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Jean-Francois Leclerc-Cloutier
P.Geo
Environmental Project Manager
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Jean is an experienced geologist and project manager with a diverse career spanning over two decades in mining exploration and environmental consulting. He has managed and led exploration campaigns in regions like Nunavik, James Bay, and Guyana, with expertise in budgeting, contractor coordination, and health and safety protocols. Jean has also worked extensively in environmental remediation, overseeing hazardous substance releases and rehabilitating contaminated sites. His technical background includes data analysis, geospatial modeling, and quality control, making him a well-rounded professional in both field operations and technical reporting.
Areas of Expertise
- Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access) and Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- GIG and Remote Sensing (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, Geosoft, ENVI)
- Geology & Geophysics (Geosoft, Oasis-Montag, MapInfo-Discover 3D, GEMS)
Education
- Master’s degree in Earth Sciences, University du Quebec a Montreal
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, University du Quebec a Montreal
Previous Experience
- Field Operations Lead, Kobold Metals Mining
- Senior Project Manager/Geologist, EFI Global Environmental
- Project Manager/Senior Geologist, Diagnos Inc. Mining Exploration & Algorithm Development, Brossard
- Project Geologist, Sandspring Resources Ltd.
- Project Geologist, ESRS Environmental
- Project Geologist, Self Employed Mining Exploration
- Geologist, Ministry or Energy & Natural Resources, Quebec
- Database Operator, Quantec Geoscience
- Project Manager/Research Assistant, Geotop & Environment Canada
Professional Certifications
- Professional Geologist affiliated with l’Ordre des Géologues du Québec
- Health & Safety on Construction Sites (ASP Construction Certification)
- Wilderness First Responder (80h) & Wilderness First Aid (20h) – 2024
- Survival in the arctic (16h) & Working on Ice (8h) and with snowmobiles (16h)
- WHMIS & TDG
- Train the trainer (24h)