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As per Article 8 of the General and Vocational Colleges Act (CQLR c C-29), the Board of Governors is comprised of nineteen (19) representatives.  The Ministry appoints nine (9) representatives (External Members) and the College administers the elections and appointments for the remaining ten (10) (Internal Members).

What is the role of the Board?

The Board is responsible for:

  • The good governance of the College and its associated entities.
  • Developing strategic planning in accordance with its mission and vision and ensuring implementation and follow-up.
  • Approving bylaws, policies and measures to ensure the proper functioning of a CÉGEP at the pedagogical, administrative, financial and material levels.

What does this mean?

  • It’s about working collaboratively, with Board colleagues as well as management, and making informed decisions in the College’s best interests.
  • It’s about creating an environment of supported learning, fostering curiosity, and preparing students for success.
  • It’s about building the best possible student experience at CÉGEP Heritage College.

What would your commitment be?

  • Read all materials in advance of all meetings.
  • Attend in person and actively participate at Board meetings.
  • Consider standing for election to at least one Board subcommittee (Executive Committee and Other Committees).
  • Exemplify ethics, have a collaborative spirit, and uphold the pillars of good governance:
    • Transparency
    • Accountability
    • Independence
    • Participation
    • Predictability

What would you gain from this opportunity?

  • You will develop a strong understanding of organizational governance, how Boards operate in higher education, and the critical role that CÉGEPs play in Quebec.
  • You will have the opportunity to step into Board leadership roles (when available) and join committees that will allow you to collaborate closely with Board colleagues on important College matters.
  • Above all, you will be joining a welcoming and passionate group of CÉGEP Heritage College faculty, staff, and senior managers, as well as other professionals who are committed to student well-being and the College’s success.

To help you determine if there is a fit of skills, knowledge and experience, the Ad Hoc Committee on Board Evaluations developed a skills matrix.

Please refer to the Board of Governors Charter for details regarding roles and responsibilities and meeting frequency.  A general overview is provided in the Recruitment Presentation.

Immediate Need

Following a gap analysis conducted by the Ad Hoc Committee on Board Evaluations, the following are highly desired knowledge and experience criteria:

  • Accounting/Auditing
  • Legal Profession
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources

Parent Group Representative

One (1) vacancy will become available for a term of two (2) years beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.  In accordance with Article 8(d) of the Act, the incumbents, who are not members of the college staff, are “elected by a majority vote of their peers cast at a general meeting called by the director general of the college or the person designated by the director general…”  This general meeting will be held as part of the Parent/Guardian Information Session on Thursday, May 29, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm in the College Auditorium.

The scheduled start date for the incumbent is Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Enterprise Representatives

Two (2) vacancies currently exist for a term of three (3) years and are appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education.  The criteria established by the Ministry is as follows:

  1. The enterprise must operate within the region of the College.
  2. Enterprise operations must correspond to the programs of the College technical studies, that is:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to secretarygeneral@cegep-heritage.qc.ca.

Useful links

CÉGEP HERITAGE COLLEGE BYLAW #1

Bylaws and Policies Webpage

Governors Webpage