Resources for Professionals
We’re glad you’re here. Every member of the Western Quebec team has an important role in the quality education we provide together.
Here on this page you will find important documents, forms, as well as general information regarding your employment at Western Quebec.
Employee Services Portal (Salary Statements & Tax Slips)
To register for the Employee Services Portal, you must provide certain information (employee number, date of birth, and postal code). If you are unable to complete the information to create your account, please call the human resources department.
Experience and Academic Qualifications
Salary step placement is based on your academic qualifications and relevant work experience. To accurately assess your placement, supporting documentation, including academic credentials and employment attestations, is required. Please refer to the HR memo below for complete details.
Helpdesk (Technology & Buildings)
To submit a Helpdesk ticket for technology or buildings, use the link below.
WQSB Education Technology
School Board Calendar
For specific school and centre calendars please visit the school pages.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
The Employee and Family Assistance Program is a confidential, professional counselling program in collaboration with Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks) for employees, commissioners and members of their immediate family.
Even though we are most often able to deal with the problems that are causing us stress, sometimes the personal problems we face get a little more complicated. In some cases, these problems can compromise our ability to function properly at home or at work.
To deal with these types of situations, the Employee and Family Assistance Program offers a free confidential and professional consultation service by licensed therapists who have a great deal of clinical experience in supporting others.
This program also includes:
- Fitness and nutritional support
- Legal resources and advice
- Total wellbeing assessment
- Therapeutic and family counselling
- Financial counselling
- Discounts at popular retailers
- Resources and articles
Did you know?
You and each member of your family have access to 6 hours of services with the Employee and Family Assistance program!
Getting started with the Telus Health platform:
- Download the Telus Health One app (iphone or Android) or visit one.telushealth.com
- Watch your email inbox for an invitation to join the platform
Contact the Employee Assistance Program (Telus Health) any time, 24/7, for support, at 1-833-711-2327
Additional resources and information on the program:
- Telus Health One App (PDF)
- Total Wellbeing Assessment (PDF)
Dispute Prevention and Resolution
Our Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DPR) Plan helps coworkers find a win-win solution through effective communication, so that disputes do not escalate into conflict.
The objective of Dispute Prevention and Resolution is to safeguard the well-being of employees and provide channels to express concerns/issues towards effective solutions without escalation.
Professional Improvement Committee (PIC)
Your union’s Professional Improvement Committee allows you to apply for funding to participate in a course, workshop, or other activity, which you feel will be a benefit to you in the performance of your duties at the Board.
For more information, peruse the emails sent to you at the beginning of the school year, or email the person responsible.
Professionals Staff Collective Insurance (SSQ Financial Group)
Contact SSQ Financial Group (you are part of group J9999) at 1-888-651-8181 or visit SSQ’s website.
Professionals Union: Professionals of Western Quebec
You are represented by the Professionals of Western Quebec, a member of SPPOQA, associated with CSQ.
Procedures to Facilitate the Disclosure of Wrongdoings
Provincial Law 87 is an Act designed to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings in public organizations. The disclosure of wrongdoings is a fundamental component in ensuring integrity in the public administration. Recognizing that people working within an organization or who work with such people are often best placed to become “whistleblowers”, Western Québec’s By-Law 37 is intended to provide information on the mechanism for facilitating the disclosure of wrongdoings within our school board which complies with the Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings relating to public bodies (LQ 2016, c 3), hereinafter the “Act”.
The Act, as well as our By-Law 37, provides for the implementation of a parallel disclosure system within public bodies allowing staff the option of reporting wrongdoings either internally or to the Quebec Ombudsman through a secure online form. In all cases, these provide protection against reprisals for disclosures by staff who cooperate in reviews and investigations.
Essentially, at any time, school board staff may disclose information to the Officer responsible, indicating that a wrongdoing has been committed or is about to be committed in relation to the school board.