Human Resources Department

Darrell LeBlanc, Director of Human Resources

Mr. Darrell LeBlanc was appointed as Director of Human Resources with the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) as of December 2, 2024. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of Programs and Student Services, a position he held as of July 1, 2020. During Mr. LeBlanc's 30-year career in education, he has worked in a number of positions in several districts across Canada including a classroom teacher, resource teacher, vice principal and principal. Regionally, he has served as a Coordinator for ten (10) years, responsible at various times for human resources, technology integration, student discipline, school improvement planning, school advisory councils, and assessment.

Mr. LeBlanc’s formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Policy, a Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology, and a Certificate in Human Resources Management.

Mr. LeBlanc’s leadership activities have extended to facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities for teachers and school administrators. These opportunities have included leading workshops for principals in Jamaica in conjunction with a local university. He has also served as Chair of the Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation.

Under the leadership of the Director of Human Resources, the Department’s responsibilities include:
• Labour relations, including support of local and provincial bargaining;
• Administration and interpretation of NSTU (regional and provincial) and CUPE Collective Agreements, as well as Confidential, Non-union Employees Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Performance management and growth planning;
• Foster and develop a positive and productive workplace culture;
• Non-teacher professional development, training and coordination of the board-wide professional development plan;
• Employment equity, developing a diverse and inclusive work force;
• Employee wellness, health and safety;
• Organizational development and efficiency
• Succession planning;
• Coordination of staff allocations;
• Staff recruitment and placement; and
• Principal support in the area of human resources.

For more information, please contact the Department by email and/or phone:

Human Resources Department / 902-625-7081.

Human Resources Department Staff Members

All staff below may be reached at 902-625-2191 or 902-625-7081.
Human Resources Fax 902-625-2281.

Darrell LeBlanc - Director of Human Resources

Wendy MacDonald - Coordinator of Human Resources (Acting); 902-625-2191, ext. 21032

Jerry McKenna - Manager of Human Resources and Employee Data (Acting); 902-625-2191, ext. 21033

Alison Chisholm - Manager of Occupational Health and Safety; 902-747-3647

Courtney Emmerton - Assistant Manager of Human Resources (Acting); 902-625-2191, ext. 21034

Diane Amora, Administrative Assistant; 902-625-7081