Our client is a non-profit paramunicipal organization that plays a strategic role in social and affordable housing in the Laval area. Deeply rooted in its community for several decades, it manages, develops, and maintains a housing stock of nearly 3,000 units, working closely with its municipal and community partners. 

Driven by a deeply human mission, the organization actively contributes to the quality of living environments, residential safety, and social inclusion. It is evolving in a context of sustained growth, modernization of practices, and development of structuring projects.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the organization and ensures its strategic, operational, and financial management. The incumbent acts as a driving force for organizational consistency, team mobilization, and sustainable development of the real estate portfolio in a regulated and constantly changing environment.

Specifically, the main responsibilities include:

Strategic leadership and governance

• Ensuring overall management in accordance with the mission, strategic directions, and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and implementing strategic, operational, and budgetary plans.
• Advising the board of directors and supporting decision-making.
• Representing the organization to municipal and government authorities and strategic partners.

Organizational and financial management

• Ensure rigorous financial management and exemplary accountability.
• Ensure sound management of the real estate portfolio and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain a motivating work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Support the management team and foster internal leadership development.

Development and partnerships

• Actively support social and affordable housing development projects.
• Position the organization as a credible and influential player within the local ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have relevant university training in administration, property management, urban planning, or a related field, combined with significant experience in organizational leadership or managing large teams. Ideally, this experience will have been acquired in a public, parapublic, social economy, or highly regulated context. They demonstrate a solid command of financial management, budget planning, and sound governance principles, as well as an understanding of social housing issues, which is considered an important asset.

A manager recognized for their motivational, people-oriented, and inspiring leadership, this person knows how to rally teams around a common vision, build trust, and foster lasting commitment. They stand out for their ability to thrive in complex environments, exercise strategic judgment, and navigate with ease in contexts where political, human, and operational dimensions are closely intertwined. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, they act as a catalyst for organizational coherence and collective performance, while remaining deeply aligned with the organization's social mission.