Her early career as a notary

From high school onwards, Dominique was interested in the legal field. “I wanted to become a judge”, she recalls. Curious, she began studying legal techniques in CEGEP. She attended a few court hearings, then interned in a notary’s office. “That’s when it all clicked.” In 2008, she won the Prix de la Chambre des notaires du Québec.

At the time, Dominique was pursuing a certificate in criminology, but eventually chose to return to her first passion: the law. “I love finding the best solutions for my clients,” she explains. She went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in civil law with honours in 2014, then earned her master’s degree in notarial law in 2015 at the University of Ottawa. Dominique is rewarded once again, winning the Prix de la Chambre des notaires for a second time.

Guided by her mentor Ms. Louise Lambert, she finally opened her own notary’s office in the vibrant Aylmer district, after a few years as a salaried employee. Surrounding herself with a solid team enabled her to serve more clients.

A humane and generous profession

For Dominique Boies, notarial work is a profession that helps people: “I feel very useful when I inform them about their rights, especially in difficult times. Sometimes you have to restructure everything. There are also great transactions, like weddings and the first purchase of a house.” With the multitude of files to manage, notaries’ day-to-day work is far from monotonous. Moreover, they have to attend compulsory training courses every year, which Dominique really enjoys.

When she set up her company, she chose to create a jovial and pleasant working environment, based on mutual support. As a professional and a mother, she tries to offer exemplary conditions to her employees, as she is well aware of the challenges of balancing work and family or work and studies. “We have a dynamic, high-performing team. It’s important for us to offer flexible schedules and to listen to each team member,” she adds.

Giving back to the community

Despite her busy schedule, Ms. Boies remains committed to the region. She is a board member of Le Grand Partage, an organization that donates food baskets. She is also the main sponsor of the Aylmer Soccer Club. The goal is to train coaches, purchase sports equipment and provide access to underprivileged children. Her company also supports young race driver Marie-Soleil Labelle, as part of the Musée Gilles-Villeneuve team. Her aim is to encourage girls to break through and take place in traditionally male dominant fields such as car racing.

“I’d like to thank all the customers who put their trust in me and keep coming back. It’s thanks to them that I’m able to contribute so much and reinvest in the community,” emphasizes the businesswoman.

Dominique Boies chose the profession of notary to make an impact in people’s lives and guide them through crucial stages of their lives. Not only does her profession enable her to do this, but her firm, DB Notaire, gives her the impetus to go even further.

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