Departments and Administration

The General Directorate provides leadership, direction, and strategic oversight for all Western Québec operations. Composed of the Director General, Assistant Director General, the Secretary General, Director of Corporate Services and Director of Communications, this team ensures that every aspect of the school board functions effectively and cohesively. Politically, the General Directorate works closely with the Council of Commissioners to implement board policies and support informed decision‑making. It also manages the board’s relations with the provincial Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ), ensuring compliance, advocating for the needs of our communities, and representing Western Québec within the broader provincial education network.

Western Québec’s Educational Services is dedicated to creating and nurturing lifelong learners by ensuring that every student receives the best possible education in a safe and supportive environment. Guided by the commitment to student success, board‑level decisions directly support classroom practices and the day‑to‑day experiences of learners across all our schools. We focus on each student’s unique learning abilities, fostering inclusive, engaging, and forward‑thinking educational pathways that help every learner thrive.

Western Québec provides high‑quality educational opportunities for adult learners through six Adult Education and Vocational Training centres. Serving a vast and diverse territory—including the Outaouais, Pontiac, and Abitibi‑Témiscamingue regions—our centres deliver accessible, flexible, English‑language learning designed to meet the needs of adults at every stage of life. In addition to in‑person programs, our Adult Education Services are available virtually through Distance Education, ensuring that learners across the region can pursue their goals, upgrade their skills, and build pathways to new careers—no matter where they live.

Western Québec is committed to ensuring that all students achieve success, and our model of service delivery is rooted in the belief that inclusive education benefits everyone. The Complementary Services Department plays a key role in this commitment by supporting students with special needs and the staff who work with them. Our team collaborates closely with schools to provide the expertise, resources, and services required to help every learner thrive in an inclusive environment. By focusing on individualized support, early intervention, and strong partnerships, we help create learning spaces where all students can participate, grow, and reach their full potential.

From managing student admissions and ensuring compliance with Bill 101 requirements to providing Mozaïk and GPI support for schools—and, of course, coordinating all aspects of student transportation—the School Organization & Transportation Department plays a vital role in the smooth operation of our school board. Our team works behind the scenes to make sure every student is properly registered, every school has the tools and data support it needs, and every bus route runs safely and efficiently.

The primary role of the Human Resources Department is to hire, promote and develop qualified and professional staff to ensure that students achieve their full potential. HR also offers direction and guidance to management personnel for issues involving staffing and labour relations. In addition, it provides all employees with services and advice related to career aspirations, compensation and benefits.

The Finance Department oversees all financial matters for the school board, including schools, centres, and daycares, ensuring strong stewardship of public funds. It also oversees all matters pertaining with school taxes. Funding received from the province and through taxation is distributed fairly and transparently. Through careful management and clear financial practices, the department supports the success and sustainability of all Western Québec schools and services.

Our Buildings & Equipment Department supports the mission of the school board in providing the best possible learning environment. This is accomplished by the effective and efficient management of available resources to provide healthy, safe, well maintained and operated facilities, and through the delivery of responsive maintenance, custodial, and construction services in harmony with the individual learning communities.

The mandate of the Information Technology Department is to give support in all activities of the School Board when technology is involved. These responsibilities are split into two main domains: administrative systems, and pedagogical services.