer

      Professional Engineers Ontario
      May 2023
    • Nano Tips to Stop Overthinking with Shadé Zahrai

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-President

      Issued by McKellar Park Community Association on Dec 2020
      McKellar Park Community AssociationAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng
    • Vice President Board of Directors

      Issued by Dovercourt Recreation Association on Sept 2021
      Dovercourt Recreation AssociationAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng
    • Big Brother

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa on Jun 2009
      Big Brothers Big Sisters OttawaAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng
    • Hockey Coach

      Issued by West End Hockey League on Sept 2015
      West End Hockey LeagueAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng
    • Lacrosse Coach

      Issued by Nepean Knights Minor Lacrosse Association on Jan 2014
      Nepean Knights Minor Lacrosse AssociationAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng
    • Soccer Coach

      Issued by Ottawa City Soccer Club on May 2014
      Ottawa City Soccer ClubAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng
    • Managers' Community Steering Committee

      Issued by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on May 2017
      Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaAssociated with Derek Jackson, P. Eng