People Moves: July 2026

Aaron Akehurst has been promoted to Regional AI Lead at PCL Construction. In this new role, he will help shape how AI transforms the business and industry, building on his 8 years of experience growing an innovation hub in the BC Region.

Keanin Loomis is taking a leave of absence from his role as President and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) to pursue his candidacy for Mayor of Hamilton. During the transition, Logan Callele, Director of Engineering, and Rita Rahmati, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, will serve as interim executive leads.

Joyce (Chan) Hwang has joined Procore as Global Chief Marketing Officer. With over 15 years of experience scaling marketing organizations at Adobe, Dropbox, and Box, she brings enterprise platform expertise to drive Procore’s global go-to-market strategy.

Connie Clearwater is departing from Priestly Demolition after serving as VP of Marketing/Comms and BD. She will be starting a new chapter with a new team in a few weeks.

Ian Dyck has joined AtkinsRéalis as global market lead for water.

Corina Moore has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at WSP Canada, effective August 17. In this role, Moore will unite sector, regional and client-focused growth efforts to accelerate WSP’s ambitions in Canada and strengthen client relationships.

Shafi S. is now Global Major Projects Executive at Arcadis.

Katie Rigter has joined Transportation Investment Corporation as a Construction Manager for the Fraser River Tunnel Project.

Benjamin Kemp has transitioned from CEO to investor at Ambyint after six years leading and scaling the company.

Robbie Gosnell is celebrating over 20 years as Operations Manager at PCL Construction, where he has been instrumental in ensuring seamless project execution and driving operational excellence through his dedication and strategic vision.

Robert Aiello, CHRL has joined COLAS Canada as Director – Talent, Canada. In his new role, he will help shape the future of talent across Canada while leveraging his expertise in leadership and employee experience.

Ankit Vajpayee has joined the Canada Infrastructure Bank as Associate Director, Investments. In this role, he will contribute to the bank’s mandate of investing in Canadian infrastructure that drives sustainable economic growth and supports meaningful Indigenous participation.

Mike Gloeckner has accepted a position with TRI-WEST Security as Regional Director of Sales and Business Development.

Joel Lescault has been appointed Vice President, Ottawa at Mascon. He brings extensive experience in the construction and restoration industry, with a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic leadership, and building strong client partnerships.

Yung Hoang has been appointed Executive Vice President of Nuclear Operations at Kinectrics. With more than 25 years of experience in the nuclear industry, Hoang previously served as Senior VP of Engineering Projects and Services.

Nathan Manning has joined Hammertech as Global BDR Manager.

Louis Garant has been appointed Vice President, Business Development, Infrastructure at Allnorth Consultants. With 26 years at the company, Garant will lead strategic growth across the infrastructure sector.

Jesse Unke has joined PRI Engineering as its new Vice President, Transportation and Infrastructure, where he will drive growth, strategy, and delivery for the transportation and infrastructure market.

Jesse Holsworth has started a new position as project manager at WSP.

Jimmy Ramirez is celebrating over 25 years with PCL Construction. As a general superintendent, he has been a cornerstone of PCL’s team, bringing expertise, leadership, and dedication to every project.

Peter Bokor has been named growth leader for Stantec’s Infrastructure business in North America, where he will collaborate with sector, regional, and discipline leaders to identify, pursue, and secure new growth opportunities.

Ann Clancy, a Senior Manager and Partner within Hatfield’s Infrastructure and Environmental Management group, has been elected to the British Columbia Construction Roundtable (BCCR) Board of Directors.

Chris Lorenc, President & CEO of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canada West Foundation (CWF).

Mina Jalali has been promoted to Senior Project Coordinator at Bird Construction.

Roger Cervo has been appointed Senior Vice President of Complex Risk in Canada at HUB International, bringing extensive expertise in large commercial insurance to the role.

Ross Dressler has been promoted to President at Glenco Electric Ltd, following the retirement of founder Les Coughlan. Dressler brings over a decade of experience with the company, combining Red Seal Journeyman Electrician expertise with project management leadership.

Chris Rasmussen has transitioned to Clark Builders as VIce President & Construction Executive. He will be providing executive oversight for Clark Builders’ Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Redevelopment portfolio, including the New Patient Tower, Hospital Expansion & Renovation project, and the New Ambulatory Care Building project.

Thomas Netzel to the role of Vice President, Business Development, Construction Services at Allnorth. He brings over 14 years of experience working in the field, starting in materials testing in Terrace and progressing into more complex project environments.

Adrian Matuk is Oxygen8’s new Chief Operating Officer. 

Hossein Lak has joined BC Hydro as a Project Control Specialist, supporting major capital project delivery.

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Vice-Chair and Policy Council Chair Susannah Pierce has been appointed as Consul General of Canada in New York.

Kear Porttris is now Senior Indigenous Relations Lead at Pomerleau. 

Raissa Fernandes has started a new position as Business Development Coordinator at WSP.

Praveen Krishna landed a new job as Project Engineer at FlatironDragados.

Natasha Chahal is now Senior Recruiter at Ledcor.

Kayla Sandvig has been promoted to Senior Manager, Strategic Communications at PCL.

Bruce Nelligan has been appointed President of Nelligan Consulting.

Mitra Rehlan has started a new position as Director of Recruiting at Jacob Bros Construction.

Kayley Edgar is now Manager, Strategic Communications at Bird Construction.

Jody L. Moseley has been promoted to Vice President, Brand, Communications and Marketing at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

Kristen Bauer has left United Rentals after 13 years and is joining Cooper Equipment as Director, Digital Customer Solutions.

Kim Hochstein is starting a new role as Director, Strategic Initiatives at Universal Rail Systems.

Rob Casault has been promoted to Vice President, Investments at Upfield Capital and EDGAR Development. Since joining the firm, he has played an important role in identifying, underwriting and executing acquisitions that support the company’s long-term investment strategy.

Angela Aydon has been promoted to Vice President, Investor Relations and Business Development at Hungerford Properties.

Michael Jespersen has been appointed General Manager at Tyrod Industries. Based between the company’s Prince George headquarters and Edmonton, he will lead operations across Western Canada’s industrial sectors in British Columbia and Alberta.

Karen Cvornyek has been appointed Global Service Executive, Architecture & Urbanism at Arcadis.

Tobias Grabmann (Genesis Building Controls), Amanda Cooke (Division 15 Mechanical), and Scott Ratchford (Haakon Mechanical Services) have been appointed to the Mechanical Contractors Association of BC’s NextGen Board of Directors.

Val Brotherton has been promoted to Director of Global Field Marketing at Revizto.

Dean Halyk has been promoted to Vice President, Development and Owner’s Representative at Jayman BUILT. In this expanded role, he will provide strategic oversight of the company’s most complex and high-profile developments while continuing to lead all commercial development initiatives.

Carly Wolfe has been promoted to Manager, Asset Performance & Asset Management at Creative Energy.

Kris Barnard has been promoted to President at Buttcon.

Jacob Reynolds has been promoted to Vice President at First Onsite Property Restoration.

Manish Dalal P.Eng. has been promoted to Vice President at Norlon Builders.

Victoria Ladizginsky, B.SC., CPA, has been promoted to Vice President at Prica GS Inc.

Teresa Smith has been promoted to Director at Triple J Contracting Inc.

Nicole Jerick has joined Hiy̓ám̓ Housing as Director of Communications and Engagement, after spending five years at Talk Shop.

Andre Alie Day is now Associate Vice President at CBRE Canada.

Justin Walberg has been promoted to Vice President at Glenco Electric Ltd. With two decades of dedication since 2005, Walberg oversees all construction and on-site operations.

Blake Easby has joined BGC Engineering Inc. as Senior Geotechnical Engineer. He has over 15 years of experience in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering for the mining industry.

AJ Pratt, Partner at Reotech Construction Ltd., has announced his retirement effective August 1, 2027. Over the next twelve months, he will work with the leadership team to ensure a seamless transition of his projects and client relationships.

Malcolm Lobban has joined Arcadis as Principal – Canada – Data Centres and Mission Critical. In the new role, he will focus on expanding the data center team and driving business growth across Canada and North America.

Harjit Natt has joined HKC Construction as Senior Project Coordinator, bringing extensive experience in project coordination, construction operations, and business development across the GTA.

Phil Jones has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering and Logistics at EllisDon. He was also recognized with a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Award of Merit for his leadership as Chair of the CSA Z248 Committee, which guided updates to Canada’s tower crane standard.

André Tousignant, P.E. is celebrating 20 years with PCL Construction, where he serves as Senior Manager, Integrated Construction Technology, leading innovative solutions for the Florida Buildings Group.

Mechanical Contractors Association of BC has elected 12 New Board Members

Christine Tschetter has been promoted to Vice President of Projects & Practice at RAM Consulting, where she will lead the newly formed Projects & Practice division integrating Project Services and Project Delivery.

Brian Hennessey has been promoted to Executive Vice President at Award Construction.

April Heers, Senior Project Manager at PCL Construction, is celebrating 30 years with the company. Throughout her tenure, she has led and supported complex projects across the district, bringing experience, thoughtful management, and a steady approach that helps teams excel.

Gianluca Tatone has joined Canada Development Investment Corporation as Chief of Staff to the President and CEO, bringing extensive experience in strategic operations, executive support, and organizational effectiveness from his previous role as Director, Strategic Support at RBC.

Dan Seljak has joined DTAH as Director of Business Development & Marketing. He brings over 10 years of communications and business development experience in the built environment sector.

Rob Edwards has been promoted to Vice President, Operations at Canada West Land.

Daniel Kelly, P.Eng has been promoted to Principal at AES Engineering Ltd, recognizing his leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Based in Calgary, Daniel will help lead the company’s growth efforts across Alberta.

Karen Knowlton has been appointed Treasurer of the Calgary Construction Association Board of Directors. Knowlton is a Partner at Stawowski McGill, a Calgary-based fractional CFO advisory firm, and brings 20+ years of experience as a CPA supporting business owners in the construction, manufacturing, energy services, and professional services sectors.

Juan Salazar, PQS, GSC has been promoted to Chief Estimator at Roni Group.

Nader Besada is starting a new position as Preconstruction Lead at Bird Construction.

Ricardo Pina has joined Pomerleau as Director of Construction after more than a decade at EllisDon.

David Owen, CFA, is stepping down from his role as an asset manager at Pure Industrial after ten years. Hitesh Mistry, CPA, CMA, will step in to lead the team forward.

Jeffery Lu, CPA, CGA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Overhead Door Co. of Edmonton, following his departure from Delnor Construction.

Megan Telford, President and CEO of Hydro One, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Energy Association, following the retirement of former President and CEO David Lebeter.

David Sauvé has joined WSP Canada as Executive Vice President, Transportation & Infrastructure, Canada, where he will lead the company’s Transportation & Infrastructure business across the country.

Jonathan Zapf has been appointed Chief Business Officer of Site Scan Inc., where he will lead business strategy and financial operations while leveraging his extensive construction industry experience to drive strategic growth and strengthen client relationships.

Harrison Nolan is now Vice President, AI Enablement at ForwardPath AI.

Ahmad Hamdeh has joined Bird Construction as a Senior Project Coordinator with the Global Team. 

Eli Pham has been hired by ATB Financial as Director, Construction & Design with the People Places & Spaces team. 

Katie Maslechko is stepping down from the Rental Protection Fund after three years of leading as its CEO. 

Remi Laraque has been promoted to Manager, Business Development at Rio Tinto Aluminium.  

Vicki Heron has been appointed Senior Vice President, British Columbia and Yukon, for WSP’s Earth & Environment business. In this role, she will lead the company’s teams across the region.

Angela Tavernese has been promoted to Creative Lead at Green Infrastructure Partners.

Waqas Siddiqui is now Senior Quality Specialist – Transit Infrastructure at Graham Construction.