EllisDon
First job
Working in a pharmacy
Best career advice
Work on a project site. This is an invaluable experience. You'll learn an incredible amount that will continue to benefit you throughout your career. Whether you work as an Architect or Engineer, or as a GC or Trade Contractor, this will elevate you above your peers.
What you love about your job
I love that everyday is different and often dynamic. I have the opportunity to meet and work with such a broad spectrum of interesting people across different geographies, industries and sectors. I'm connecting with and helping our clients to realize their ambitions...and it has tangible results.

Ian Kerr 2026 Finalist

Senior Vice President, Western Market Development at EllisDon

EllisDon

Ian Kerr has been instrumental in shaping EllisDon’s growth strategy and market leadership in Western Canada. Since joining the company in 2011, he has progressed from project management to Senior Vice President, Western Market Development, where he now oversees business development and strategic pursuits across the region. He established a strong Western Canada presence by building strategic relationships and securing major healthcare and institutional projects that elevated EllisDon’s reputation as a leader in complex infrastructure delivery. He also led the company’s entry into the energy sector, creating new markets and positioning EllisDon at the forefront of Canada’s sustainability agenda. These accomplishments demonstrate Ian’s ability to turn vision into action and redefine growth across EllisDon. Colleagues say Ian combines technical depth with strategic vision. He understands the intricacies of delivery models such as Design-Build, Construction Management, and Public-Private Partnerships (P3), while steering EllisDon toward low-carbon solutions and sustainable practices. Colleagues say his impact is evident in the confidence with which the company now pursues opportunities once considered beyond its scope.

First job
Working in a pharmacy
Best career advice
Work on a project site. This is an invaluable experience. You'll learn an incredible amount that will continue to benefit you throughout your career. Whether you work as an Architect or Engineer, or as a GC or Trade Contractor, this will elevate you above your peers.
What you love about your job
I love that everyday is different and often dynamic. I have the opportunity to meet and work with such a broad spectrum of interesting people across different geographies, industries and sectors. I'm connecting with and helping our clients to realize their ambitions...and it has tangible results.

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