Bernard Demers holds a doctoral degree in psychology. He initially spent twelve years working as a professor, scholar and consultant. Then, from 1988 to 2006, he worked as a senior and top-level administrator in the junior college and university systems. Whether as a member of various boards of directors, a participant in several institutional, regional and provincial commissions or as upper management or director of an establishment, Bernard Demers has considerable experience in the highest levels of administration and the difficulties it faces on a human level.