The Communications and Public Relations Department is responsible for strategic internal and external communications, issues management, crisis communications, and supporting plans and actions that protect and promote the District’s visibility, profile, and reputation. We are located at the central administration building, 133 Greenbank Road. The reception and switchboard staff are also part of our department.
What We Do
Our team works to generate public awareness about District news, initiatives, events, programs, and supports. We promote two-way communication with our communities, build strong partnerships, and support our family of schools with implementing effective communication strategies. Our services include:
- Public relations
- Media and news releases
- Special events
- Social media
- Advertising
- Strategic communication plans
- Crisis communications and issues management
- Providing communications support for schools and staff
- Promoting newsworthy, school-based stories
- Graphic design and publications
- Video production and audio visual support
- SchoolMessenger support
- Reception services
Advertising
The OCDSB does not advertise for external organizations or companies within our schools or on our website or other online platforms. If your organization wishes to share a poster or flyer with schools in our District, you may contact the schools directly. Schools may choose to share these materials with their school community (e.g. through the school newsletter) at their discretion.
For More Information
For general enquiries, please call 613-721-1820 or email enquiries@ocdsb.ca. This email is monitored daily.
Looking for help? For most school related topics, it’s best to start with your teacher or principal. Visit our Responding to Concerns page for more information about how to access support.
Media inquiries can be directed to media@ocdsb.ca.
Stephen Carrière
Executive Officer
Accountability, Alignment and Strategic Services
613-596-8211, ext. 8607
Diane Pernari
General Manager
Communications and Public Relations
613-596-8228
Kim Tremblay
Administrative Assistant
to Executive Officer, Stephen Carrière
613-596-8211, ext. 8310
Joe Koraith
Communications and Public Relations Advisor
613-596-8211, ext. 8264
Oksana Kravets
Communications and Public Relations Advisor
613-596-8211, ext. 8803
Aidan Harris
Communications and Public Relations Advisor
613-596-8211, ext. 8817
Jamie McGlashan
Website Content Coordinator
613-596-8211, ext. 8802
Isabella Sanchez
Portal Content Coordinator
613-596-8211, ext. 8404
Ali Goncci, B.Eng.
Webmaster
613-596-8211, ext. 8801
Mike Guilbault
Multimedia Coordinator
613-596-8211, ext. 8800
Paul Jaworski
Web/Graphic Designer
613-596-8211, ext. 8110
Jackie Brown
Switchboard/Reception
613-596-8211, ext. 8005
Alissar Ghdaye
Switchboard/Reception
613-596-8211, ext. 8000