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Patrick Kilfoil

Critic · DISC type C
Interim Head of Division, Programs and Partnerships at Ville de Montréal
📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada

Patrick is the Interim Head of Division for Programs and Partnerships within the Economic Development Service at Ville de Montréal. Leveraging his Ph. D. in Urban Planning from McGill University, he specializes in urban policy, territorial development, and fostering innovation ecosystems to drive economic growth in the city.

His doctoral research analyzed how cities replicate "innovation districts, " questioning if imitated policy models can be as successful as locally developed ones.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Interim Head of Division, Programs and Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada
Personality Overview

How Patrick shows up

ROI Driven
Critic
Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

Urban Economic Development
He leads programs and partnerships for Montreal's economic development service, focusing on key sectors like aerospace and territorial revitalization.
Innovation Ecosystems
His Ph. D. research focused on innovation districts, and he actively supports the launch of Montreal's "Espace Aéro" innovation zone.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Interim Head of Division, Programs and Partnerships
Ville de Montréal
4-2024 - 10-2024
Ecomomic Development Advisor
Ville de Montréal
4-2023 - 4-2024
Chef d’équipe - Développement économique du territoire - Revitalisation de l’Est de Montréal
Ville de Montréal
9-2014 - 10-2021
PHD Researcher
McGill University School of Urban Planning
5-2014 - 6-2019
Auxiliaire de recherche
CIRANO
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Education
2014 - 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
McGill University
2011 - 2014
M.Urb.
Université de Montréal
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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