Vice-Rector, Academic and Research

Role 

The Vice-Rector, Academic and Research works closely with the Deans to set the University’s broad academic directions, design and regularly evaluate programs, recruit and retain professors, and establish student-recruitment strategies.

The Vice-Rector, Academic and Research oversees the University’s four faculties and their programs and schools, and the Library. The portfolio also includes several academic initiatives and services designed to help students make the most of their university experience and to guide professors in their academic pursuits.

Biography

Jean-Marc Barrette was born in 1964 in Lorrainville, in Quebec’s Témiscamingue region. After studying pure science at the Collège de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, he completed a BA, an MA and a PhD (1995) in French literature at the University of Ottawa. In addition to a number of scientific papers, he has published several books: Le Soleil de Pierre (a novel, Vents d’Ouest, 2001, 222 p.), L’Univers de Michel Tremblay: dictionnaire des personnages (Presses de l’Université de Montréal, 1996, 544 p.), and Index numérique et descriptif du fonds François-Xavier-Garneau (Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française [CRCCF], 1995, xx-115 p.). He also coedited Hommage aux Premiers Prix du Concours provincial de français de l’Ontario – depuis 1938 (1992, 112 p.).

He first worked as a part-time instructor at the Collège de l’Outaouais, then at the University of Ottawa and the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. He moved on to become news director for a regional weekly, then in 1999 was recruited by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) to head research development. In late 2004 he was appointed executive assistant to uOttawa’s Vice-President Academic and Provost, where his duties included strategic academic planning. He was appointed Vice-Rector, Academic and Research at Saint Paul University in 2011.

Vice-Rector, Administration

Role

The Vice-Rector, Administration is the financial and administrative director of Saint Paul University. As such, he oversees the management of the human, financial and material resources the University needs to carry out its mission, and ensures that members of the University community have access to the services and resources they need to make the most of their university experience. The Vice-Rector, Administration is responsible for SPU’s Financial Services, Human Resources, Campus Services, Computer and Distance Education Services, and Food and Conference Services.

Biography

Éric Martin holds an MBA from the Université de Sherbrooke. With more than 25 years of experience in management, he has evolved in a variety of work environments, notably in the industrial and banking sectors. His solid skills in financial management, project management, human resources management and organizational change management make him a seasoned leader ready to take on the major challenges of this position, while successfully carrying out Saint Paul University’s strategic vision.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Martin has faced major challenges in both urban and rural environments as General Manager of two Desjardins caisses. He was also an executive on the board of the Fédération des caisses populaires de l’Ontario for several years. He also held served as CEO, where he was responsible for business development in the Ottawa region.

Originally from Quebec, Mr. Martin and his family have made their home within the Franco-Ontarian community of Eastern Ontario for more than 10 years, demonstrating their commitment to this dynamic region.

Interim Vice-Rector, Administration

Role

The Vice-Rector, Administration is the financial and administrative director of Saint Paul University. As such, he oversees the management of the human, financial and material resources the University needs to carry out its mission, and ensures that members of the University community have access to the services and resources they need to make the most of their university experience. The Vice-Rector, Administration is responsible for SPU’s Financial Services, Human Resources, Campus Services, Computer and Distance Education Services, and Food and Conference Services.

Biography

Carole Audet holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (H.BCom) with a concentration in human resources and marketing. She is certified as a Human Resources Leader in Ontario (CHRL) and Quebec (CRHA). She also holds certificates in leadership, human resources, alternative dispute resolution, health and safety and customer service.

Ms. Audet is an accomplished bilingual change agent. She has held various positions throughout her career at different levels and in different sectors, including the last two years as Associate Vice-Rector, Talent Diversity and Culture at Saint Paul University. A seasoned and successful leader with a proven track record in producing, presenting and managing the implementation of innovative solutions, she demonstrates refined analytical skills, enabling her to solve multiple and complex operational problems.

She has successfully completed numerous projects over the years:

• Planning: business plan, operational plan, strategic planning, resource planning, retention, succession planning, training plan

• Leadership: consultancy on human resources and labor issues, interpretation, implementation and application of labor law

• Development: employee handbook, policies, job descriptions, performance management, complaint resolution mechanisms (violence, physical abuse, etc.), process management, feasibility studies, process analysis

• Management: pay equity systems, human resources planning and management

Vice-Rector, Governance and Secretary General

Role 

The Secretary General has primary responsibility for the governance of Saint Paul University, including secretarial services necessary for the proper functioning of the Senate, the Board of Governors, and their respective committees. In this regard, the Secretary General ensures the integrity and dissemination of the decisions of the various regulatory bodies, as well as taking responsibility for the University’s administrative archives. The Secretary General leads the Pastoral Services, the Alumni and Development Office, and the Indigenous Initiatives Service,

In addition to ensuring compliance with the Charters and Statutes of Saint Paul University, the Secretary General ensures the protection of the institution’s rights through rigorous monitoring and updating of its policies and regulations in accordance with applicable laws. This includes certifying all official documents issued by the University, apart from transcripts, and ensures the smooth running of institutional events, particularly the Convocation.

Biography

Carole Breton has thirty years of professional experience. She has held academic and management positions in academic institutions and in numerous national and bilingual organizations and where she led teams and projects in government relations, partnership development, issues management, strategic communications, and governance.

Throughout her career, Ms. Breton has demonstrated a strong ability to manage large-scale projects, both nationally and internationally, and to lead high-performance teams in a dynamic bilingual environment. An inclusive and constructive leader, this experienced manager embodies a rigorous and collaborative management approach.

During her career, Ms. Breton has worked at the University of Ottawa, the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), CBC/Radio-Canada, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally from the Outaouais region, she has lived in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Morocco.

Ms. Breton studied broadcasting and holds an Executive MBA from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. She is Vice-president of the Telfer Executive MBA Alumni Association and a member of the Board of Directors of Outaouais Philanthropy.