Ask a few people around the MCH what they think of Terry Séguin and you’ll hear some pretty nice comments. Funny. Thoughtful. Friendly. Hard working. Full of energy. Oh, and don’t forget ‘always on the go!’
Terry first interviewed at the MCH 18 years ago but the same day she accepted an offer from another company. Lucky for us, she was back four months later and joined the Public Affairs and Strategic Planning (PASP) team where she still works as Administrative Assistant. “The office was on E2 then,” she says. “Three of us shared a very small space. And every September, we had a stagiaire (intern). It was cozy, to say the least!”
As PASP's role has evolved so has Terry’s job. She always enjoys working with the public and MCH staff on events like Mini-Med and Career Day. She’s also responsible for many of the annual Christmas visits welcoming everyone from the Montreal Canadiens, Alouettes and the Impact to ‘Montreal’s finest’ from Police Station 20.
Terry enrolled at Concordia in the ’90s while continuing to work full time. “I decided not to make myself crazy trying to juggle work and school. So even though it took me 14 years, I graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in translation. I jokingly told my kids and my husband, “See—now I’m just as smart as you are!” ”
Terry is a member of the Quality of Life at Work committee, the Awards of Excellence breakfast, and a captain for the annual Pedal for Kids fundraiser with her “Happy Gang” team. When she’s not at the MCH she’s just as busy with social dancing and occasionally, something a little more daring: she celebrated her 40th birthday by parachuting out of a plane.
One of Terry’s favourite jokes is to remind her colleagues how many days left until retirement. “When I retire, I’d still like to work a few days a week, and also volunteer with seniors. I’m also looking forward to having more time to get out cycling and walking, and spend more time with my seven grandkids.” She might even pursue one of her other great interests, the theatre. Definitely no time to slow down!