John-Paul (JP) Ellson

Statutory agency responsible for the accreditation and professional development of persons engaged in the science of agrology within the province of British Columbia

Director of the legal,government relations, communications, marketing and business development departments. In accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals managed regulatory compliance and international contract administration of food security, gender equity and climate change adaptation projects in 11 countries.

Designed and implemented all strategic policies and procedures of a new Crown agent. Directed the development, legal, commercialization, sponsorship, regulatory compliance, human resources, education and global marketing programs for Saskatchewan based creative producers in 11 creative industries with an annual budget of approximately $8 million dollars. Designed extensive assessment procedures for grant applications, governance policies, employee manuals and global marketing plans. Guided the…

Designed and implemented all strategic policies and procedures of a new Crown agent. Directed the development, legal, commercialization, sponsorship, regulatory compliance, human resources, education and global marketing programs for Saskatchewan based creative producers in 11 creative industries with an annual budget of approximately $8 million dollars. Designed extensive assessment procedures for grant applications, governance policies, employee manuals and global marketing plans. Guided the economic development of startup companies within each of the respective disciplines. Managed the Canada-Saskatchewan Sound Stage Facility

Chief Executive Officer and in-house legal counsel; Reporting to an elected Board of Directors responsible for design and preparation of grant applications and adjudication of applications to programs offered by SaskMusic; Manages a staff of 5 personnel in offices in Regina and in Saskatoon; Development of national, and international marketing export strategies for the sale of cultural products outside of Saskatchewan.Responsible for increasing and diversifying the revenue streams for the…

Chief Executive Officer and in-house legal counsel; Reporting to an elected Board of Directors responsible for design and preparation of grant applications and adjudication of applications to programs offered by SaskMusic; Manages a staff of 5 personnel in offices in Regina and in Saskatoon; Development of national, and international marketing export strategies for the sale of cultural products outside of Saskatchewan.Responsible for increasing and diversifying the revenue streams for the organization with a track record of increasing revenue in excess of 100% in less than 3 years.

Chief Executive Officer
Reporting to an appointed Board of Directors developed inaugural corporate structure and governance policies of this new organization, established the “ Think Regina” brand, design and implementation of the initial marketing plan for the new organization, administered the Destination Marketing Fund for the City of Regina, Liaison with Tourism Regina and other industry partners.

Counsel for 12 years to the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation advising on corporate policy and governance, civil litigation, human resources, and labour relations under both Labour Standards and Trade Union legislation. Working in conjunction with the senior management team obtained extensive experience with the bureaucratic and political protocols required of a crown agent of the province of Saskatchewan. Appeared in all levels of the court including the Supreme Court of Canada. Other…

Counsel for 12 years to the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation advising on corporate policy and governance, civil litigation, human resources, and labour relations under both Labour Standards and Trade Union legislation. Working in conjunction with the senior management team obtained extensive experience with the bureaucratic and political protocols required of a crown agent of the province of Saskatchewan. Appeared in all levels of the court including the Supreme Court of Canada. Other clients included work as legal counsel for the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and assisted in the development of several land claim agreements for Saskatchewan First Nations.