Tyler MacFarlane progressed from carpenter to vice-president at Bird, integrating a civil contracting firm after Bird’s acquisition of R.G. MacDuff Contracting in 2017, and overseeing civil operations and facilities management across Canada. He helped build procurement and project support departments, helped triple revenues, and is known for developing teams and mentors while aligning operations with strategic goals. He has completed an HBA degree from the University of Toronto, a graduate diploma in education from the University of Wollongong, executive training at Ivey, holds numerous safety certifications, and actively supports community charities.