Biography

Born in Saint John (New Brunswick) in 1964
Married and father of 2 children

Education

• Coursework for a doctorate in sociology, Université du Québec à Montréal (2005)
• Attestation of College Studies in microcomputer technology, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles (2001)
• Master’s degree in sociology, Université du Québec à Montréal (1992)
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, Université du Québec à Montréal (1988)
• Diploma of College Studies in human sciences, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles, Gaspé (1984)

Professional Experience

• Person responsible for human sciences research, Centre d’initiation à la recherche et d’aide au développement durable (CIRADD) (CCTT-PSN), Centre d’études collégiales Baie-des-Chaleurs (2005-2011)
• Sociology professor, Centre d’études collégiales de Carleton (since 2003)
• Lecturer in sociology, Université de Moncton, Shippagan campus (since 2002)
• Teacher, Commission scolaire René-Lévesque (2002)
• Teacher, Groupe Collégia (computer science and stress management) (2001-2002)
• Forestry worker, Coopérative d’aménagement forestier de la Baie-des-Chaleurs and Coopérative de services forestiers Maxifor (1997-2000)

Community and Political Involvement

• Municipal councillor, Escuminac (since 2009)
• Member of the labour relations committee, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles, Carleton campus (2010-2012)
• PQ candidate for the Bonaventure riding (2011)
• Participation in research to establish public transportation in the Gaspésie region (2009)
• Member of the union executive committee, Centre d’études collégiales de Carleton (2007-2009)
• Research organizations representative, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine regional social economy hub (2006-2011)
• Coordinator of the human sciences department, Centre d’études collégiales de Carleton (2006)