Sonia Cloutier
Ms. Sonia Cloutier has been Director General and Clerk-Treasurer of the MRC du Granit since 2016. She manages a team of 40 employees and sits on the Administrative Committee as well as the Council of Mayors in her capacity as Clerk-Treasurer. The MRC du Granit, which comprises 19 municipalities spread over a territory of 2,730 km2 with a population of more than 21,500 residents, allows Ms. Cloutier to deploy her skills as a seasoned manager.
She brings extensive experience in the municipal sector, having previously served as Mayor of the Municipalité de Val-Racine and as Acting Warden for the MRC du Granit.
Beyond the municipal and political spheres, Ms. Cloutier holds the RCM’s mandates for development (economic, community, cultural, and tourism) and regional management (environment, property assessment, inspection, and prevention). Her strategic vision enables her to master all regional issues while remaining deeply committed to the well-being of residents.
Having previously served as Deputy Director of the Mont-Mégantic national park for 20 years, she has shared the expertise she gained with the entire region in her role at the RCM, including strategic planning, financial management, grant applications, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Finally, as manager of the family maple syrup operation, Érablière Cloutier, for more than 20 years, Ms. Cloutier has demonstrated strong entrepreneurial and family values. She has a broad range of skills and knows how to put them to good use.
Ms. Cloutier thrives in her land development work in the Mégantic region, making it attractive while maintaining a balance between development and protection for future generations.