Sept-Îles
Port Authority
Formerly managed by the Canadian government, the Port of Sept-Îles became an autonomous organization in 1999. Since then we have been a local organization managed and run by the people of Sept-Îles. Our development vision is based solely on the needs and realities of our community.
Our
mission
Offering state-of-the-art facilities and services, the Port of Sept-Îles is an influential player in the national economy thanks to the synergy of its socio-economic, environmental, and community partnerships, based on the responsible development of its activities.
A word from
the CEO
On June 2, 2025, the Port of Sept-Îles Board of Directors announced the appointment of Alexandra Chouinard as President and CEO.
Marking the beginning of a new era, she quickly presented her development vision for the Port of Sept-Îles, centered around three main areas:
· Vision 2035 – Diversify markets and seize new opportunities
· Sustainable development – Promote responsible practices and strengthen citizen dialogue
· Human capital – Build on the talent and commitment of our teams to build the future
Board of
Directors
With the passing of the Canada Marine Act in 1998, the Port of Sept-Îles became an autonomous organization governed by a local board of directors. Meet our Board—a community of people who are deeply proud of their city and their Port!
Bernard Lynch
Chair | Appointed by the Minister of Transport of Canada based on Port user recommendations
Nancy Jourdain
Vice Chair | Government of Canada representative | Appointed by the Minister of Transport of Canada
Jean-François Bonneau
Director | Appointed by the City of Sept-Îles
Mirka Boudreau
Director | Appointed by the Minister of Transport of Canada based on Port user recommendations
Gilles Couture
Director | Provincial government representative
Serge Lévesque
Director | Appointed by the Minister of Transport of Canada based on Port user recommendations
Our dedicated
crew
The Port of Sept-Îles is known for its partnership-driven culture and talented team of ambassadors who embody our commitment to sustainably developing the city’s port and economic activities. Whether supporting our customers or our community, we combine the strength of an international port with the generosity of a caring neighbour.
Alexandra Chouinard
President & Chief Executive Officer
Carl Allard, Eng.
Director, Innovation and Technologies
Sylvain Bérubé
Specialist, Geomatics
Dominic Blouin,CEP
Project Manager, Infrastructure
Véronique Boudreau
Director, Finance
Michelle Bourgeois, T.P.
Supervisor, Infrastructure Maintenance
Charlie Desjardins
Executive Assistant
Aurélien Desplanques
Reliability Engineer and Asset Performance Technician
Isaac Forrest
Environmental consultant
Shawn Grant
Director, Port Services and Harbour Master
Marie-Eve Guérin
Director, Human Resources
Frédérick J. Tétreault
Director, Communications & Public Relations
Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs & Corporate Secretary
Paul Leblanc, Eng.
Director, Infrastructure
Shaun Meany
Deputy Harbour Master
Raynald Ouellet, Eng.
Vice President, Operations & Business Development
Julian Potvin
Director, Operations & Maintenance
Joël Chouinard
Vice-President, Finance & IT
Joël Richard
Administration Manager
Yannick Rodgers, Eng.
Project Manager
Mélissa Sanikopoulos
Director, Environment & Sustainability
Chart a
new course
by joining our crew
Looking for a rewarding career at one of Canada’s largest ports? Set your sights on the Port of Sept-Îles! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind work experience on a team of local residents committed to the region’s socioeconomic development.
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