Montreal, March 4, 2025 – Transfert is delighted to announce the arrival of Stéphanie Houde to its team, for an amplified impact in Northern Quebec. Based in Baie-James, her addition to our range of expertise will enable Transfert to better meet the needs of communities and our clients in the mining, energy, forestry, and industrial sectors of the region.
Recognized and appreciated in her field, Stéphanie has a rich background focused on sustainable development and thrives on excellence. Before joining Transfert, she extensively collaborated with partners from all horizons to promote Northern Quebec beyond its borders.
Recipient of the Municipal Youth Award at the Municipal Merit Gala in 2022 for her involvement in the deployment of circular economy in Chapais, Stéphanie brings with her vast experience and a deep understanding of territorial realities. Her valuable and targeted expertise further strengthens our team’s ability to offer adapted, innovative, and effective solutions.
Passionate about sustainable development and regional economic development, Stéphanie holds a bachelor’s degree in agroeconomics from Laval University. Originally from Outaouais, she lives in Northern Quebec, where she has settled.
Before joining Transfert, she was the Director of Economic Development at the Chapais Economic Development Corporation, where she successfully led numerous mandates, particularly related to circular economy, maximizing economic benefits, biofood and tourism issues. She also served on several consultation tables, boards of directors, as well as on maximization and liaison committees with mining companies.
“It is with conviction that I join the Transfert team as a Senior Advisor. Contributing to the responsible development of Quebec territory by focusing on social acceptability and dialogue with stakeholders is a mission close to my heart. I am excited to collaborate with a team of passionate and dynamic multidisciplinary experts to support impactful and sustainable projects!” – Stéphanie Houde.
“The talents and expertise of Stéphanie Houde perfectly complement our team. We know her well from having collaborated with her through various mandates carried out in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James. Her knowledge of territorial specificities, communities, and stakeholders, coupled with her commitment to achieving exceptional results, make her a valuable asset to our team.” – Alexandra Boileau, Director of Operations and Partner.
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To learn more about Stéphanie Houde or contact her : https://transfertconsult.ca/en/a-valuable-team/stephanie-houde/
About Transfert Environnement et Société:
We specialise in public participation and social acceptability, Transfert Environnement et Société has set itself the mission of building bridges between project leaders and their host communities. With a experienced team, it works in particular with companies active in the mining, industrial, land-use planning, renewable energy and transportation sectors. Its unique expertise aims to combine the business objectives of companies with the socio-economic, community and environmental needs and expectations of local and indigenous communities. As a certified B Corp, Transfert Environnement et Société advocates a win-win approach for everyone: organizations, civil society, citizens and the environment.