Magnus Poirier, the company

A word from the President

Founded in 1923 by Magnus Poirier and his wife, Ernestine Guénette, Magnus Poirier is a century-old family business recognized for supporting families with respect, professionalism, and integrity—values that have guided our actions for more than a hundred years.

Leading Magnus Poirier is both a profound privilege and a solemn commitment to future generations, ensuring that our family legacy continues to inspire and guide our actions every day.

I sincerely thank our clients for their trust and loyalty. We will continue to carry Magnus Poirier forward while remaining faithful to our family history and attentive to the present and future needs of the families we serve.

Board of Directors

Isabelle Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jacques Poirier, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

A secure family succession

From left to right: Isabelle Poirier (President), Marc-André Poirier, Geneviève Poirier, Émilie Gignac, Katherine Poirier Ruel, Jessica Poirier Ruel, Claude Poirier, Nathalie Poirier, Laurance Gignac, Jacques Poirier, Benoit Poirier, Raphaelle Poirier, Lucie Leclerc and Mélanie Poirier.

Worker shareholder cooperative (WSC)

The Magnus Poirier worker shareholder cooperative was established in 2001. It enabled its 135 members to become shareholders of the company as a group. This participation amounts to 25% of the company. The President and the Secretary-Treasurer sit on Magnus Poirier’s Board of Directors and, consequently, participate in decision-making.

Participating in the company increases employees’ sense of belonging and stimulates their desire to see it prosper. In addition, the cooperative it allows its members to build up an attractive retirement fund at a lower cost, thanks to the cooperative investment plan (CIP).

Through this WSC, Magnus Poirier became a cooperative in 2001.