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Jocelyn LeBlond

Jocelyn LeBlond

Molecular Biology Technician

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  • About me

    Director, Mental Health & Addictions (Interagency Initiatives) at Government of Saskatchewan

  • Education

    • University of Regina

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Major: Biology; Minor: Psychology High Honours

      • Thesis: Ferric Chelate Reductase Activity in Iron-Limited and Iron-Sufficient Cells of the Green Alga Chlorella kessleri

    • Queen's University

      2001 - 2003
      Master of Science (MSc) Microbiology and Immunology

      • Thesis: Differential Impact of MexB Mutations on the Substrate Selectivity of the MexAB-OprM Multidrug Efflux Pump of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  • Experience

    • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

      Mar 2004 - Jul 2005
      Molecular Biology Technician

    • Royal Canadian Mounted Police

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2014
      Forensic Specialist - DNA

      Analyzed and interpreted human DNA profiles, summarized findings in written reports, and testified as an expert witness for criminal matters before Canadian courts.

    • Government of Saskatchewan

      Sept 2014 - now

      Ministry of Health; Mental Health and Addictions Branch Ministry of Health; COVID-19 Response Unit/Population Health Branch Ministry of Health; Strategy and Innovation Branch (Health System Policy and Innovation Unit) Ministry of Health; Strategic Priorities Branch. Project Manager for a suite of projects supporting Home and Community Care in Saskatchewan and hospital-based projects supporting decreased emergency department waits and improved patient flow. Project Manager for the innovative Seniors' House Calls program in Regina and Saskatoon which provides home visits to older adults with multiple chronic conditions and reduced mobility. Ministry of Health; Patient Safety Unit. Coordinated the creation of provincial standards and guidelines on appropriate antibiotics for surgery and its review by surgeons, anesthetists, and pharmacists across Saskatchewan. Led and supported the Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle working committee in implementing best practices to decrease preventable surgical site infections.

      • Director, Mental Health & Addictions (Interagency Initiatives)

        Aug 2022 - now

      • Director, COVID-19 Policy

        Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

      • Senior Policy Analyst

        Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

      • Senior Project Manager

        Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

      • Senior Project Manager

        Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Improvement Leader

      Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan

    • Johnson Shoyama Policy Workshop Series

      Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

    • Leadership Development Program

      Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
      Dec 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Deputy Minister’s Award of Excellence Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Parks, Culture & Sport Oct 2023
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Deputy Minister’s Award of Excellence; Special Projects - Honourable Mention Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Health Jan 2021 Led a high priority project under the oversight of Human Services Deputy Ministers, building an inter-ministerial team approach with a commitment to work collaboratively, speak with one voice, and deliver across human service ministries. The Deputy Minister’s Award of Excellence celebrates the contribution of an individual, individuals, or teams who work together to meet citizen needs and demonstrate value to the people of Saskatchewan.
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      American Society for Microbiology Corporate Partner Travel Grant Award American Society for Microbiology 2003
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Microbix Graduate Award Queen's University 2003
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Queen’s University Graduate Award Queen's University 2002
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Dr. Robert M. Agnew Memorial Award University of Regina 2001
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship A (2 years duration) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 2001
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Queen’s University Graduate Award Queen's University 2001
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 2000
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      University of Regina Academic Scholarship University of Regina 2000
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      G. F. Ledingham Prize University of Regina 1999
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 1999
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      University of Regina Academic Scholarship University of Regina 1999
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      University of Regina General Proficiency Scholarship University of Regina 1998
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Biology 100/101 Prize University of Regina 1997
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      University of Regina General Proficiency Scholarship University of Regina 1997
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Elmer Shaw Entrance Scholarship University of Regina 1996
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Faculty of Science Dean's Honours List (4 years duration) University of Regina 1996
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal Governor General 1996
    • Awarded to Jocelyn LeBlond
      University of Regina (UR) Scholarship (4 years duration) University of Regina 1996

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Justice Co-Lead

      Issued by Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish on May 2016
      Resurrection Roman Catholic ParishAssociated with Jocelyn LeBlond

    • Refugee Committee Volunteer

      Issued by Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish on Nov 2015
      Resurrection Roman Catholic ParishAssociated with Jocelyn LeBlond