My boss is the best!
My boss is the best! on the North Shore
My boss is the best! highlights employers on the North Shore who stand out for their good practices and who can inspire their community.
Employers who make a difference are those who support their student employees in balancing their studies, work, and personal lives.
Winning duos 2025
We present the 8 winning employers of the 2025 My Boss is the Best! contest.
Through their best practices, these employers have distinguished themselves as being committed to the educational success of their student employees!
Meet these inspiring individuals who are a role model for all employers who hire students!
Marie-Claude Rioux
CISSS de la Côte-Nord, Escoumins
Ms. Rioux stands out as a committed employer through:
- Her ability to adapt schedules according to needs
- Her concern for the individual needs of each employee
- Her active support for her employees’ academic success
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Marie-Claude Rioux and her employee Mélissa Bouchard.
Alexandre Leblanc
Ciné-Centre de Sept-Îles
Mr. Leblanc stands out as a committed employer thanks to:
- His ability to understand
- His valuable listening skills
- His kindness
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Alexandre Leblanc and his employee Marion Bouthillette.
Elizabeth Blackburn
Synapse 360, Baie-Comeau
Ms. Blackburn stands out as a committed employer by:
- Her attentiveness and support
- Her daily availability
- Her guidance in skills development
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Elizabeth Blackburn and her employee Aryanne Méthot.
William Cyr
Subway, Havre-Saint-Pierre
Mr. Cyr stands out as a committed employer through:
- His trust in his employees
- His encouragement to pursue education
- His attentive listening skills
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, William Cyr and his employee Samuel Barriault.
Aurélie Le Hénaff
Organisme de bassins versants Duplessis, Sept-Îles
Ms. Le Hénaff stands out as a committed employer through:
- Her support for education
- Her high level of flexibility
- Her attention to the well-being of her employees
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Aurélie Le Hénaff and her employee Marie Doiron-Proulx.
Kimberly Buffitt
Salmon Bay Farm, St Paul’s River
Ms. Buffitt stands out as a committed employer through:
- Her special attention to her employees
- Her support for their education
- Her ability to make work stimulating
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Kimberly Buffitt and her employee Faith Spingle.
Olivier Nijimbere
Tim Hortons, Port-Cartier
Mr. Nijimbere stands out as a committed employer thanks to:
- His support for education
- His flexible working hours
- His ability to create a motivating work environment
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Olivier Nijimbere and his employee Windie Lefrançois.
Stéphanie Saint-Gelais
Maison des familles de Baie-Comeau
Ms. St-Gelais stands out as a committed employer through:
- Her strong academic encouragement
- Her openness toward her employees and their families
- Her ability to create a welcoming environment
Watch the video clip of the winning duo, Stéphanie Saint-Gelais and her employee Marie-Lou Beaudin.
2025 Finalist Duos
Ana Osborne
CSS du Littoral – St-Bernard Center, Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon
Ms. Osborne stands out as a committed employer thanks to:
- Her caring guidance
- Her ability to turn challenges into learning opportunities
- Her constant support
Finalist duo: Ana Osborne and her employee Katie Roberts (not pictured).
Andrea Boudreau
Pharmacie Brunet Jennifer Jones, Havre-Saint-Pierre
Ms. Boudreau stands out as a committed employer through:
- Her concern for adapting work to each individual
- Her ability to create a pleasant atmosphere
- Her excellent listening skills
Finalist duo: Andrea Boudreau and her employee Jolianne Methot.
Billy Tanguay
Marché Mel&Lau, Sept-Îles
Mr. Tanguay stands out as a committed employer through:
- His attentiveness and support
- His great flexibility
- His kindness toward his employees
Finalist duo: Billy Tanguay and his employee Séléna-Donna Dégarie.
