Our People, Our Vision
Meet the Team Behind Brigil’s Vision
Here, leadership means building trust, community, and a better future. Meet the people driving our mission — from the founding family to today’s team.
Meet The Founding Family
Our story begins with a family driven by vision and purpose. Each member helps shape the company, united by a mission to build meaningful communities.
Gilles Desjardins
Founder and President
For 40 years, Gilles Desjardins has guided Brigil with a clear conviction: building is an opportunity to strengthen local life and shape a more human and thriving Gatineau, where every neighborhood supports the community.
Céline Bériault
Co-founder and Executive Vice-president
A key pillar of Brigil’s growth, culture, and governance, Céline serves as Executive Vice President. She plays a central role in shaping the company’s structure, design, marketing, and philanthropic initiatives.
Kevin Desjardins
Architectural designer and founder of Atelier Des Jardins
Through his projects, Kevin Desjardins shapes vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods where culture, mobility, and community life intertwine, creating spaces that are both connected and inspiring for the people who live there.
Jessy Desjardins
Vice-President, Development and Design
Jessy envisions Brigil’s projects as fully integrated neighborhoods. His goal is to create vibrant living spaces that minimize environmental impact, encourage active transportation, and provide communities where essential services are within walking distance.
Many disciplines, one team, one mission
Our strength comes from the diverse talents working together to bring more human and sustainable communities to life. Our team shares a belief: the way we build shapes the quality of life for thousands of people.
Development cquisition, urban design, mobility, and planning
The development team ensures the creation and design of neighborhoods that meet the aspirations of the community, through streets, parks, public squares, integration of nature, and connections to active and public transportation.
Design, architecture, interior design, engineering, estimation, and procurement
Here, buildings come to life through designs that honor the vision of urban integration, balancing the needs of the neighborhood and future residents, both inside and outside the buildings.
Financing and market analysis
Our finance team ensures rigorous and strategic management that supports Brigil’s growth, while making it easier for families to access homeownership through tailored solutions and a strong long-term vision.
Asset and community management and building operations
Our vision is to remain active in the sites and communities we develop. Our team ensures that building operations continue smoothly and that we stay well-rooted in the communities we serve.
Construction, execution, production, and delivery
With an in-house construction team, we are able to oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring that we deliver results that match our ambitions.
Join the Brigil Family
At Brigil, we are always looking for passionate individuals who want to shape the future of our communities.
