Our teams

Karim El Kerch, Director General
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Karim stands out for his strategic and operational approach grounded in a shared vision. His active listening and commitment support informed, human-centered decisions. At La Relance, he applies his strengths to the organization’s social mission. Passionate about reading, travel, and gardening, he cultivates a curiosity that enriches his balance.

Luc Gélinas, Director of Human Resources
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Luc is so cultured that everyone would like him in his quiz team! Luc’s experiences led him to work with Inuit communities and in the health care system. His greatest daily satisfaction? Serve people and find win-win solutions.

Corinne Lorman, Director of Operations, Service technologique La Relance
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For Corinne, the most important thing in her role is to reach out to others. Which she does brilliantly, especially by using her legendary listening skills. A quality that she developed while accompanying many people on the the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain.

Cynthia Vincent, Director of Customer Relations and Program Development
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For Cynthia, the strength of an organization lies in collaboration and the adoption of values such as respect, community involvement and integrity. Her extensive experience in community development will help La Relance achieve its goals.

Krystel Mineault, Communication Advisor
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Our communications consultant, Krystel, combines her desire to help and make a difference with La Relance’s mission and vision. Krystel’s leadership, organizational skills and ability to manage priorities, combined with her most recent experience in marketing management, are undeniable assets to the company’s success!

Pierre Sicard, Business development manager
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Bilingual, resourceful, and honest, Pierre brings to La Relance a solid background in business relations and economic development. His commitment to the community and his desire to help others motivate him every day. A fan of word games, passionate about languages, and always eager to learn, he also enjoys volley-ball and spending quality time with his family.

Marie-Eve Brideau, Clinical Services Coordinator
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Marie-Eve is good at developing a bond of trust with her clients whom she is happy to accompany throughout their journey. She is a fan of her colleagues who enrich her workplace and do real teamwork.

Valérie De Champlain, Business Advisor
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Valérie uses her boundless energy to find creative solutions to help her clients. An experienced speaker, she accompanies people with limitations and advises companies in their integration process.

Lude Thezine, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Lude is a compassionate, attentive, and empathetic person who enjoys working with people. Her approach is human-centered, focusing on supporting individuals in their career transitions to foster both personal and professional development.

Anaïs Lambert, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Organized, open-minded, and captivated by mutual aid, Anaïs fits perfectly into La Relance’s mission in her role as a counselor. With seven years of experience working with children in difficulty, she has developed relational and empathetic qualities that are significant assets for her clients.

Salma Maliki, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Salma is driven by the desire to help those in need achieve their professional goals. Thanks to her experience with vulnerable individuals, she builds trust with her clients and offers personalized solutions. She values the positive impact this work has on others’ lives.

Samira Beladjal, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Samira stands out for her listening skills and empathy. With rigor and commitment, she leverages over 15 years of customer service experience, effectively identifying and meeting clients’ needs. To recharge, Samira enjoys admiring nature and spending time with her family.

Mélissa Pepin, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Mélissa stands out for her empathy, listening skills, and analytical ability. With solid experience in support and intervention, she knows how to assist and guide clients with ease. Passionate about photography and baking, she loves sharing her creations with her colleagues!

Cloé St-Denis, Internship Supervisor
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On a daily basis, Cloé makes a huge difference to people’s lives, something she’s passionate about. A reader in her spare time, she uses her great patience and understanding with trainees to support their learning in the workplace. 

Seynabou Sow, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Seynabou is driven by commitment, active listening, and teamwork. With experience in psychosocial support, career information, and recruitment, she helps clients highlight their strengths. At La Relance, she shares her expertise to boost self-esteem and support successful integration.

Marie- Eve Brière, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Marie-Eve is a compassionate and experienced support worker who has worked with adults facing mental health challenges, substance use issues, and homelessness. She deeply believes in each person’s potential and wholeheartedly invests herself in supporting interns. She enjoys building meaningful connections, encouraging personal journeys, and finds renewal in nature—whether on a paddleboard or cycling through the outdoors.

Katrine Giroux-Monette, Employment Integration Counsellor
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With her experience as a social worker, Katrine stands out for her transparency and authenticity. She has supported people with disabilities and seniors. Today, she continues this mission at La Relance alongside a dedicated team. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking,camping and spending time in nature. 

Fatine Narbad, Employment Integration Counsellor
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Fatine stands out for her attentive listening, kindness, and organizational skills. With her experience in human resources and professional support, she understands employers’ expectations and candidates’ challenges. Passionate about socio-professional integration, she helps restore confidence and guides individuals toward employment. 

Sébastien Lafontaine , Internship Supervisor
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Sébastien is a creative, empathetic, and attentive support worker. His background in teaching and intervention allows him to tailor his approach to each individual’s needs. Passionate about music, yoga, painting, and travel, he values accomplishment, recognition, and well-being in his work. 

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Denise Danis, Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
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We don’t know her secret, but Denise still manages to hang a smile on our face. After a busy career in the federal public service, she brings her experience to La Relance. Denise devotes much of her time to her loved ones. Knowing her generosity, it is certain that they are pampered!

Elodie Helbert Huguet, Executive Assistant to the General Manager
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Methodical, flexible, and trustworthy, Elodie brings her planning and organizational expertise to La Relance’s General Management. Her values of “loving people” align with the organization’s mission. Elodie is also a dedicated family woman and sports enthusiast.

Gradie Kabeya, Administrative Technician
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With her keen organizational skills, rigor, and initiative, Gradie brings years of administrative experience to La Relance. She is passionate about directly helping those in need. In addition to her professional qualities, Gradie enjoys reading, music, and adventure.

Alseny bah ,Financial Controller
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Alseny combines rigor, organization, and analytical thinking to ensure precise and compliant financial management. His experience in both accounting firms and corporate settings strengthens his method and reliability. At La Relance, he finds values that inspire him: mutual support, cohesion, and commitment, in an environment conducive to continuous improvement and collaborative work.

Anabelle Vyimana, Accounting Technician
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Passionate about accounting, Anabelle has developed expertise in accounting techniques and support. Diligent, caring, and attentive, she values teamwork and inclusive environments. Creative and dynamic, she also thrives through sports and cooking, which contribute to her personal balance and fuel her creativity.

Joseph Mebara, Accounting Technician
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With nearly 25 years of experience in accounting, Joseph stands out for his passion for numbers, his rigor, and his attention to detail. Curious and always eager to learn, he adapts easily to change. His calm demeanor, precision, and unwavering commitment inspire trust and strengthen the foundation of our team.

Stéphane Juneau, Hebdo Ménage Supervisor
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With more than 30 years of experience in housekeeping, Stéphane is concerned about a job well done and details, having customer satisfaction at heart. He excels in commercial and post-disaster housekeeping, and effectively prepares interns for the job market with his expertise.

Yannick Fotso Naoussi, Cleaning Staff

Discipline, creativity, and attention to detail define Yannick, who is committed to supporting La Relance’s goals. He develops his own tips to optimize results and deliver impeccable service. Curious and passionate, he enjoys learning and practices judo and athletics, which strengthen his personal discipline and overall well-being.

Stéphane Camirand, Operations Supervisor
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Stéphane has been working at STLR since May 2005 as Operations Supervisor! He loves helping trainees and seeing them grow, both professionally and personally. By no means apathetic, Stéphane’s passions include golf, hunting and spending quality time with his children!

Éric Laviolette, Team Leader
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In addition to being a team leader, Éric is also an excellent trainer for all STLR employees and trainees, whose reality he understands, having completed a traineeship at STLR himself in 1999! What’s his passion? Music, guitar, cycling and horror movies!

Armand Kinyoge, System Administrator
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Armand, our wizard in technology, knows the STLR environment and operation very well, having done an internship there in 2018 in the OPE+ program! What excites him about his job: working on different projects with a variety of IT equipment, the friendly environment and teamwork at STLR!

Mohammed El Mehdi KADDOUR, IT Support
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Rigorous and organized, Mehdi leverages his expertise in mobile networks and IT support to solve technical challenges efficiently. Passionate about learning and driven by social impact, he values the balance between professionalism and friendliness at La Relance. A hiking and soccer enthusiast, he appreciates teamwork.

Amélie Le Clerc, Administrative and Quality Technician
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Organized and dynamic, Amélie brings to La Relance seven years’ experience as an industrial engineering technician. A passionate traveler and hiker, she decided to join the team in particular to make a difference in a community organization.

Jean-Yves Agobre, Technical Trainer
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Passionate about IT, he enjoys solving technical problems and helping others. His experience in troubleshooting and software installation allows him to provide reliable and human-centered service. He values the collaborative environment and the respect, empathy, and professionalism that define La Relance.

Chantal Ménard, Technical Trainer
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Chantal Goderre, Triage – trainer
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Christian Bernier, Warehouse clerk
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Before becoming the experienced warehouse clerk he is at STLR, our camping enthusiast Christian worked in the computer recycling industry as an operations supervisor. For him, teamwork and respect are two fundamental elements of well-being within a professional organization.

Denis Rail, Storekeeper
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Before working for La Relance, our versatile Denis worked for the Government of Canada as a computer technician! What makes him passionate and happy in his role with the company: the diversity of his tasks, the great team cohesion, and the STLR mission and values.

Michel Robitaille, Cleaning and packaging clerk trainer
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With his legendary dynamism, Michel is an important cog in La Relance’s success. His jokes are not to be missed! They add to the work atmosphere. Having worked as a trainer for over 10 years, notably in driving schools, he passes on his knowledge to interns on a daily basis. 

Erik Laurin , Cleaning and packaging clerk

Erik is a patient and cheerful colleague, always eager to learn. His experience at Valoritec and STLR strengthened his skills in communication, technology, and teamwork. Passionate about running, music, and computer parts, he values quality in his tasks and maintains a steady, efficient work pace.

Pascal Plouffe, Data erasure clerk
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Pascal is a determined person who is attentive to the instructions he receives in his work. Trained as a secretarial and computer technician, he has an easy command of data entry. Passionate about computer recycling, he values the team spirit of his colleagues, which contributes to his daily good mood. Pascal is also dedicated to recycling to protect the environment

Francis Goderre-Bernier, Truck driver

Dedicated to La Relance, our truck driver Francis is the man for the job! With his unmatched assiduity, he’s always on the spot, collecting computer equipment from government institutions and businesses, and bringing it back to La Relance’s technology department.

Patrick Whissel, Truck driver

One thing’s for sure: our trucker Patrick isn’t afraid of hard work! Versatile and assiduous, he offers his work experience to La Relance, particularly in the collection of computer equipment for re-use or recycling, as well as the pick-up of bulky items from Gatineau residents.

Hervé Akochi, Truck Driver Helper

Hervé joins La Relance with his experience in the transportation field. He is passionate about his work and the daily interactions he has with others. Determined and courageous, Hervé is an essential link for La Relance. His favorite hobbies are fishing, soccer, and music.

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Would you like to be part of our dynamic team? Send us your CV at rh@larelance.ca or visit our Career page!