Founder & President of Brigil
Gilles Desjardins
At Brigil, leadership means building trust, community, and a sustainable future. For more than 35 years, Gilles has guided Brigil’s mission — not only to construct homes, but to strengthen the social fabric of today’s urban centres.

The dream to contribute, and the determination to achieve
Vision
Think beyond buildings: every project begins with a long-term vision of how people live, move, and socialize.
Responsibility
Development must serve both people and the planet, ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of nature.
Respect
Constantly seeking more innovative ways to design, build, and manage, while integrating technologies that improve life.
Legacy
Building for generations: Every Brigil community is an investment in the future of the National Capital Region.
“A true community is built where people can live, move, and thrive in harmony with nature.”
Gilles Desjardins, Founder & President of Brigil

For over four decades, Gilles Desjardins has redefined what it means to build — not just structures, but living environments that inspire pride, connection, and purpose. Guided by a belief that development should serve both people and planet, he has transformed Brigil into a catalyst for sustainable growth across the National Capital Region.
His leadership blends vision with empathy, merging business acumen and civic responsibility. Each new project reflects a deep respect for heritage, landscape, and community — ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of belonging. Gilles’ approach to urban living is rooted in one idea: that every home built should elevate the quality of life for generations to come.
Gilles Desjardins has been redefining the meaning of “building” for more than forty years —not only by creating structures, but by envisioning living environments that inspire pride, connection, and purpose. Guided by the belief that development must benefit both people and the planet, he has made Brigil a catalyst for sustainable growth in the National Capital Region.
His leadership combines vision and empathy, blending business acumen with responsibility. Every new project reflects a deep respect for heritage, the environment, and the community—ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of collective well-being. Gilles’ approach to urban living is founded on a simple principle: every home built should enhance the quality of life for generations to come.
Stories of passion and vision
Discover the stories that have shaped Brigil’s legacy—a family driven by purpose, progress, and pride in its community. Each story reveals a different facet of the same vision: building a better future, one generation at a time.

Join the Brigil Family
At Brigil, we are always looking for passionate individuals who want to shape the future of our communities.
