Ville de Sept-Îles

What Ville de Sept-Îles does

Ville de Sept-Îles is the municipal government of the city of Sept-Îles, located in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada. It serves approximately 25,000+ permanent and seasonal residents — including members of the Innu community of Mani-utenam — through a full suite of statutory municipal services: urban planning and permitting, property taxation and assessment, drinking water and wastewater treatment, waste collection and recycling, fire safety, public works, and municipal court administration. Beyond core administration, the city operates a substantial recreation, culture, and library portfolio anchored by the Bibliothèque Louis-Ange-Santerre (built on the open-source Koha integrated library system with integrations to Prêtnumérique.ca for e-books and BibliMags for digital periodicals), two arenas, aquatic facilities, sports fields, community centers, and event venues such as the Salle Jean-Marc-Dion performance hall.

The municipality's technology stack is conventional public-sector infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform: the septiles.ca municipal website and tout.septiles.ca events portal (designed by MAP DESIGN), an online permitting and taxation portal, an automated municipal alert system, and the Koha-based library catalog. A wholly-owned non-profit subsidiary, the Corporation de protection de l'environnement de Sept-Îles (CPESI, established 1979), runs environmental awareness and education programming, complemented by the Observatoire de veille environnementale de la baie de Sept-Îles, a 2013–2018 research initiative directed by INREST that produced a comprehensive ecosystem characterization of the Sept-Îles Bay. The city also maintains community-facing digital channels including Facebook (library) and the automated alert service for emergencies and service disruptions.

Revenue is generated through a standard Quebec municipal funding mix: property taxation as the primary source, supplemented by user fees and permits (recreational activities, facility rentals, construction permits, ancillary library services such as a ~$2 café fee and DVD/video game rentals) and federal/provincial government grants (notably Recyc-Québec, MELCC, and ABPQ). Free services (library membership for residents, public safety) coexist with fee-based services. The entity is a public government under the Quebec Municipalities Act, governed by an elected municipal council, with no private parent, equity ownership, or commercial share structure.

Name

Ville de Sept-Îles

Legal name

Ville de Sept-Îles

Website

https://septiles.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ville de Sept-Îles is the municipal government of Sept-Îles, Quebec (Côte-Nord region), serving approximately 25,000+ residents with statutory urban services, taxation, permitting, recreation, library, environmental, and cultural programs funded primarily through property taxes, user fees, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Fire Protection (922160), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (56179)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE), Septage Receiving, Treatment & Disposal (BPALAMAE), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Transfer Stations (BPALABAB)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public library services
• Recreational facilities management
• Environmental protection programs
• Urban planning and permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Sept-îles

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Municipal property taxes based on assessed property values - primary municipal revenue source
2. User Fees and Permits: Various municipal permits, licenses, and service fees for citizens and businesses
3. Government Grants and Transfers: Federal and provincial government funding for municipal services and infrastructure projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ville de Sept-Îles is the municipal government that delivers administrative services (urban planning, construction permits, property taxation, public works), public library services (Bibliothèque Louis-Ange-Santerre), recreation and cultural programming (arenas, aquatic centres, parks, festivals), environmental management (waste collection, water treatment, Sept-Îles Bay Observatory), and emergency services to the residents and businesses of Sept-Îles, Quebec. Services are delivered through physical offices, the septiles.ca website, online permit portals, and an automated citizen alert system.

Product overview

Ville de Sept-Îles is a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to its citizens. The municipality operates multiple citizen-facing service channels: the main municipal website (septiles.ca) for administrative services including urban planning, permits, taxation, and public works; the Bibliothèque Louis-Ange-Santerre for library services with digital collections accessible via Prêtnumérique.ca and BibliMags; the Tout.septiles.ca portal for community events aggregation; and environmental monitoring through the Observatoire de veille environnementale. Core public services span recreation facilities (arenas, aquatic centers, sports fields), cultural programs, waste management, drinking water, and wastewater treatment. The city also operates an automated alert system and online permit services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bibliothèque Louis-Ange-Santerre Public library service for Sept-Îles residents offering traditional and digital collections including books, magazines, DVDs, video games, e-books, and digital magazines. Services include inter-library loans, home delivery for mobility-impaired citizens, the BiblioMobile service for seniors, computer access, WiFi, and the BiblioCLUB children's reading club. Catalog runs on the Koha integrated library system, with digital resources accessible via Prêtnumérique.ca and BibliMags.
• Tout.septiles.ca Events Portal Online community events portal aggregating activities and events across Sept-Îles including arts, culture, sports, environment, community life, and festivals. Citizens can submit events for publication through the platform.
• Municipal Administrative Services Core municipal administration services including urban planning, construction permits, property taxation, municipal regulations, public works management, and regulatory services delivered through city hall and the online portal at septiles.ca.
• Environmental Management Services Environmental management services including waste collection, recycling, composting (organic materials collection), drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring through the Observatoire de veille environnementale de la baie de Sept-Îles. Approximately 30,000 tonnes of residual materials are managed annually, with only 15% being actual garbage.
• Recreation and Culture Services Leisure and cultural programs including aquatic facilities (sector aquatique), arenas (Aréna Conrad-Parent, Aréna Guy-Carbonneau), sports fields, parks, community centres, day camps (Camp de jour), Hop la Ville! youth activities, library services, and cultural events such as Escale musicale and Journées de la culture. Includes a new arena project currently under construction.
• Observatoire de veille environnementale de la baie de Sept-Îles Environmental monitoring initiative launched in 2013 to characterize the Sept-Îles Bay ecosystem. Research was directed by INREST (Institut nordique de recherche en environnement et en santé au travail) over a five-year program, producing a comprehensive ecosystem characterization. The global report was deposited on December 3, 2018.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sept-Îles Bay Environmental Observatory established 2013, 5-year research program completed 2018 with comprehensive ecosystem characterization

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Port de Sept-ÎlesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Port de Sept-Îles announced a major financial contribution of $350,000 for the construction of the new municipal arena. This partnership demonstrates the port's commitment to community infrastructure and recreational development.
• Institut nordique de recherche en environnement et en santé au travail (INREST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINREST directed the 5-year environmental research program (2013-2018) for the Sept-Îles Bay Environmental Observatory, conducting comprehensive ecosystem characterization research.
• Société d'horticulture de Sept-ÎlesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Sept-Îles plus vert horticultural and beautification contest, promoting ornamental horticulture and city beautification.
• Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec (ABPQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABPQ coordinates the BiblioCLUB reading club for children ages 3-17 province-wide during summer, with Bibliothèque Louis-Ange-Santerre as a participating library.
• Corporation de protection de l'environnement de Sept-Îles (CPESI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPESI is a nonprofit organization mandated by the Ville de Sept-Îles to develop environmental awareness, education, and support programs. Active since 1979, addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.
• Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du GolfeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization part of a network of 14 ZIP committees across Quebec, promoting knowledge of the St. Lawrence River environment and local protection initiatives.
• Environnement Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 16 regional environment councils in Quebec, with mission to protect the environment in a sustainable development perspective and defend public interest.
• Organisme de bassins versants Duplessis (OBVD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization responsible for integrated water management in the Duplessis region, developing water master plans and ensuring implementation follow-up.
• Recyc-QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial organization that directs, implements, and coordinates activities for the recovery of residual materials, developing knowledge and mobilizing stakeholders to reduce waste generation.
• Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial ministry responsible for environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development in Quebec.
• Environnement CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal environmental organization offering programs and services that make a difference environmentally and in Canadians' daily lives.
• Cégep de Sept-ÎlesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partner appearing as event venue location and listed in Sept-Îles Bay Environmental Observatory partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Ville de Drummondville: Quebec municipality of similar size with a comparable full-stack service offering (water, waste, library, recreation, environmental programs) but in a more central and diversified economy.
• Ville de Rimouski: Larger eastern-Quebec municipality providing a comparable municipal service stack (environmental observatory, library, recreation, port-related economy), useful as a scaled-up operational reference.
• Ville de Gaspé: Quebec coastal municipality with similar regional-isolation dynamics, port-driven economy, and municipal service portfolio — useful for benchmarking tourism and environmental monitoring investments.
• Ville de Rouyn-Noranda: Comparable-size Quebec municipality with a similar industrial-economy base (mining) and a similar service portfolio including environmental monitoring and library/recreation services, but located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
• Ville de Matane: Lower-St-Lawrence municipality of similar population with a comparable service profile (water, waste, recreation, library, environmental programs), serving as a regional coastal-municipal benchmark.
• Ville de Shawinigan: Quebec municipality of comparable population with a similar industrial heritage and municipal service portfolio (utilities, waste, recreation, library), located in the Mauricie region.
• Ville de Val-d'Or: Similar-size Quebec municipality in Abitibi with a comparable industrial-anchored tax base and municipal service offerings (waste, water, recreation, library), though in a different region.

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Saguenay: Larger Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region city offering a comparable municipal service stack (water, waste, library, recreation, environmental programs) at a broader scale, serving as the regional benchmark for Quebec municipal service delivery.

Direct peers

• Ville de Baie-Comeau: Adjacent Côte-Nord municipality of comparable size with a similar service portfolio (water, waste, recreation, library, port-driven economy). Closest geographic and operational peer to Ville de Sept-Îles.
• Ville de Port-Cartier: Immediate neighbor and explicit service partner — the two cities cooperate on environmental programs and have announced joint organic-waste collection expansion. Smaller but operationally entangled with Sept-Îles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bibliothequelouisangesanterre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ville-de-sept--les

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Subsidiaries1 record

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