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The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is excited to announce the hire of Sébastien Dorélas as the new Manager of Strategic Communications and Engagement. The CIC is excited to welcome him and looks forward to the innovative ideas and enthusiasm he will contribute to both the organization and the wider community.

As Manager of Strategic Communications and Engagement, Sébastien will develop communication and engagement strategies that will contribute to the continued growth and success of the CIC and its two constituent societies, the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE), establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and enhancing the organization’s outreach, ensuring that the societies’ longterm strategic goals are met.

Learn more about Sébastien Dorélas

Sébastien Dorélas is a bilingual communications and social media professional with over a decade of experience in the financial insurance, payroll administration and retail marketing sectors. Based in Toronto, he was raised in Montreal second-generation immigrant man born of Haitian descent.

Before joining the CIC, Sébastien worked at The National Payroll Institute, supporting payroll professionals across Canada. Previously, he held roles at iA Wealth and La Capitale Financial Group. Earlier in his career, Sébastien worked at MAC’S Convenience Stores Inc. as a Marketing Specialist. His areas of expertise include communications, intranet management, leadership and training, marketing, project management, public relations, social media, and translation.

Sébastien holds a Corporate Communications Diploma and a Public Relations Management Certification from Humber College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Communications Studies and a Minor in English Professional Writing from Concordia University. He recently completed a certificate in Business French and Translation at The Chang School Certificate. In his spare time, Sébastien enjoys photography, movies, physical fitness, reading, and travelling.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Sébastien Dorélas to the CIC community.