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In 2021, we celebrated our 75th anniversary! At Associated, we are passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. That is why we have been a carbon neutral company since 2009.

We take pride in being a uniquely Canadian, employee-owned company that brings global perspectives to our clients from our international experience and technical involvement. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada and abroad. Recognizing our service, excellence, dedication to staff, and contribution to communities, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008.

The Associated group of companies includes Associated Engineering, Associated Environmental Consultants, ATAP Infrastructure Management, and Brybil Projects. Our approach is to work with our clients to develop creative solutions that solve their problems and anticipate and address future challenges. Together, we can shape a better world.

 
  • Doug Thomson

    Doug Thomson P.Eng.

    Senior Project Manager

    • My passion at work is helping others find the way we can "get it done" within their unique set of parameters - budget, timelines, capabilities, existing conditions, etc. I like to build rapport and find common ground.
    • My personal life revolves around my wife of almost 25 years and our two wonderful daughters. I enjoy playing the baritone and listening to music, renovating our house, yard work, and traveling
May 09 2022
New regional water system provides safe, long-term drinking water for Whitefish Lake First Nation #128
A nearby regional waterline connection will provide the most reliable and cost-effective solution for Whitefish Lake First Nation's needs for a safe source of drinking water.
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Apr 29 2022
Associated Engineering supports CNAM 2022 Conference
CNAM is the association of public infrastructure asset management in Canada.
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Apr 13 2022
Timely response and support for worst flooding in BC’s history helps accelerate community restoration and protect vital infrastructure from further damage
As a result of the heavy rainfall experienced in southwestern BC late last year, Associated received numerous requests for assistance by various provincial agencies and municipalities.
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Apr 11 2022
Celebrating engineering excellence at the Consulting Engineers Alberta Showcase Awards
Associated Engineering was honoured with multiple project awards at the 2022 Consulting Engineers Alberta Showcase Awards on April 8th.
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Apr 04 2022
Upgrades to Burloak Water Purification Plant preserve long-term drinking water quality
The upgraded facility meets the Region of Halton's water supply needs and environmental goals, providing safe drinking water to the community for years to come.
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Schreyer Award

The highest award for Canadian consulting engineers / Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards

2006 - Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Reuse Facility
2013 - West Edmonton Sanitary Sewer Stage W12 Syphon

Recent Corporate Awards

2021 Design Excellence Award
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia
Clayton Reservoir

2021 Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Saskatchewan
Award of Merit
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Bison Facilities

2021 Yukon Engineers Awards
Engineering Excellence Award
Dawson City Water Treatment Plant

2021 Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC)
Award of Excellence
Dawson City Water Treatment Plant

2021 Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC)
Award of Merit
Seymour River Suspension Bridge

2020 Canadian Council National Awards for Public-Private Partnerships
Gold Medal (Infrastructure)
Regina Bypass

2020 Association of Consulting Engineers - Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence & Brian Eckel Pinnacle Award
Regina Bypass

2020 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
Award of Excellence
Dawson City Water Treatment Plant

2020 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
Award of Excellence
Bioengineering in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

2020 Canada's Best Managed Companies - Platinum Club member (re-qualified)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

2019 Canadian Council National Awards for Public-Private Partnerships
Gold Medal (Project Development)
Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road

2019 Association of Consulting Engineers - Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence & Brian Eckel Pinnacle Award
Whelan Bay Access Road

2019 Association of Consulting Engineers - Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence
City of Regina Hauled Waste Receiving Station

2019 City of Vancouver
Heritage Award of Honour
Burrard Bridge Rehabilitation and Retrofit

2019 Heritage BC 
Heritage Award for Outstanding Achievement in Heritage Conservation
Burrard Bridge Rehabilitation and Retrofit

2019 Canada's Best Managed Companies - Platinum Club member (re-qualified)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Excellence
Calgary Zoo Flood Mitigation

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit
Calgary Zoo Flood Mitigation

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit
NU Girder Bridge Design and Detailing Manual

2019 BC MOTI Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineering Awards 
Award of Excellence
Alexandra Bridge Deck Rehabilitation and Seismic Retrofit

2018 Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence
Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

2018 Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Employer Award

2018 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Excellence
Southwest Water Supply Line in Fort McMurray
City of Calgary Northwest Inner-City Drainage Study

2017 Ontario Public Works Association
Project of the Year, Environmental ($2-$10 million)
Keswick Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

2017 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Fort McMurray Wildfire Emergency Response and Water System Recovery Project

2017 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Town of Rocky Mountain House Main Street Rehabilitation

2017 ACEC-BC 
Award of Merit
South Fork Water Treatment Plant

Recent Staff Awards

2021 Canadian Standards Association Group
Award of Merit
Don Kennedy

2021 Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Outstanding Achievement Award
Jeff Horan

2019 Engineers & Geoscientists BC
R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award
Don Kennedy

2019 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Jeff O'Driscoll

2018 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Garry Drachenberg

2017 Engineers & Geoscientists BC
C.J. Westerman Memorial Award
Brian Guy

2017 American Society of Civil Engineering
Samuel Arnold Greely Award (post humously)
Jan Fiala

2017 Regina Engineering Society 
Award for Engineering Excellence
Stella Madsen

2017 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Garry Drachenberg