Jacob Gurnick

Biographie

Jacob Gurnick is a public service leader with more than 20 years of experience in telecommunications, spectrum management, engineering, and organizational transformation. He currently serves as Director of Spectrum Operations & Management within ISED’s Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector, where he leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for spectrum licensing, operational modernization, and the implementation of innovative regulatory frameworks that support Canada’s wireless ecosystem. 

Throughout his career, Jacob has successfully led complex national initiatives and delivered transformative solutions that facilitate how Canadians access wireless spectrum. His experience spans engineering, research and development, policy implementation, regulatory operations, and stakeholder engagement with industry, government partners, Indigenous communities, and public safety organizations.

Prior to his leadership roles, Jacob held engineering positions at the Communications Research Centre, where he managed research programs and contributed to advanced wireless technologies and public safety communications initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa.