Tuesday 29 January 2013

Featured Recruiter: Cindy Bedard

 

Cindy Bedard, Recruitment Officer




Business, Canadore College
Recreation and Leisure Services, Canadore College

Cindy has been with the Canadore family for 25 years and has spent time in the Media Centre, on the Hospitality Plus project, in the OSDO department and in the testing centre. Cindy now calls the Recruitment department home. 

Why does Cindy love working at Canadore?
 

" I enjoy working with the staff and students. I have made great friends with both students and co-workers over the years. I have been at Canadore for over half my life and wouldn't know what to do if I didn't have all the changes with every semester."

Cindy.Bedard@canadorecollege.ca
705-474-7600 ext.5516
C221

Tuesday 22 January 2013

Featured Employee: Ryan Drouin

Ryan Drouin


Recruitment and Liaison Coordinator



Recreation and Leisure Services, Canadore College
Business Management Post-Graduate, Canadore College

Ryan started out working as a student with the Panther Athletic Counsel and as a student ambassador. When he graduated in 2006 he worked as the Marketing and Recruiting Assistant with Canadore College for 6 months. Ryan went on to complete an internship with Help on Board as a Market Researcher before returning to Canadore College as a Liaison Officer in Spring 2007.
Ryan started his role as Recruitment and Liaison Coordinator in spring 2012.

Why does Ryan love working at Canadore? 

"I enjoy working with the students. I get to see most of the students before they even apply to Canadore College and it’s always great to see a student that you talked to 2 or 3 years earlier graduate from Canadore College and become an alumni like myself."


Ryan.Drouin@canadorecollege.ca
705-474-7600 ext. 5313
C221

Wednesday 16 January 2013

Featured Employee: Terry Thomason

Terry Thomason

Admissions Specialist, Admissions Office


Automotive Marketing, Georgian College
Bachelor of Business Administration, Northwood University Midland, Michigan
Working on Masters of Science in Administration, Central Michigan University

Terry started working at Canadore College 2008 as the Information Analyst with the Registrar’s Office. That position turned into the Admissions Officer in 2010 where he continued with work with the new Admissions Office.

Why does Terry love working at Canadore?

“I love working at Canadore because we get to see students from the application stage all the way to watching them cross the stage at graduation. It’s great to see the dedication of the students, staff and faculty to make sure all students succeed and are ready to start their new careers. “

Terry.Thomason@canadorecollege.ca
705-474-7600 ext. 5353
C204

Tuesday 8 January 2013

Featured Employee: Marguerite Donohue


Marguerite Donohue, PHD
Vice President Academic


Doctor of Philosophy (Higher Education – Community College Leadership), University of Toronto
Master of Health Administration, University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Toronto

Marguerite has been with Canadore College since August of 2011. Prior to her time with Canadore College, Marguerite spent time in the health care field as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse. She then took the plunge into the field of Academics with Algonquin College as the Chair of the Applied Arts and Health Sciences Department, as the Dean of the Ottawa Valley Campus and as the Dean of Academic Development.

Why does Marguerite love being a VP at Canadore?

“As Vice President Academic I have the opportunity to work with the Faculty, Deans and College staff to position the programs at Canadore as the best in the province for students.  Together we are shaping the learning experience at Canadore to be even more positive and fulfilling. We are introducing exciting and innovative new programs. We are investing in the development of programs with flexible delivery modes for learners. It is exciting working at Canadore as we shape the College for the future.”

 Marguerite.Donohue@canadorecollege.ca
705-474-7600 ext.  5255
C315d

Wednesday 2 January 2013

Featured Employee: Margia Ferguson




Margia Ferguson
Professor, Office Administration Program


Margia worked as a Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA) at North Bay Civic Hospital following graduation and then worked for 18 years for various North Bay physicians and at a physiotherapy clinic.   As an active member of the Medical Secretaries Association, she became proficient in all other office duties while working in these offices.  Margia also operated her own home business doing medical transcription and medical billing while working as an office nurse.  All of this gave her the valuable work experience for her current position here in Office Administration since 1996.

Why does Margia love teaching at Canadore?

“I love North Bay and Canadore College and I am a proud graduate.  The people I work with are wonderful and I have made many friends since coming to work here.  I love being in front of the class!  At convocation ceremonies I feel especially proud knowing I have helped these graduates along in their chosen career path.  It is nice to go to the various offices, the hospital, and many other businesses in the city and to see the OA grads at work!”

Margia.Ferguson@canadorecollege.ca
705-474-7600 ext. 5646
E248