Career
DeCourcey first became involved in politics during his studies at Saint Thomas University, volunteering for Paul Martin"s successful federal Liberal leadership bid in 2003. He subsequently worked for Fredericton Member of Parliament Andy Scott from 2005 to 2006, and subsequently worked for Labrador Member of Parliament Todd Russell. He spent five months in The Gambia on an international development initiative, and on his return to Canada he became the director of communications for New Brunswick"s Child and Youth Advocate.