Shelby Jessiman

Shelby Jessiman is a Project Manager in Strategic Planning at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, where she leads enterprise-level initiatives in mergers and acquisitions, product strategy, and organizational transformation. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Calgary and brings over a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry, with a strong foundation in Occupational Health and Safety.

Shelby holds a Manufacturing Safety Officer (MSO) designation from the Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association, OHS Certification from the University of Alberta, and an Associate of Arts degree from Dawson Community College. Her early career in health and safety shaped her commitment to creating efficient, people-centered work environments grounded in accountability and operational excellence.

Her aerospace journey began in November 2021 when she joined Viking Air at the Victoria, BC (now amalgamated into DHC). In October 2022, she transferred to the Calgary to support the DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 final assembly line, where she led the implementation of the safety management system for both the Series 400 and the Twin Otter Classic 300-G. Now based in De Havilland’s corporate office, Shelby supports strategic initiatives across the organization.

Shelby is skilled in project implementation, risk management, evaluations, and audits—bringing a balanced, cross-functional approach to complex business challenges. Recognized for her leadership potential, she was selected from a pool of over 500 employees to join the inaugural De Havilland PropelHer Program in 2023, where she continues to advocate for and empower women in the aerospace industry.

A former college volleyball athlete, Shelby values collaboration, adaptability, and high performance. Outside of work, she enjoys CrossFit, hiking with her dog Jazz, rollerblading, art, and baking.