Translation Bureau Chief Executive Officer

Jean-François Lymburner is the Chief Executive Officer of Public Services and Procurement Canada's Translation Bureau, the Government of Canada's centre of excellence for linguistic services.

Mr. Lymburner oversees the translation, interpretation and terminology services that the Translation Bureau provides to Canada's government, Parliament and courts in English, French, Indigenous languages and foreign languages, as well as sign languages. He is also responsible for the Language Portal of Canada, which provides Canadians with free tools to improve their knowledge of English and French.

Mr. Lymburner ensures that the Translation Bureau has a strong and highly qualified workforce, leverages the latest technological advances—including artificial intelligence—and works closely with partners and clients to effectively deliver quality linguistic services now and in the future.

Before joining the Translation Bureau, Mr. Lymburner held a number of executive positions within the Government of Canada. Most recently, he was Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of Real Property Services at Public Services and Procurement Canada. With a focus on client satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, the future of work and employee well-being, he uses his extensive experience to ensure that the Translation Bureau remains a leader in linguistic services in Canada and internationally.

Mr. Lymburner holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal, and has completed the Certificate Program in Public Sector Leadership and Governance at the University of Ottawa.