Park Derochie
Best career advice
Treat each new workday as a new learning experience, be honest, hardworking and loyal to your employer. Always Protect the best interests of your Employer and the Client, by doing this, and then by default, your best interest will also be protected. Honesty, integrity and generosity are the most important traits to take with you each day. Incorporate those each day at work and your efforts will not go un-noticed and your career will be a rewarding one.
Fun facts
David holds a degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanical Repair from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences and received training in Diesel Mechanics Technology from the University of Saskatchewan.
What you love about your job
Being part of the management team that has built one of Canada's largest multi-discipline construction companies from the grass roots. Passing on the expertise gained from 45 years in the industrial coatings industry and passing it off to the next generation of workers.

David Odnokon 2026 Finalist

Vice President at Park Derochie

Park Derochie

People say Vice President David Odnokon is a walking database of useful information. His approach to conveying information is top notch allowing others to understand and retain it easily. He has jumped into project management when needed, tracking and coordinating projects, as well as continuing to output a huge volume of estimates in his region and others. Colleagues described him as a brain trust that has made his knowledge accessible to all with an attitude of kindness, understanding and respect. He came from performing each task from the ground level and now is a leader within an ever changing industry. Not content to keep his learnings to himself, David prioritizes mentoring the next generation of construction professionals. Bids, management, execution, craft training and more—there isn’t a corner of the business that isn’t improved by David. 

Best career advice
Treat each new workday as a new learning experience, be honest, hardworking and loyal to your employer. Always Protect the best interests of your Employer and the Client, by doing this, and then by default, your best interest will also be protected. Honesty, integrity and generosity are the most important traits to take with you each day. Incorporate those each day at work and your efforts will not go un-noticed and your career will be a rewarding one.
Fun facts
David holds a degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanical Repair from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences and received training in Diesel Mechanics Technology from the University of Saskatchewan.
What you love about your job
Being part of the management team that has built one of Canada's largest multi-discipline construction companies from the grass roots. Passing on the expertise gained from 45 years in the industrial coatings industry and passing it off to the next generation of workers.

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