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About us

Mission

The mission defines the role of the organization, justifies its existence and steers all the activities.

Established by the City of Montréal, the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau has a mission to preserve, plan, promote and develop this major urban park, oversee the healthy coexistence of activities which occur there and ensure its longevity for current and future generations.

Vision

The vision globally describes the image that the Parc wishes to become at the end of a 10-year horizon.

In 2030, Parc Jean-Drapeau has reinvented itself to become one of the parks that is emblematic of the city. The Parc is highly regarded for the diversity of its individual and collective experiences it offers in conjunction with nature, landscapes, history, culture and sports.

It is a laboratory of best practices in sustainable development; it celebrates its heritage; it is a distinctive destination; it is a source of pride for Montréal's society. It is an engaged leader, geared toward excellence, a unifier of partnerships and involved in its community.

Our values

Respect

We value each person by demonstrating attentiveness, courtesy, and kindness. Respect means recognizing the rights, opinions, and dignity of others, and working together in an atmosphere of mutual consideration.

Creativity

We believe in the power of bold ideas. Creativity means turning challenges into opportunities, offering original solutions, and surprising others with our ability to innovate every day.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability. Integrity guides our decisions and actions, even when no one is watching. It is the foundation of trust and our credibility.

Audacity

We dare to do things differently. Boldness means believing in your ideas, pushing boundaries, and acting with courage to drive change and inspire the future.

Our Principles and Directions

Guiding principles

The guiding principles serve as the rules of conduct and oversee the organization's operational process and major strategic decisions.

Respect the environment and ensure the ecological transition
Preserve the area and promote the heritage aspect
Promote diversity and inclusion
Strive for excellence, accountability and integrity in its practices
Act in partnership

Design principles

The design principles translate the action rules which ensure the implementation of the development projects.

Position the Parc on a metropolitan and regional scale
Celebrate the Parc's insular nature
Promote the rich patrimonial heritage
Showcase the aquatic landscapes and their ecosystems
Promote the diversity and connectivity of the ecosystems
Ensure the continuity of the Parc's landscape experiences
Emphasize the mobility experiences to discover the Parc

Areas of development

The areas of development set the priorities of action from which the triennial action plans unfold

Infrastructures and buildings
Mobility
Layout
Programming
Sports and the urban outdoors

Strategic orientations

Strategic orientations provide the direction to follow to achieve the mission.

Sustainable development
Conservation
Open governance
Innovation
Citizens' experience
Reconciliation

Executive team

Management of Parc Jean-Drapeau is predicated on the park's vocation of administrating recreational as well as cultural activities, along with fulfilling its vision as a major international tourist destination.

With more than 80 events to host, the presence of major partners, and more than 65 buildings to administrate and maintain, the management of Parc Jean-Drapeau is notable for its experienced and well-rounded staff.

Under the leadership of the general manager, the guidelines and policies established by Parc Jean-Drapeau's board of directors are implemented by the various departments.

Véronique Doucet, BAA, MAP, ASC

Directrice générale

Direction générale

Josée Chiasson, MBA

Directrice générale adjointe

Direction générale adjointe - Croissance et rayonnement

Lisiane Lafortune, CRIA

Directrice générale adjointe

Direction générale adjointe - Développement organisationnel et accompagnement stratégique

Martin Savard

Directeur général adjoint

Direction générale adjointe - Transition durable et excellence opérationnelle

Philippe Valois

Directeur, communications et expérience citoyenne

Direction générale

Jean-François Mathieu, CPA

Directeur

Direction - Solutions administratives et financières

Ève-Marie Métais

Directrice

Direction - Gestion des ressources humaines et des talents

Nicolas Godin-Corriveau

Directeur

Direction - Développement des affaires et financement

David Bourget

Directeur

Direction - Gestion intégrée des actifs et du territoire

François Demers, ing., M. ing.

Directeur

Direction - Gestion de projets et valorisation du patrimoine

Board of directors

The SPJD's board of directors is named by the City of Montréal's Executive Committee. There are nine seats on the board, and the members oversee the governance of the Société and adopt the strategic guidelines implemented by the Société. Supported by the three committees in place, the board oversees the proper management of the Société.

The Société reports on a regular basis to the City of Montréal's Executive Committee, for its operational budget and financial results, as well as for the planning and management of the triennial capital expenditures program (PTI). Any expenditure exceeding two million dollars or any contract exceeding 5 years in length must be submitted to the City's Executive Committee for approval.

Karel Mayrand

President
CEO, Fondation familiale Trottier

Daisy Dedeian

Vice President
Senior Director — Operational Risks, Desjardins.

Alain Dufort, ing., MBA

Administrator
Executive Director — Réseau de transport de Longueuil

Judy Sheehan

Administrator
President, Gestion Humano

Soumya Tamouro, ASC

Administrator
Corporate Director and Strategic Development, Social Innovation and Governance Consultant

Nathalie Hamel, LL.B, ASC

Administrator
Director General Public Affairrs and External Communications, Autorité des marchés financiers

Luci Tremblay

Administrator
Director, Strategy and Development, Montréal en Histoires (MEH), H2Emotion (H2E)

Sofia Benkirane, M.Sc.A

Administrator
Senior Consultant – Project and programme management Arup

Claudia Lacroix Perron, CPA auditrice, ASC

Administrator
Cheffe Contrôle interne à la direction financière d'Hydro-Québec

Board committees

Gouvernance

The governance committee is a board of directors' committee tasked with helping the board carry out its oversight duties by examining every aspect of the board's governance structure to ensure it is functioning in an efficient and effective manner in support of the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau's operations.

Nathalie Hamel, president
Soumya Tamouro, member
Karel Mayrand, member

Ressources humaines

The mandate of the human resources committee is to examine the guidelines and strategies in terms of the Société's human resources management, notably in the area of performance evaluation, employment succession planning, wage policies and overall practices in terms of the Société's human resources.

Judy Sheehan, president
Luci Tremblay, member
Sofia Benkirane, member

Audit

The audit committee is tasked with assisting the board of directors of the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau in carrying out its oversight duties regarding the quality and integrity of financial information by examining the financial documents and by making recommendations and providing advice on strategies, initiatives and policies relating to financial management and internal controls.