Work in Education
Drainville began teaching in the CEGEP system in September 1994 at the College de la Gaspésie et des Îles. Over a 12-year period he taught English, Drama, History and Humanities. He became the tenured teacher of Humanities in 2002. He also served on the executive of the teachers' union the Federation Autonome Collegial 1995-1996.
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