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PEOPLE & EVENTS
EVENTS
Ryan Kuntz
PCL Construction announced that Ryan Kuntz has joined the Edmonton
Buildings & Civil team as Operations Manager. He began his career with
PCL in Edmonton in 2004 before moving to Calgary in 2015, where he
played a key role in delivering projects and supporting clients across the
region. In his new role, Kuntz will support operations across the district, working closely
with project teams, preconstruction, and leadership.
Richard Gale, Kevin McKay,
Magdy Samaan
EXP announced the promotions of Richard
Gale, Kevin McKay, P.Eng., and Magdy
Samaan, PhD, P.Eng., PE, to Senior Vice
President, Energy Services, Northern Ontario, and Transportation-Central Canada, respectively.
These promotions bolster EXP’s leadership team and reflect its continued investment in
experienced professionals who combine technical excellence with a client-focused approach.
Since joining EXP in 2000, Gale has managed and directed major energy projects throughout
North America, including the Keystone Pipeline and Keystone XL Pipeline projects. For
more than 25 years, McKay has helped build EXP’s presence across Northern Ontario with
expertise spanning civil and mining engineering, building sciences, municipal infrastructure
and project delivery. Since joining EXP in 2020, Samaan’s leadership has been pivotal on
some of the region’s most complex transportation initiatives, including the Eglinton Crosstown
West Extension and the GO Transit Rail Corridor.
Eric Bertrand, Yannick Tardif,
Antonella Tomaro
EBC announced the appointment of
Eric Bertrand as Senior Vice President,
Industrial and Civil, Yannick Tardif as Vice
President, Civil Group, and Antonella Tomaro as Vice-President, Development – Major
Civil Projects.
John Edelman
AtkinsRéalis announced the appointment of John Edelman to Lead its
Defence Market in Canada. He joins with more than four decades of
combined military and industry experience. A former Royal Canadian
Air Force aerospace engineer, John served for 32 years in the RCAF, and
following his military service, he spent 11 years with CAE, where he served most recently
as Vice-President, Business Development for CAE’s Defence & Security business.
Mina Khalil
Mina Khalil has joined FlatironDragados as Vice President – Nuclear.
With more than 15 years of experience in engineering, procurement,
construction and project leadership, Khalil brings significant experience
in the nuclear sector, including complex projects in operating nuclear
facilities and new-build environments. He has led major projects for Ontario Power
Generation and developed nuclear project delivery capabilities and teams to support
major nuclear programs.
Brad Lorimer
Aon announced that Brad Lorimer has been named CEO of Canada.
Lorimer has more than 25 years of experience spanning brokerage,
underwriting and client service, including 20 years with Aon. Most recently,
he served as East and Central Region Leader, overseeing Aon’s business
across Human Capital and Risk Capital. Prior to that, he was Health and Financial
Institutions Leader for Canada and served as National Director of our Financial Services
Group in Canada.
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Natalya Guttin
Natalya Guttin has joined Milestone to lead its national
proposal program. Based in Ontario, Guttin brings more
than 15 years of experience managing complex pursuits
and proposals across the environmental, infrastructure and
public sectors, with particular expertise in federal procurement.
Dennis Burns
CIMA+ announced the appointment of Dennis Burns as
Market Leader, Ports and Marine. Since joining CIMA+
in 2016, Burns has contributed to the development and
delivery of major multidisciplinary projects while securing
roles in project management, leadership and business development. Prior
to joining CIMA+, he spent close to a decade in business development
in North America and internationally. His experience includes the major
modernization program at Chantier Davie shipyards in Lévis, Québec.
Monica Steedman
Turner and Townsend announced the appointment of
Monica Steedman as its new Canada East Energy and
Natural Resources Lead. She brings more than 30 years of
executive leadership experience across nuclear operations,
decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste management, business
transformation, and major program delivery in Canada and the UK
Mohamed ElShazly
HKA welcomed Director Mohamed ElShazly to its
Construction Claims and Expert Services practice in
Canada. ElShazly brings more than 18 years of experience
advising clients on construction claims, delay analysis,
project controls, dispute avoidance, and commercial risk management.
His work spans major Canadian infrastructure programs, including
transit, highways, bridges, nuclear facilities, and P3 projects, as well as
developments throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region, including
the giga-scale expansion of the Masjid al-Haram complex in Saudi Arabia.
Jon Sylvie, Kari Shively
Stantec appointed Jon Sylvie and Kari
Shively as leaders of its North American
Buildings and Water businesses, respectively.
A 21-year Army veteran with more than
14 years in A/E practice, Sylvie has leadership experience in business
development, project delivery, client relationships, and team development.
Shively’s experience includes more than 33 years in the water sector, and
a strong track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary teams that
address growing demands on water infrastructure and water resources.
Karen Stintz
TRACCS Transit and Rail (TRACCS) announced the
appointment of Karen Stintz as Managing Director. In
the role, Stintz will advance the association’s mandate to
improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of passenger
rail delivery across Canada. A former Toronto city councillor and Chair
of the Toronto Transit Commission, Stintz brings extensive experience
in transit governance, public policy and non-profit leadership. The
appointment builds on her work as TRACCS’s Special Advisor on Transit and
Rail Policy.
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