Jody Perrun
About Jody Perrun
Jody Perrun is a Junior Evaluation Officer with the Government of Canada and has extensive experience in academia, having worked as contract academic staff at multiple universities. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Manitoba and has authored a book on Winnipeg's role during the Second World War.
Work at Government of Canada
Jody Perrun has been employed as a Junior Evaluation Officer at the Government of Canada since 2021. This role is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he has worked for three years. In this position, he contributes to the evaluation processes within government programs and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jody Perrun holds a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from the University of Manitoba, where he studied Secondary level History and English from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education at Carleton University, earning a Master of Arts (MA) in History from 1997 to 1999. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History at the University of Manitoba from 2001 to 2008.
Background in Education
Perrun has extensive experience in the education sector. He worked as a Substitute Teacher for the River East Transcona School Division from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he has served as Contract Academic Staff at the University of Manitoba since 2010 and at the University of Winnipeg since 2009, accumulating over 14 and 15 years of experience, respectively.
Experience as a Historical Consultant
Jody Perrun has experience as a historical consultant and contract researcher. His expertise in history extends to leading history-themed tours of Europe, where he served as a tour leader and historical interpreter. This role allowed him to share his knowledge of history with participants in an engaging manner.
Publications and Authorship
Perrun authored the book 'The Patriotic Consensus: Unity, Morale, and the Second World War in Winnipeg,' published by the University of Manitoba Press in 2014. This work reflects his research interests and contributions to the field of history.