538 ‘Buffalo’ Squadron is staffed by specially trained Officers of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve, and Civilian Volunteers who work along side them. Within our military staff alone, over 50 years of cadet and military experience will guide the youth of the program with 538. Most of our staff have full-time jobs outside of the CAF, while others are students at college and university. While we are paid members of the staff, the bulk of our work is done outside of training hours and is done on a voluntary basis. We work for the Cadets, to give them the best possible experience.

Officers and Civilian Staff

Captain Suzanne Richardson

Commanding Officer

marie.richardson@cadets.gc.ca

Lieutenant Jonathan Hochbaum

Deputy Commanding Officer

jonathan.hochbaum@cadets.gc.ca

Captain Jason Leblanc

Standards Officer

jason.leblanc@cadets.gc.ca 

Civilian Instructor (CI) Marcus Young

Training Officer/Advanced Leadership Program

marcus.young@cadets.gc.ca

for General Training Enquiries:  538air@cadets.gc.ca

2Lieutenant Corey Reid

Assistant Training Officer/Level 3

corey.reid@cadets.gc.ca

Civilian Volunteer (CV) Jashandeep Jassal

Flight Simulator/Ground School/Level Two Officer

jassal.jashandeeps@gmail.com

Civilian Volunteer (CV) Paolo Fisico 

Band Officer/Level One Officer

pgfisico@outlook.com

Civilian Instructor (CI) Noelle Dierickse

Administration Officer

noelle.dierickse@cadets.gc.ca

Civilian Volunteer (CV) Brian Richardson

Supply Officer

4sablemerc@gmail.com

for general supply inquiries: 538air@cadets.gc.ca

Civilian Volunteer (CV) Douglas Delegarde

Assistant Supply Officer

douglasdelegarde@gmail.com

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Conflict Resolution Advisor (CRA):

Capt. Jason Leblanc and Capt. Suzanne Richardson
Confidential Email: jason.leblanc@cadets.gc.ca and marie.richardson@cadets.gc.ca

The purpose of the CRA is largely confidential reporting of issues a Cadet may be having at the Squadron, or even at home or school (such as bullying, difficulties with parents/friends/significant others, homework/job issues…). The CRA has many resources and can point the Cadet in the right direction for more help, should it be required. Typical meetings include coping strategies, help sorting through feelings, coming up with a plan to achieve goals, etc. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The CRA is not a licensed counsellor, nor a Doctor and thus cannot refer to specialists nor prescribe medication. For immediate assistance, or life-threatening situations, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For information on how you can become a Military member of our staff, please reach out to our Commanding Officer, and be sure to check out www.forces.ca for current Canadian Armed Forces Reserve employment opportunities!