Okanagan Valley Water Supply and Demand Project receives Excellence Award
Brian Guy recognized for this strategic project providing the vision for the region's water use
The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) presented the Okanagan Water Supply and Demand Project Partnership with the Excellence in the Water and Waste Community Award at their Annual Conference held in Penticton, BC. The Award recognizes a group for advancing excellence in the water and waste community by demonstrating innovation and creativity in resolving water or waste issues in a community. Formed in 2006, the award-winning team created the most detailed assessment ever conducted of water supply and demand in Western Canada. Brian Guy, Ph.D., P.Geo., P.H., Vice President and General Manager of Associated Engineering's environmental science division, Summit Environmental Consultants Inc., acted as the Project Manager and provided technical leadership to the Partnership's Working Group.
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Associated Engineering Named ASET's 2012 Technical Employer of the Year
Honoured for excellence in employee development and community support
Associated Engineering has been named this year's winner of the Technical Employer of the Year award by The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). This honour recognizes Associated Engineering for its outstanding contribution to technology and for excelling at supporting, promoting, utilizing and rewarding technicians and technologists. This marks the first time that Associated Engineering has been presented with this prestigious award.
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Associated Engineering names Vice President in Alberta
Helder Afonso assumes increased responsibilities for Alberta operations
Associated Engineering announces the appointment of Helder Afonso, P.Eng., to the position of Vice President of our northern Alberta operations. Afonso, who has served as General Manager of our northern Alberta operations since July 1, 2010, will see his role expanded and continue to strengthen the company's position in the province. He will be responsible for the leadership, guidance and direction of northern Alberta operations and overall business development initiatives. Click here to read the media release.
Associated Engineering Named One of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year
Associated Engineering has been recognized once again as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. As a four-time award winner, we have received the Gold Standard from this prestigious national program, which recognizes companies operating at the highest levels of business performance and symbolizes Canadian corporate success. For more information, see this news release.
Key Appointments in Environmental Sciences Team
Associated Engineering strengthens its environmental science services team through key appointments at Summit Environmental Consultants Inc., a member of the Associated Engineering group of companies. These new positions will support the increased demand and our expansion across Canada. For more information, please refer to the full media release.
Associated Engineering merges with 1st Team Consulting, opens new Victoria office
We are pleased to welcome 1st Team Consulting to the Associated Engineering group of companies. Our two firms have a well-established relationship, having worked together for many years on a variety of projects. The merger allows us to broaden our services and build on our shared values and similar culture. For more information, see this news release.
Our office in Victoria, BC, is located at:
#206 2728 Spencer Road
Victoria, BC V9B 4C6
Tel (250) 478-8383
Fax. (250) 478-8101
Associated Engineering becomes Carbon Neutral
Associated Engineering has fulfilled our corporate commitment to become carbon neutral through the purchase of carbon offsets from Envirotrade, a Mauritius-based company that sells carbon offsets to support forest conservation. Associated Engineering’s investment supports reforestation and sustainable agricultural initiatives in rural communities of Mozambique. Through Envirotrade, we are helping communities and families by giving, reviving, and/or generating local agriculture and forestry industries, thus providing incomes and food supply for locals.
This investment in carbon offsets is in addition to our in-house initiatives to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, including use of video conferencing to reduce travel, office waste reduction and recycling, office energy reduction, and local purchasing practices.
We are continuing to evaluate local carbon offset programs, so that we can use our carbon offset fund to invest in greenhouse gas reduction in the communities where we live and work.
Associated Engineering opens new Winnipeg office
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Winnipeg. We are now located at:
203 - Number Five Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2T4
Tel: 204.942.6391
Fax: 204.942.6399
For more information, contact Jeff O'Driscoll, P.Eng., Branch Manager, at odriscollj@ae.ca
Our Yellowknife Office Has Moved
We are pleased to announce that our Yellowknife office has relocated. Our new address is:
Suite 701 NorthwesTel Tower
5201 50th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S9
The phone number will remain the same.
We look forward to doing business with you in our new location.
Community Planning Team Strong in Saskatchewan
Congratulations to our Saskatchewan-based Community Planning team on being awarded the following consulting assignments:
Saskatoon Region Planning for Growth Study
North of Divide District Official Community Plan, with Planning Alliance
Saskatchewan Housing Strategy.
For more information on our Community Planning team and our services, see the Community Planning page.
AE recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best-Managed Companies for third straight year
For the third consecutive year, Associated Engineering has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best-Managed companies by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen's School of Business. The award recognizes our continued growth and expansion, innovation, and dedication to sustainable business practices. "We are delighted to be recognized once again with this prestigious award," said Kerry Rudd, P.Eng., President & CEO. "The award is a tribute to the commitment and hard work of our staff to provide service and quality to our clients across Canada and abroad."
Our Medicine Hat Office Has Moved
We are pleased to announce that our Medicine Hat office has relocated, effective February 23, 2011. Our new address is:
#3, 5 Strachan Bay SE
Medicine Hat, AB
T1B 4Y2
The main phone and fax number will remain the same.
We look forward to doing business with you in our new location.
Associated Engineering opens new office in Whitehorse, Yukon
Associated Engineering is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in downtown Whitehorse. The new office is located at:
301-4109 4th Avenue
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H6
Phone: 867-456-2711
Fax: 604-291-6163
For more information on the office, and the wide range of services and expertise that our Northern Infrastructure Group can bring to your project, contact Stephen Bartsch at bartschs@ae.ca.
Associated Engineering's Regina Office is Moving
We are pleased to announce that our Regina office will be relocating, effective January 31, 2011. Our new office is located at:
1922 Park Street
Regina, SK S4N 7M4
The main phone and fax number will remain the same.
We look forward to doing business with you in our new location.
"On the Move"
Angela Hickie-Miller has returned to our Regina office as Senior Engineer, Proposal Development. Angela originally joined Associated Engineering in 1996, after completing her Bachelor's degree in Regional Environmental Systems Engineering. Her experience with Associated Engineering encompassed design, coordination, and project management of municipal engineering projects. In 2008, Angela accepted a position with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) as the Director of Academic Review.
Susan Reimer, RPP, MCIP, AScT, CCEP, has joined our St. Catharines office as a Senior Environmental Planner. Susan has over 20 years of experience encompassing planning, environmental assessment, public consultation, policy development, and project management. Her experi- ence includes municipal planning, infrastructure, transportation, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and mining projects across Ontario, the North, and the United States.
Richard Beltran, P.Eng., has recently joined our Calgary office as a Project Engineer. Richard has 14 years experience on municipal and land devel- opment projects, including urban and country residential subdivisions and site development for building construction. Richard has been responsible for project management, detailed design, and construction surveying and inspection.
Darryl Schalk, P.L. (Eng.), R.E.T., has joined our Lethbridge office as a Project Manager. Darryl is a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist with 14 years of experience in transportation and municipal design and construction. Darryl has extensive experience in urban transportation proj- ects including roadway widening and improvements, intersection improve- ments, signalization, and roundabouts. Darryl has also worked on many highways, underground infrastructure, and land development projects.
Albert Tagoe, P.Eng., has joined our Lethbridge office as a Project Manager. Albert is a Civil Engineer with 9 years of experience in design and project management in civil and municipal infrastructure, including water intake and control structures; water distribution, wastewater collec- tion and stormwater management systems; pump and lift station design, and hydraulic engineering.
Andrew Stevenson, Group Manager of ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd., was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA). Andrew, who is President of the Saskatchewan chapter, has over 14 years of management and operational experience in the municipal field including construction, operations, and maintenance of water, wastewater, and other municipal infrastructure. Andrew says, "It is truly an honour to represent Saskatchewan on the CPWA Board of Directors and to join them in promoting public works issues that impact all Canadians."
Darin Schindel, PMP, AScT., CCCA, from our Regina office, has received the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute. Darin has over 20 years of experi- ence encompassing project management, construction supervision, design and drafting on municipal infrastructure, and industrial projects including water, wastewater, roads, buildings, and materials handling facilities.
Dusanka Stevanovic, P.Eng., has been appointed Manager of the Structural group in our Edmonton office. Dusanka is a Structural Engineer with 13 years of experience in the structural design of bridges, water and wastewater treatment plants, and water retaining struc- tures. Most recently Dusanka was the Lead Structural Engineer for the Fort McMurray water treatment plant upgrade project and the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant expansion in Edmonton.
Dr. Bala Balakrishnan, Ph.D., FASCE, P.Eng., Senior Bridge Specialist in our Edmonton office, has received the distinction of Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Fellowships are awarded to individuals who have attained civil engineering excellence and contributed actively towards progress in their profession. Bala's passion for excellence in structural engineering is evidenced by a number of award-winning structures such as the Whitemud Creek Arch Bridge, Blackmud Creek open spandrel arch bridge, and trellis bridges in Edmonton, and Bow River bridge in Calgary. Congratulations Bala!
Andrew Stevenson has been appointed as Acting Group Manager of ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. in the Saskatoon office. Andrew has over 14 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure. He also delivers Operator Certification training courses and workshops. Andrew is also the Treasurer and President-Elect of the Saskatchewan Public Works Association.
Ken Turnbull, C.Tech., takes on a new role as Branch Manager of our Regina operation. This appointment recognizes Ken's contribution as the Group Manager of ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. He was instrumental in spearheading the presentation of asset management programs to municipalities and regional associations in Saskatchewan. Ken has over 28 years of experience in municipal engineering.
Congratulations to Ed Bird, P.Eng., CRM, Vice President, Risk Management, on receiving the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation from the Global Risk Management Institute. As VP Risk Management, Ed is responsible for the identification and mitigation of risks for the company. He also acts as a risk advisor on projects, providing risk control and mitigation strategies. Ed is a civil engineer with 35 years of consulting engineering and construction experience.
Dwight Carter, P. Eng., has recently joined our Calgary Transportation Group as a Senior Transportation Specialist. Dwight has 36 years experience on a wide variety of transportation engineering projects, including road, bridge, rail, and aviation. Dwight has been responsible for functional planning, design, resident engineering, contract administration, and project management. He was recently project manager on NW Stoney Trail and NE Stoney Trail (a P3 project) projects in Calgary.
Charles Smeenk, P.Eng., has joined our Burnaby office as Discipline Leader, Energy Efficiency. Charles is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with more than 25 years experience in design, construction, and management. Charles specializes in design and optimization of building mechanical and control systems. His expertise in finding solutions to improve building performance will be an asset to clients wishing to optimize building systems and reduce energy costs.
