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Our Business

JFSA was founded in 1993, and for over thirty years has been helping its customers to find concrete, innovative solutions for efficient, sustainable management of water resources. The company employs nearly twenty dedicated staff.

The technical team is made up of a large number of professionals (engineers, geomorphologists, technicians, geomaticians, etc.) spread over two offices (Gatineau and Montreal) and working exclusively in the field of water resource management.

Our vision:

To build a team in a stimulating work environment that positions JFSA Québec as the benchmark for innovative and resilient solutions to climate change, combining scientific advances with the experience acquired over the years as well as sustainable development.

Our mission:

To provide adapted, appropriate and innovative professional services to our customers in the field of water resources.

Our values:

Passion, rigor, ethics, recognition, synergy and innovation.

Champs d’expertise de JFSA Québec:

  • Hydrological and hydraulic modeling (watercourses, sewer systems, etc.);
  • Hydraulic design of bridges, culverts, retention structures, sewer pipes;
  • Collection of meteorological data (rain, snow, wind);
  • Frequency analysis of rainfall events;
  • Floodplain mapping;
  • Hydraulic analysis and design of erosion protection devices for watercourses;
  • River mobility advice;
  • Modeling software development and;
  • Water engineering research and development.

The company's president and founder, Jean-François Sabourin, P.Eng. is one of Canada's leading authorities on water resources. JFSA Québec's specialization in hydrology and hydraulics alone makes it a recognized leader in the field.

In fact, JFSA contributes to the technical and scientific effort in its field of expertise by partnering in research projects with universities, notably in river ice modeling and the application of artificial intelligence to the prediction of river flows and water levels.

JFSA Québec stands out for its intelligent, innovative and responsible solutions, tailored to the specific needs of its customers. The projects in JFSA's portfolio are varied in nature, and its expertise enables it to offer top-quality services using cutting-edge technologies and specialized equipment.