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My name is Donald Roussel ASC, C.Dir. I'm a Charter Director of Corporation (Administrateur de Sociétée Certifié, ASC), Marine Chief Engineer President and CEO of Roussel Strategic Advisory Services Incorporated based in Ottawa Canada.
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Work Experience
Founding Member at Conseil International CMI-IMC International Council 2021- Present
President and CEO, Roussel Strategic Advisory Services Incorporated 2020- present
Senior Advisor to Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety & Security 2018 to 2020
Transport Canada
As Senior Advisor, Mr. Roussel is supporting a variety of areas, including the International Marine Strategy, promoting fishing vessel safety, as well as assisting with the recruitment and retention of talent in vulnerable areas of the transportation industry. At the same time, he provides senior advice on the Pilotage, Autonomous mode of transportation, and Legislative & Regulatory Reform and continues to co-lead the Aircraft Services Review and acquisition and proof of concept of remotely operated aircraft.
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security 2014-2018 (January)
Transport Canada
The Safety and Security Group develops regulations and standards to support safety and security in air, marine, rail, and road transportation. It also implements programs — monitoring, testing, and inspection — to enforce the regulations and standards. Safety and Security is responsible for representing Canada at the IMO, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Councils and other international meetings of UN organizations in relation to safety, security and protection of the environment. Under the portfolio of Safety and Security 5 Crown Corporations are supported in the developments of theirs Corporate Plans, Annual Reports and regulations. The Associate Assistant Deputy Minister work closely with the Chief Executive Officers and Chairman’s of the Boards on those initiatives.
The Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, guides the development of a comprehensive array of safety/security-related policies regulations, designed according to the mode of transportation and evolving as technology and other factors evolve. He also has to
- develop and implement enhanced air passenger screening procedures to address new safety/security challenges
- engage in internal and external consultations while developing certain new regulations, such as the ongoing consultations about level grade railroad crossing regulations
- work to make sure that child car seats provide the best possible protection
- administer marine vessel inspections to promote compliance with the Canadian regulations and international conventions
- maintain and deploy aircraft used to perform services in support of TC and other federal government programs
- design and promote environmentally-friendly standards and regulations across all modes
The Organizations under the direction of the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister Safety and Security are:
Aircraft Services Directorate
- provide aircraft and related services to support TC operations as well as selected programs of other federal government departments and agencies
Aviation Security Directorate
- safeguard the integrity and security of the Canadian aviation transportation system
Civil Aviation Directorate
- develop regulations and standards to promote a safe civil (non-military) air transportation system for both freight and passengers, and administer them through monitoring and inspection programs, carrying out work that is vital to the Canadian air transportation sector
Marine Safety and Security Directorate
- provide programs that promote an efficient, environmentally sustainable, and safe marine transportation system, one that safeguards the life, health and property of those who use it
- develop and implement policies and regulations to promote the security of the marine transportation system, and provides related oversight
Rail Safety Directorate
- advance the safety and efficiency of the Canadian rail transportation system through regulation and oversight with the main objective to reduce incidents and increase public confidence in the rail system
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation Directorate
- develop sand administer standards and regulations, and works with industry and government partners to make Canada's roads the safest in the world
Emergency Preparedness Directorate
- work to prevent disruptions to the Canadian transportation system resulting from natural disasters or intentional and unintentional human actions
Strategies and Programs Integration Directorate
- provide a variety of programs and services in support of transportation safety & security, extensive inspections in each region, and monitor security threats to all modes of transportation
Surface and Intermodal Security Directorate
- respond to security incidents in other countries involving surface transportation systems and coordinate the strategic planning and program development necessary to improve the security of surface and intermodal transportation
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate
- develop standards and regulations, provide expertise and exercise oversight concerning the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes in order to promote public safety
Centre of Enforcement Expertise
- provide functional leadership on multimodal enforcement and support to officers, inspectors and investigators as well as managers and other employees
Full Time Employees: 3000+
Operating budget: $300 +million
Director General, Marine Safety & Security 2008-2013
Transport Canada
The DG, Marine Safety & Security is accountable for the development, coordination, enforcement, planning and management of the national safety legislation, policies, standards and regulatory controls governing the Canadian marine transportation and pilotage systems and services. The DG’s mandate includes the capacity to:
- direct national programs such as the Navigable Waters Protection Program, the approval of environmental response systems, the regulation and licensing of vessels and the examination and certification of seafarers
- plan and oversee the regulation of the transportation of dangerous goods by marine craft
- establish and maintain international liaison and negotiating agreements on major marine related issues
- direct prevention management and pollution prevention of waste and emissions in ships, and direct prosecution and liabilities with respect to the Canadian marine transportation system
- oversee the design, development and delivery of technical training programs respecting marine transportation
- manage the operational aspects of commercial vessels entering Canadian waterways from foreign countries
- take responsibility for marine security policy, marine security regulatory affairs, and marine security operations as well as functional authority for regional marine security operations through the Regional Directors
Through the Interdepartmental Marine Security Working Group, this Directorate has a lead role in the coordination of government-wide marine security initiatives. It is also responsible for the Marine Security Contribution Program.
The incumbent of this position is authorized to lead as the Head of Canadian Delegation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sessions for 166 signatory countries, government and non-government organizations dealing with shipping industry activities and the safety of ships and seafarers.
Executive Director, Regulatory Services and Quality Assurance 2006-2008
Marine Safety, Transport Canada
- process and track of all Transport Canada marine safety legislation, which includes statutes, regulations, orders and procedures, pertaining to all aspects of marine matters
- ensure legislation and regulations are developed according to established standards and provide assurance that submissions have meet all criteria for publication in Canada Gazette prior to be forwarded for approval by ADM, DM, Minister and the Governor in Council
- oversee the implementation of audit policy and conducts internal and external audits
- carry out the branch resource management function
The Regulatory Services section hosts both the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) Secretariat and the International Affairs Secretariat, which is s a consultative body, representative of parties that have a recognized interest in shipping, navigation and marine pollution matters. It consists of both national and regional sessions. The main goal of the CMAC is to:
- consult and negotiate with various levels of Government industry and interest group on development and acceptance of international conventions, regulations, codes, standards and recommendations
- develop and implements national statutes, regulations, operations and services and any other matters related to marine safety, marine services and marine pollution prevention
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Committee meetings are attended by government representatives including the Executive Director. The International Affairs Secretariat under his supervision coordinates conferences and liaises with international bodies to support Canada's presence at the IMO.
The Quality Assurance section is part of Marine Safety's commitment to ensure excellent and consistent service delivery in all areas of marine safety and with the marine stakeholders at National and International levels.
The incumbent of this position automatically takes over the functions of Acting Director General in the absence of the DG for Marine Safety.
Director, Personnel Standards and Pilotage 2002-2006
Marine Safety, Transport Canada
- plan and direct the development of regulations, standards, policies and guidelines respecting such programs and activities as marine crew examinations, marine training, personnel licensing, recreational boating and special marine operations
- guide the conduct of studies of marine accidents caused by human error in order to identify causes and to initiate, develop solutions and improvements to human performance
- provide functional direction on a national scale and monitoring of personnel licenses
- direct the development and application of marine training standards, issue management and administration of marine personnel licensing examinations, associated educational material and consultations with the maritime community, ensuring adherence to international standards and recommended practices
- review marine pilotage issues along with the General Pilotage Regulations related to the enactment of the Canadian Marine Act
- provide the primary point of liaison and coordination on national pilotage issues and practices for policies and programs with respect to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) directives in the marine sector
Education
Education, Certification & Board Member
External Scientific Commission Committee member 2018
Réseau Québec Maritime
Certified Corporate Director 2018
Collège des administrateurs de sociétés Université Laval
World Maritime University Board of Governors member since 2017
Malmö, Sweden
Senior Leader Program IVEY 2015
The IVEY Academy at the Ivey Business School
International Maritime Organization Council - Canadian representative since 2001
London, United Kingdom
Maritime Transportation with Major in Transport and 2003
Minor in Administration, BSc
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Master’s Degree in Maritime Resources Management and 2001 Marine Transportation, MSc
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Certificate in Administration 1992
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
College Diploma in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering 1982
CÉGEP de Rimouski, Maritime Institute of Québec
First-Class Certificate Motor Vessel, CDN 17572I
Second-Class Certificate Steam Vessel, CDN 17562I
Professional Development
- Mandatory training for PSEA and PSMA
- EX Orientation Courses, G 202
- Leading for result, G 306
- Thriving in Transition Conference
- Teambuilding and Management courses
- Finance and Administration in the Public Service
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Management of Union Agreements as an Employer Representative
- Middle Management and Senior Management courses (4-week Program)
- Manager of the Equity Program for Marine Safety, Québec Region (2-wear Program)
- IMO Competent Person for the Review of Flag State Submission for International Convention.
- Transport Canada representative and lecturer on the IV International Conferences on Engine Room Simulation and STCW, Rimouski (1995), Denmark (1997), California (1999), New-York (2000)
- Member of the Canadian delegation for the International Maritime Organization (IMO),
(2001-2019)
- Head of the Canadian delegation at nine sessions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), (2001-2006)
- Head of the Canadian delegation IMO Council and the IMO meetings.