OUR TEAM
Pascal Marcotte
P.ENG., M.SC.A.
PRESIDENT - SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
Pascal has over 14 years of experience in the application of active and passive technologies for mine water treatment. His expertise includes conventional and ballasted floc clarifiers, geotextile bags, moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), membrane processes, as well as advanced disinfection and oxidation techniques such as breakpoint chlorination and ozonation.
Maxime has over 15 years of experience in mine water treatment and management, as well as operations. He is recognized for his expertise in designing and implementing innovative solutions, coordinating complex projects, and developing high-level strategic recommendations.
maxime
bélanger-roy
P.ENG.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
alain
consigny
P.ENG.
Alain has nearly 20 years of experience in mine and industrial water treatment, with extensive experience in technology selection, costing, project management, commissioning and operations of advanced treatment systems. Extensive experience working with major mining and technology companies to deliver robust solutions for complex waters in remote and extreme environments. Recognized for optimizing processes, improving reliability and leading multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
FRANCIS
COUTURE
p.eng.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
Francis has over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, with strong expertise in mine water treatment. He has proven experience in process piloting and scale-up, as well as engineering. He demonstrates excellent command of operational engineering aspects, enabling him to design and deploy robust, simple treatment solutions fully integrated across the site.
mélissa
tremblay
P.ENG., M.eng.
Mélissa has over 17 years of experience in water treatment, with expertise in industrial water and sustainable water management optimization. She is recognized for her results-driven approach, the implementation of innovative and eco-responsible solutions, and the delivery of engineering and R&D projects tailored to operational and environmental challenges.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
CARL
DUFOUR
P.ENG.
ASSOCIATE - PRESIDENT 1823 CONSULTING
Carl has over 22 years of experience in engineering and project management. As President of the 1823 Consultants division, he brings strong expertise in the delivery of major engineering and construction projects, including large-scale mandates in the mining sector, as well as recognized experience in project leadership and multidisciplinary team management.
P.ENG., M.SC.A.
Pascal Marcotte
P.ENG., M.SC.A.
PRESIDENT - SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
Pascal has over 14 years of experience in the application of active and passive technologies for mine water treatment. His expertise includes conventional and ballasted floc clarifiers, geotextile bags, moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), membrane processes, as well as advanced disinfection and oxidation techniques such as breakpoint chlorination and ozonation.
Maxime has over 15 years of experience in mine water treatment and management, as well as operations. He is recognized for his expertise in designing and implementing innovative solutions, coordinating complex projects, and developing high-level strategic recommendations.
maxime
bélanger-roy
P.ENG.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
alain
consigny
P.ENG.
Alain has nearly 20 years of experience in mine and industrial water treatment, with extensive experience in technology selection, costing, project management, commissioning and operations of advanced treatment systems. Extensive experience working with major mining and technology companies to deliver robust solutions for complex waters in remote and extreme environments. Recognized for optimizing processes, improving reliability and leading multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
FRANCIS
COUTURE
p.eng.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
Francis has over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, with strong expertise in mine water treatment. He has proven experience in process piloting and scale-up, as well as engineering. He demonstrates excellent command of operational engineering aspects, enabling him to design and deploy robust, simple treatment solutions fully integrated across the site.
mélissa
tremblay
P.ENG., M.eng.
Mélissa has over 17 years of experience in water treatment, with expertise in industrial water and sustainable water management optimization. She is recognized for her results-driven approach, the implementation of innovative and eco-responsible solutions, and the delivery of engineering and R&D projects tailored to operational and environmental challenges.
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
CARL
DUFOUR
P.ENG.
ASSOCIATE - PRESIDENT 1823 CONSULTING
Carl has over 22 years of experience in engineering and project management. As President of the 1823 Consultants division, he brings strong expertise in the delivery of major engineering and construction projects, including large-scale mandates in the mining sector, as well as recognized experience in project leadership and multidisciplinary team management.
P.ENG., M.SC.A.
CARL
DUFOUR
ING., P.ENG.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Carl Dufour est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en ingénierie mécanique de l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi et cumule plus de 25 ans d’expérience en ingénierie, gestion de projets et construction, principalement dans les secteurs minier et industriel. Il a contribué à plusieurs projets miniers d’envergure, notamment chez Minerai de Fer Québec, ainsi qu’aux mines Éléonore (Newmont), Borden (Newmont) et Kidd Creek (Glencore).
Son expertise couvre la direction de projets et de construction, les infrastructures minières ainsi que les installations de surface, souterraines et de traitement du minerai.
FRANçOIS
turgeon
PARTNER & VICE PRESIDENT – DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
ING., P.ENG.
François holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and brings over 23 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction, primarily in the mining industry.
Throughout his career, he has led several major construction projects, overseeing team coordination and ensuring the efficient execution of construction activities.
His expertise includes project and construction management, construction planning and scheduling, as well as the management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
MYRIAM DESBIENS
ING., P.ENG.
PARTNER & DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Myriam holds a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering from the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and brings over 18 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction site supervision, primarily in the mining industry.
Throughout her career, she has worked with engineering consulting firms, contractors, and mining companies, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of all phases of project delivery.
Her expertise includes project management, construction site supervision, mechanical engineering, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
CARL
DUFOUR
ING., P.ENG.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Carl Dufour est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en ingénierie mécanique de l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi et cumule plus de 25 ans d’expérience en ingénierie, gestion de projets et construction, principalement dans les secteurs minier et industriel. Il a contribué à plusieurs projets miniers d’envergure, notamment chez Minerai de Fer Québec, ainsi qu’aux mines Éléonore (Newmont), Borden (Newmont) et Kidd Creek (Glencore).
Son expertise couvre la direction de projets et de construction, les infrastructures minières ainsi que les installations de surface, souterraines et de traitement du minerai.
FRANCOIS
turgeon
PARTNER & VICE PRESIDENT – DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
ING., P.ENG.
François holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and brings over 23 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction, primarily in the mining industry.
Throughout his career, he has led several major construction projects, overseeing team coordination and ensuring the efficient execution of construction activities.
His expertise includes project and construction management, construction planning and scheduling, as well as the management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
MYRIAM DESBIENS
ING., P.ENG.
PARTNER & DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Myriam holds a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering from the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and brings over 18 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction site supervision, primarily in the mining industry.
Throughout her career, she has worked with engineering consulting firms, contractors, and mining companies, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of all phases of project delivery.
Her expertise includes project management, construction site supervision, mechanical engineering, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
PASCAL MARCOTTE
ING.,P.ENG. M.SC.A
PARTNER & SENIOR WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT
Pascal is the President of 1823 Water and brings over 14 years of experience in water treatment. A licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Quebec and Nunavut, he specializes primarily in mine water treatment.
Throughout his career, he has been involved in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of numerous water treatment facilities.
His expertise includes ballasted flocculation clarifiers, Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR), membrane treatment processes, as well as chlorination and ozonation systems.
Mélissa has over 17 years of experience in water treatment, with expertise in industrial water and sustainable water management optimization. She is recognized for her results-driven approach, the implementation of innovative and eco-responsible solutions, and the delivery of engineering and R&D projects tailored to operational and environmental challenges.
JONATHAN CHAPLEAU
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
An experienced manager, Jonathan brings over 15 years of experience in operations management, project coordination, business development, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
With an educational background in Project Management and Business Administration, he is recognized for his pragmatic, collaborative, and results-driven approach, as well as his ability to build lasting relationships based on trust with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous strategic projects, established strong business partnerships, and delivered measurable results for the organizations he has supported.
DONALD LEROUX
ING., P.ENG.
DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION / PROCESS ENGINEER
Donald is an engineer specializing in the development and optimization of mineral processing technologies. His education and extensive experience with mining operations, technology development centres, and engineering consulting firms have enabled him to build a strong foundation of technical expertise, implement innovative solutions in mineral processing plants, and develop an objective, unbiased approach to the economic evaluation of innovation and process optimization projects.
RAPHAËL PÉTRIN
B.A.A.
PARTNER & DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & SAFETY
Raphaël is the President of 1823 SST and a Construction Health and Safety Coordinator (CoSS). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) from the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and brings extensive expertise in occupational health and safety management within the industrial and mining sectors.
Throughout his career, he has overseen HSE operations on major industrial, mining, and construction projects, serving in both HSE management and superintendent roles.
His expertise includes strategic and operational HSE management, team leadership, and the coordination of on-site safety and prevention activities.
Mélissa has over 17 years of experience in water treatment, with expertise in industrial water and sustainable water management optimization. She is recognized for her results-driven approach, the implementation of innovative and eco-responsible solutions, and the delivery of engineering and R&D projects tailored to operational and environmental challenges.
THAMER SAHBANI
ING., P. ENG. M. SC.A, PMP
SENIOR ENGINEER
Thamer is a multilingual engineer and project manager with over 13 years of experience in engineering and project management, primarily in mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and energy systems.
Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary projects from design through execution, ensuring compliance with project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
His expertise includes project management, mechanical engineering, technical leadership, and engineering team management.
jean-francois bélanger
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Jean-François is a finance and business management professional with nearly 20 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and corporate leadership, particularly in the infrastructure, real estate, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Throughout his career, he has held various financial and management positions, developing expertise that combines financial discipline, strategic vision, and a strong understanding of operational realities.
Serving as Finance Director for 1823 Consultants and 1823 Water since 2024, his expertise includes budgeting and financial planning, financial analysis, financing, financial modeling, and strategic business advisory.
bertrand fortin
ING.,P.ENG.
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Bertrand is a Mechanical Engineer with over 23 years of experience in the mining industry. Recognized for his extensive technical expertise, he is known for his attention to detail, leadership, and professionalism.
As a Project Manager, he effectively manages budgets and schedules while leading teams toward the successful achievement of project objectives.
Bertrand has a strong track record in overseeing and managing complex engineering projects. As a Senior Project Manager, his career is distinguished by recognized expertise in engineering and construction site supervision.
benjamin slakmon
ING.,P.ENG.
Mélissa has over 17 years of experience in water treatment, with expertise in industrial water and sustainable water management optimization. She is recognized for her results-driven approach, the implementation of innovative and eco-responsible solutions, and the delivery of engineering and R&D projects tailored to operational and environmental challenges.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Benjamin is an Electrical Engineer who graduated from Polytechnique Montréal and has 6 years of experience in industrial engineering, primarily in the mining industry. He has gained extensive hands-on experience at mining operations in the Labrador City and Fermont regions, developing a strong understanding of the operational and construction challenges of industrial environments.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to various multidisciplinary projects, from engineering design through construction support.
His expertise includes electrical power distribution, instrumentation, automation and control systems, as well as the technical coordination of industrial projects.
francis gravel
ING.,P.ENG.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Francis is an Industrial Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing industries. A hands-on professional, he has held various roles throughout his career, including Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Manager, and Foreman.
His experience has enabled him to deliver projects of varying scales and coordinate complex on-site construction activities, from planning through execution.
His expertise allows him to effectively bridge the gap between engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractors, delivering practical, sustainable solutions tailored to the realities of industrial and mining environments.
