General Manager - Olys Canada - Gatineau, Québec
(2025-05)
Environmental rehabilitation and remediation of contaminated soil and water.
- Oversee sales and operational activities, meeting and exceeding targets established in the business plan.
- Recruit, develop, and engage talent to maintain a high-performing team aligned with operational needs.
- Maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, partners, municipalities, and the Quebec Ministry of Transportation (MTQ).
- Manage operational profitability by ensuring budget compliance, cost control, and achievement of financial objectives.
- Define strategic directions, operational priorities, and action plans required to achieve expected results.
- Prepare, analyze, and coordinate responses to public and private tenders.
- Analyze environmental reports and test results, develop appropriate technical solutions, and prepare bids and specifications for clients.
- Oversee all operations related to the management, treatment, and valorization of contaminated soils and organic residual materials.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Manage the company's real estate development activities, including planning, coordination, and delivery of new asset construction projects.
VP Leasing & General Contractor - Immeubles Jeanne Labelle - St-Jerome, QC
(2000-05 - 2025-05)
Management and leasing of multiple buildings on a part-time basis.
- Manage and lease multiple buildings while overseeing the planning, construction, and commissioning of income-generating properties.
- Manage all real estate activities, including leasing, maintenance, and development of residential and commercial properties, as well as the execution of income-generating construction projects.
- Ensure rigorous tracking of material costs, labor hours, and project progress to guarantee effective operational control.
- Prepare cost estimates related to materials, labor, machinery, and other expenses in order to produce competitive and profitable bids.
- Negotiate and coordinate the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for the execution of construction projects.
- Identify, evaluate, and oversee the acquisition of land intended for real estate and construction project development.
Director – Real Estate Development - Suncor - Montreal, QC
(1994-05 - 2024-05)
- Completion and implementation of more than 90 commercial projects across the Maritime provinces, Quebec, and Ontario.
- Analyze financial data and market trends to produce detailed reports and guide investment and development decisions.
- Conduct strategic studies and analyses aimed at optimizing property management and profitability.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of professional partners, including lawyers, financial institutions, certified appraisers, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Negotiate with government representatives, businesses, interest groups, and public utility providers to obtain required approvals and facilitate project execution.
- Evaluate acquisition opportunities by analyzing land value, taxation, zoning, demographic growth, and traffic volumes and trends.
- Coordinate all real estate development activities, including obtaining permits, managing consultants, supervising construction work, and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
