Last week, the SPVM, Montreal’s police force, led 10 sessions of a special training workshop at Dawson on what to do in the event of an armed attacker. This is always a painful and difficult subject, but especially here at Dawson and after the recent tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. We are mindful, as we have…
After more than three decades of daily use, the PARC locker rooms and bathrooms have undergone a complete transformation, unveiling bright, modern facilities that reflect Dawson’s values of well-being, accessibility, and community. “The primary goals were to renew the PARC facilities that were over 30 years old, improve functionality, and provide a more modern and…
Dawson employees now have a new place to unwind, recharge, and connect. The College’s new staff lounge opened on Feb. 12, and employees can access it using the code shared by the Communications Office in an All Dawson email on the same day. Located in the former nursing program space on the sixth floor (6B.1),…
The College has an established Health and Safety Committee responsible for addressing workplace health and safety matters affecting employees. The Committee meets on a regular basis to review issues related to the campus environment and to identify proactive and preventive measures that support a safe and healthy workplace.
The College is committed to a collaborative approach to health and safety and welcomes input from any member of the community. You can contact any of the committee members or reach out to the Health and Safety Representative (HSRep@dawsoncollege.qc.ca).
Health & Safety Committee members are: Conner Morgan - Co-Chairperson 2025-2026 - Employee Representative – ADP; Samuel Vallery Saint-Hilaire - Co-Chairperson 2025-2026 - College Representative – FAMA; James Brasseur - Health & Safety Representative; Julie Drolet – College Health Education Nurse; Louisa Hadley - Employee Representative – DTU; Geoff Kloss - College Representative - Student Services; Johanne Rabbat - Health & Safety Representative; Soula Tsafaras – College Representative - Human Resources; Serge Corchia – Employee Representative – DSSU.
We are looking for Dawson employees interested in serving on public tender selection committees. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the College’s decision-making process, gain a deeper understanding of public procurement, and collaborate with colleagues from across departments. Committee members develop valuable skills in evaluation, transparency, and teamwork while helping ensure Dawson continues to make sound, ethical and cost-effective choices.
If you would like to find out more or express your interest, please write to Patrick Khoueiry at pkhoueiry@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
In an emergency, every second counts. Dawson Campus Security is your first contact for all accidents or urgent situations on campus. They will call 911 and coordinate with Urgences‑Santé and police if needed. Team members are trained First Aiders and can also quickly locate defibrillators (AED) and first aid kits.
If you witness an accident or face an emergency:
Dawson College’s recently renovated room 2H.02 has been thoughtfully redesigned to better serve students with disabilities, with essential upgrades addressing a range of needs beyond mobility.
“Our vision was to create a purposeful space that genuinely meets students’ real needs. With the help of Inhwa Choi and Elias Azar of the Facilities Management team, that vision surpassed our expectations,” said Christine Lister, manager of Dawson’s Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC).
Inhwa emphasized the design intent: “We wanted students to feel that this room is truly their space—a welcoming, intentional environment, not a storage area or an undefined corner, but a place where every student can relax, focus, and find comfort whenever they need a quiet moment.” Inhwa said the team felt that the College’s standard paint and flooring colours could use a fresh approach in this space. The team chose a soothing green paint palette “to foster warmth and relaxation.”
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Photo: from left to right: Dawson employees involved in renovating the 2H.02 room Maxwell Jones, Samuel Vallery Saint-Hilaire, Elias Azar, Inhwa Choi, Diane Gauvin, Geoff Kloos and Christine Lister.
In an emergency, you need to know what Code Silver (Code Argent) means. Code Silver is announced if there is an armed assailant or active shooter on site. Each person must evaluate their situation and determine if they should run, hide or fight.
Facilities Management has launched its new Accident/Incident Report Form on Omnivox. In keeping with ongoing improvements to health and safety planning at the College, FAMA unveiled the Omnivox form after beta testing and refining the process in collaboration with Dawson’s Health and Safety Committee. What was once a printable form on the Dawson website is…
New no smoking/vaping signs are in the process of being installed around the campus.
Dawson is officially smoke free, everywhere inside and outside on the entire campus. The rules are laid out in the Policy for a Smoke-Free College.
Both students and employees are subject to sanctions if they violate this policy.
Smoking and vaping is banned within a nine-metre radius of any door, window, or air intake of public or private buildings under Quebec’s Tobacco Control Act.
Last Modified: February 26, 2026
