Announcement – Movement of personnel within the PCX Community

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the following staffing changes within the PCX community, effective September 25, 2025:

• Geneviève Caron, currently Field Unit Superintendent, Mauricie and Western Quebec, has accepted an appointment as Field Unit Superintendent, Jasper.

• Martin Desrosiers, currently Senior Strategic Policy and Planning Advisor, has accepted an appointment as Field Unit Superintendent, Mauricie and Western Quebec.

I would also like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the leadership of Kendra Van Dyk who stepped into the role of Field Unit Superintendent, Jasper on an acting basis for the past four months and who will continue to ensure a leadership presence until Geneviève’s arrival.

Please join me in congratulating our colleagues and wishing them well in these roles.

You will find below a short biography of Geneviève and Martin.

Ron Hallman

President & CEO

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Geneviève Caron – Field Unit Superintendent, Jasper

After ten years occupying various management roles in the private sector, Geneviève entered the federal public service in 2010 as Director, Quality and Operational Coherence at Canada Economic Development. She joined Parks Canada in December 2020 as Field Unit Superintendent, Mauricie and Western Quebec where she stood out by her deep commitment to Indigenous relationships and stewardship strategies. An exemplary leader in change management and greening, she also led innovative initiatives to strengthen the sustainability of operations.

Geneviève holds a certificate in ecology from the Université du Québec à Montréal as well as a bachelor's degree in forest engineering and an MBA from Université Laval.

Martin Desrosiers – Field Unit Superintendent, Mauricie and Western Quebec

Martin began his career in the federal public service at Parks Canada in 1999 as Guide Interpreter at Fort Chambly. He went on to lead policy files at both the former Department of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada and the Privy Council Office. He returned to Parks Canada in August 2015 as Policy Manager. Martin has extensive experience in strategic and operational management, overseeing major projects related to marine protected areas and represented Parks Canada at intergovernmental committees.

Martin holds a Master in History, with a specialization in the History of Canada, from the Université du Québec à Montreal.