Royal Canadian Legion

Jill Carleton

Dominion Treasurer

Jill Carleton is a member of Branch 244 in Perth, Ontario, and has previously served on Dominion Command committees including Veterans Services and Seniors (VSS), and Going Forward.

  • Was a volunteer founder and member of the Legion’s OSI (Operational Stress Injury) Special Section and served as its President from 2019-2021. She is currently its Past President.
  • Served on the Executive of the Legion’s Osgoode Branch #589 in Ottawa. 
  • Served close to 22 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Naval Logistics Officer, including postings to HMCS Preserver and as Logistics Officer of HMCS Terra Nova. Was medically released in 2005.
  • Appointed to the Federal Public Service and worked in various roles such as strategic planning, governance, and workplace wellness at the Department of National Defence. 
  • Community volunteer work has included being a Veteran representative on the Veterans Affairs Canada Mental Health Treatment Review Committee, Past Chair of the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association and current Chair of its Audit Committee; she is currently an Advisor (Mentor) for The Burns Way, among other community group commitments. 
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and commerce, and a master’s in business administration, as well as the CPA, CMA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation among other educational achievements. 
  • Completed Peer Support Training from the Mood Disorders Society of Canada and from Mental Health Innovations. 
  • Volunteered as a soccer team manager for many years, and previously volunteered at her sons’ school; is a military parent of two sons, one serving in the Canadian Army, the other in the Royal Canadian Navy.
  • A native of Montreal, Quebec, has lived in various Canadian cities and recently moved to Perth, Ontario.