Our Team

Mr. Lefebvre served for 31 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). He began his career in Alberta where he held various positions such as patrol officer, investigator and member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). In Quebec, he evolved within the Escouade Régionale Mixte (ERM), a multidisciplinary squad investigating outlaw motorcycle groups. He has piloted several major files involving organized crime. He has also worked in the areas of national security, border integrity and criminal intelligence. He has extensive experience in surveillance, informant monitoring and interviewing. He has also served as an investigator trainer at the Royal Malaysian Police College. He ended his career as non-commissioned officer in charge of the Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie detachments of the RCMP.

Mr. Cordeau worked as a contract supervisor at ECS Canada for more than two years. He then worked at Laval University in the international sports and special events department while earning his bachelor’s degree in sports intervention at that same institution. After his time working in the events industry, Mr. Cordeau chose to pursue his career at Ameublements Tanguay, where he worked for nearly three years in various functions such as human resources coordinator, marketing coordinator and finally as the assistant sales director for all the stores under the three banners (Ameublements Tanguay, Maurice Tanguay Signature et Liquida Meubles). While at Ameublements Tanguay, he earned an MBA in enterprise management at Laval University. Mr. Cordeau then returned to ECS Canada in September 2021 as the director of business development. The broad professional network he built in his various positions will help ECS Canada pursue its growth and expansion.

Starting in 2012 in the field of private security, Mr. Richard quickly developed leadership and operational management capabilities. He held management positions within large security companies where he was responsible for numerous large-scale projects and operations in addition to managing several contracts and security guards in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. He is a certified use of force instructor and in 2022 he obtained the “Physical Security Professional” certification from the professional certification board of “ASIS International” which allowed him to become the holder of a Security Consulting Service license issued by the Bureau de la Sécurité Privée.

Mr Chamberland worked for more than 34 years with the Quebec City Fire Services (SPCIQ). He began as a fireman and moved on to posts as lieutenant and then captain of operations. He ended his career as chief of operations, a post he held for more than 20 years, which enabled him to develop expertise in managing operations of various types as well as administrative matters.

He also worked in the Logistics, Projects, and Events department of the SPCIQ, where his expertise was key in the development, planning, and coordination of operational response plans for large special events such as the Quebec City Summer Festival, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, and the Quebec Winter Carnival.

In addition, he was the SPCIQ’s representative to the unified coordination centre during exceptional events such as extreme weather conditions and demonstrations.

Mr Chamberland also headed major projects such as the planning and coordination of the SPCIQ’s operations during the G-7 summit in June 2018. This event enabled him to establish a solid network of contacts with various public and quasi-public organisations as well as with emergency services.

Ms. Morais joined ECS Canada after a 34-year career as a Crown prosecutor, including 9 years as Deputy Chief Prosecutor for the District of Quebec. A specialist in major crimes such as organized crime, narcotics, murder, wiretapping, infiltration and investigative techniques, she has also taught at the École nationale de police du Québec (ENPQ), the Canadian Police College (CPC) and Université Laval, and acts as guest lecturer for various specialized squads across Canada. She was responsible for assigning major economic crime files at the provincial level.

Mr. Daniel Bédard has 36 years of experience with Rio Tinto in Saguenay Lac St-Jean. For 19 years, he held the position of Special Constable (1980-1999), Investigator in the Rio Tinto Investigations Department at the Jonquière Plant (1999-2007), Firefighter, Special Constable at the Alma Plant (2007-2011) and Head of Investigations, Rio Tinto Investigations Department (2011-2016).

Mr. Giroux's academic and professional background in personnel supervision and management enabled him to join ECS Canada, first as Operations Support Manager and now as Operations Manager. As such, he oversees all safety-related operations from eastern to western Quebec. His customer-focused approach and vision will support ECS Canada in its expansion plans.

Andrew Philippakis has 25 years' experience in multi-disciplinary architecture for worldwide organizations, specializing in helping organizations in a variety of sectors to develop and implement effective strategies. He is recognized for his rigorous analytical approach, creative thinking and ability to transform ideas into tangible action.

An experienced professional in sales and business development, Jeanne has gained over 20 years of experience in competitive markets, particularly in Canada and the United States. Recognized for her ability to drive the growth of executive accounts strategically and effectively, she has proven expertise in identifying and developing new emerging markets. With a proactive approach and long-term vision, she builds lasting relationships with strategic clients while ensuring superior service quality.

Her ability to navigate complex and demanding business environments allows her to consistently exceed sales targets and achieve tangible results for the company. By combining a strong understanding of market dynamics with a personalized approach, she strives not only to increase market share but also to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Her experience has enabled her to build deep expertise in analyzing client needs, negotiating high-stakes contracts, and managing high-level relationships.

Driven by a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, Jeanne stays constantly on the lookout for new trends and opportunities, always seeking to optimize processes and commercial performance. Her results-driven leadership is based on clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to inspire teams toward excellence.