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At Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, opportunity and talent meet
A
mélie Lavoie is proud
to have led the recent
move by Keurig
Dr Pepper Canada
(KDP Canada) into
its new corporate headquarters
in the heart of Mile-Ex, Montréal.
This relocation marks a defining
moment, she says, reflecting the
company's ongoing commitment
to innovation, employee growth
and its people-first culture.
“This project pushed me out
of my comfort zone and gave me
the opportunity to stretch my
skills,” says Lavoie, senior director,
human resources. “I am extremely
proud of what we’ve delivered,
not just in terms of environment,
but from an employee experience
standpoint and also as a symbol
of the exciting evolution we’re
undergoing as a company.”
Lavoie says leading this
project reflects the company’s
Rock-Walling philosophy, which
encourages employees to embrace
challenges, seize opportunities to
learn through project work and
keep evolving within the company.
Emily Kafoury, brand manager,
future coffee systems, embodies
this philosophy — her career
trajectory reflects the internal
mobility and continuous development that KDP champions. She
began in the Van Houtte Coffee
Services commercial division, then
transitioned to the Keurig Omni
Team. Recently, she was promoted
to support the company’s latest
innovations: its K-Rounds and the
Keurig Alta brewer.
“My journey has been shaped
by a culture that empowers and
opens doors,” Kafoury says. “The
Rock-Walling philosophy has
given me the confidence to take
on challenges and drive my career
forward. KDP doesn’t just foster
growth, it sparks transformation.”
KDP Canada extended this
same philosophy to the design of
its new headquarters. With LEED
certification and wellness features,
such as a gym, stand-up desks,
greenery and natural light, the
new office encourages creativity
and innovation — key elements
that its leaders say fuel the company’s success.
It is also close to many great
restaurants as well as public
transportation, for which the
company reimburses up to $100
each month. Thanks to the
Employees at Keurig Dr Pepper Canada participate in the Centraide Cup to raise money for charity.
new location, the percentage of
employees using public transportation has tripled. “I see the
office as much more than just a
workspace,” Lavoie says. “It’s a
place where our values come to
life every day.”
KDP doesn’t just foster
growth, it sparks
transformation.
— Emily Kafoury
Brand Manager, Future
Coffee Systems
During the planning phase,
employees involved in the
Ambassador Program gathered
feedback from colleagues about
the layout and design features.
“Employees truly shaped their
future work environment. The
finished product is a celebration of
their vision coming to life,” Lavoie
says.
Employees now sit in “neighbourhoods” rather than assigned
desks, fostering a stronger sense of
community. “It’s not just about the
layout, it’s about creating deeper
connections across teams and
encouraging everyone to move
beyond their function,” Lavoie
says. “This arrangement helps employees get curious beyond their
role and drives cross-functional
collaboration.”
The location also strengthens
KDP Canada’s connection to the
community. “It’s reaffirming the
importance that Montréal has for
KDP Canada and how much we
want to continue to grow close
to our coffee roasting plant by
