ETRO Construction
First job
Math tutor
Fun facts
Dara is an incredible athlete who was selected to play on the Canadian Youth National soccer team. And multiple colleagues say she is a bit of a shopaholic.
Best career advice
Build your network within the company and across the industry—those connections are powerful. Stay open to learning new skills and new ways of doing things. And get on site as much as possible; it’s the best way to truly learn how to be a builder.

Dara Wone 2026 WINNER

Director of Brand + Culture at ETRO Construction

ETRO Construction

Dara Wone has been one of the steady hands behind ETRO’s rise — not just in how the company looks to the market, but how it feels to work there. Since joining in 2018, she’s helped shape a strong brand and culture that has stayed “people first” even as ETRO grew from roughly 20 people to more than 160. That takes more than good marketing — it takes someone who understands how teams actually operate, communicate, and stay aligned when things get busy fast. Where Dara really flexes is in high-stakes pursuits. She’s raised the bar on proposals and submissions with a level of structure, polish, and storytelling that gives ETRO a real edge — including on major pursuits like the BC Place Stadium Upgrades tied to the 2026 World Cup. As one voter put it: “From external branding to internal bid proposals, Dara does not let anything slip through the cracks.”

What voters said

"She seamlessly balances the demands of leadership with motherhood. She manages both with grace, focus, and resilience, showing her team that it’s possible to excel professionally while being deeply present in her personal life."
First job
Math tutor
Fun facts
Dara is an incredible athlete who was selected to play on the Canadian Youth National soccer team. And multiple colleagues say she is a bit of a shopaholic.
Best career advice
Build your network within the company and across the industry—those connections are powerful. Stay open to learning new skills and new ways of doing things. And get on site as much as possible; it’s the best way to truly learn how to be a builder.

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