Renfrew County Catholic District School Board

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board, headquartered at 499 Pembroke Street West in Pembroke, ON, is the public administrative body responsible for Catholic elementary and secondary education across Renfrew County. Anyone whose search begins with "Agence de placement" and lands here has likely been pointed toward the board's employment and staffing side rather than its classrooms — the board posts openings, manages hiring processes, and coordinates staff placements for its network of schools, in addition to its core mandate of overseeing publicly funded Catholic education for the region. This page focuses on what a first contact with the board actually looks like, whether the reason is a school-related matter or an employment inquiry.

What the board does

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board governs and administers a network of elementary and secondary schools serving Catholic families throughout Renfrew County, while also functioning as an employer that recruits, hires, and places staff across its schools. For visitors arriving through an employment-agency search, the relevant function is the board's role as a public-sector employer: it manages job postings, staffing needs, and placement processes for teaching and non-teaching positions within its system, alongside broader responsibilities for curriculum oversight, student registration, and school administration across the district.

Employment and staff placement

As the employer for its schools, the board handles recruitment and placement of educators, support staff, and administrative personnel. Openings are posted and managed centrally, with hiring processes coordinated through the board office rather than at the individual school level for most positions. For someone exploring employment opportunities with the board, understanding that hiring is centralized helps set expectations for where to direct an inquiry.

Education administration

Beyond staffing, the board oversees registration, school directories, and the general administration of its elementary and secondary institutions, including a virtual elementary option. Families dealing with the board office are typically navigating registration timelines, school assignment questions, or general district-level matters rather than day-to-day classroom issues, which are handled at the school level.

Preparing for a first visit or first appointment

Whether the reason for contacting the board office is a job application, a registration question, or another administrative matter, a first appointment goes more smoothly with a bit of preparation — the board office is not a single school and cannot answer every question a particular school can. Confirming in advance which office or department handles the specific request saves a trip.

Before you go: know your purpose

Employment inquiries, registration questions, and general district matters are often handled by different contacts within the board's administration. Calling ahead at 613-735-1031 to confirm the right department, and whether an appointment is needed, avoids arriving at the wrong desk. Pembroke's board office serves the entire county, so staff may need to redirect a family-specific question to a local school rather than handling it centrally.

What to bring

For employment-related visits, having a resume, references, and any required certifications or qualifications on hand — even if the process is ultimately completed online — makes a first meeting more productive. For registration or administrative matters, relevant documentation such as proof of address or prior school records is typically expected. Checking the board's website in advance for current requirements is worthwhile, since processes can be updated between school years.

Serving Pembroke and Renfrew County

Pembroke sits at the heart of Renfrew County, and the board's office location on Pembroke Street West places it centrally for families and prospective staff across the district, from the city itself out to the surrounding rural and small-town communities the board also serves. The rhythm of contact with the board tends to follow the school calendar: late summer brings a wave of registration and staffing activity ahead of the September start, while other times of year see a steadier pace of administrative and employment inquiries. Renfrew County's mix of urban Pembroke and its outlying towns means the board coordinates across considerable geography, which is part of why confirming the right point of contact before a visit matters more here than it might for a single neighbourhood school.

Seasonal considerations

Employment and registration activity both tend to peak in the weeks before the school year begins, when staffing needs and family registrations are highest. Visitors planning to drop by the board office during this period should expect a busier environment and may find that scheduling a call or appointment ahead of time, using the phone number above, leads to a more focused conversation than an unannounced visit.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of employment opportunities does the board handle?

The board manages recruitment and placement for teaching and non-teaching positions across its network of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in Renfrew County, with hiring processes coordinated through the board office.

Is the board office the right place to ask about a specific school?

For district-level matters, registration, and employment, the board office in Pembroke is the central point of contact; for day-to-day questions about a specific school, that school's own office is usually more direct. Calling 613-735-1031 first can clarify where a particular question is best directed.

Do I need an appointment to visit the board office?

Requirements can depend on the nature of the visit, whether employment-related or administrative. Calling ahead is the most reliable way to confirm whether an appointment is needed before making the trip to 499 Pembroke Street West.

How can I reach the board for more information?

The board can be reached by phone at 613-735-1031 or through its official website, rccdsb.ca, which lists current information on registration, staffing, and district programs.