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A Large-Scale & International Organization
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What is IFMA?
Launched in 1986, IFMA-Montreal is the active chapter within the Greater Montreal area for the International Facility Management Association, an organization which includes more than 19,000 members from 78 different countries.

Its objective is to bring together all those involved in the development and coordination of projects and services designed to provide an efficient working environment which respects and complies with a company's mission and activities as well as with the needs of all of their personnel.

This regional organization aims at supporting facility managers, supervisors and/or operations officers actively involved in their office services, buildings and facilities in all of their daily activities, and thus by providing them with

  • A professional network of contacts
  • A marketplace for exchanging ideas and advice
  • A calendar of training and informative events
Mission
Supporting, consolidating, and improving facility managers' skills as well as promoting the profession.

Presence within the Industry
IFMA-Montreal maintains privileged relationships with a great number of partners within the Montreal area. Amongst its members, there are facility managers from various renowned companies such as Hydro-Québec, Standard Life Assurance, Cirque du Soleil, Gaz Métropolitain, Pfizer, IATA, etc.

The association now has a permanent secretariat. Each year, it presents a detailed events program, and on a regular basis, it publishes the Entre-nous Newsletter which is available only to members.

A Dynamic Board of Directors
IFMA-Montreal's Board of Directors is comprised of 18 individuals all involved in and responsible for one or several activities.

Our current Board of Directors includes the following individuals: 


 President
 Michel Gaudreau
 Godev Inc.
  
 Vice President
 Stylianos Manios
 Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services Inc
 
 President Ex-Officio
 Patrick Bourque, CFM, RPA
 Ericsson Canada
 
 Treasurer 
 Marc-André Brière
 Agence Brima
 
 Secretary 
 Michelle Brodeur, CFM 
 Quintiles Canada, Inc.
 
 Chair - Activities Committee
 Alex Stamatopoulos
 Groupe Astoria
 Administrator
 Linda Powell
 
 Chair - Membership Committee
 Arie Koifman 
 Servomax Inc.
 Administrator
 Paul Bastien
 
 Chair - Professional Development Committee
 Hélène Laflamme 
 Sodexo
 
 Chair - Communications
 To be fullfilled
 
 Webmaster
 Patrick Gagnon
 Pollux Design
A Yearly Strategic Plan
The Board of Directors has implemented a strategic plan which is reviewed on an annual basis. This organized approach helps to achieve results and contributes to the organization's vitality. For next year's events, a plan has already been presented.

A Large-Scale & International Organization
The International Facility Management Association - IFMA is devoted to the profession's enhancement as it works in the interest of all of its members. It promotes excellence of achievement within the facility management industry.

Through IFMA, suppliers as well as industry representatives have access to a comprehensive program of events designed to support them and allow them to improve their practices. Activities include:
  • Lectures and Exhibits
    • The World Workplace- North America is one of the most prestigious yearly events with its exhibits, lectures and training programs.
  • The Self-Study Program
    • A Training Program involving on-line specialty training.
  • Windows of Opportunity for Facility Managers
    • AWeb Site(www.ifma.org) which allows quick and easy access to a wide range of information and services directly related to facility management.
  • Windows of opportunity for candidates
    • With JOBnet, an on-line service and job offer directory.
  • Exclusive Services for Members
    • Private access for members which allows exchanges through discussion groups (chat rooms) where members can share on their various experiences and which gives access to publications such as the FM Journal and IFMA News.

What is Facility Management?
It involves the coordination of the physical working environment, including buildings, equipment and furniture according to activities of a company and staff. Facility Management is a very complex and broad field which integrates financial management, architecture, engineering and behavior science principles and which requires skills in psychology, sociology and communications. The Facility Manager needs to be a rational, organised person having good common sense.

Students Corner
This section is for students requiring some assistaqnce in completing a stage or information with respect to thier studies relating to facility management .

To submit your request, forward you information to the attention ofadmin@ifmamontreal.org

What is Facility Management?

It involves the coordination of the physical working environment, including buildings, equipment and furniture according to activities of a company and staff. Facility Management is a very complex and broad field which integrates financial management, architecture, engineering and behaviour science principles and which requires skills in psychology, sociology and communications. The Facility Manager needs to be a rational, organized person having good common sense.