Terracon is an employee owned geotechnical engineering firm that has been serving resource, industrial and infrastructure based projects across Western Canada since 1983.

We specialize in geotechnical engineering, geoscience advisory, materials testing, civil construction quality control/quality assurance monitoring, and geotechnical instrumentation. We have significant operations in Fort McMurray, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, and northern BC, and are able to mobilize teams and field operations quickly to projects across Western Canada.

We promote our Built Right In philosophy in everything we do. Quite simply, it’s a mindset of working efficiently and effectively in. Whether it’s executing a field program, building our team, developing our organization, or serving our clients, we strive to build opportunities and solutions that are inspiring, yet practical, safe, and always value added. We are a trusted partner that you can always count on – think of us as Built Right In to your operations.

Our Mission

We help ensure projects are designed, built and maintained with the sound application of geotechnical, geoscience, environmental and safety standards, so that they operate effectively and safely.

Our Vision

We are an industry leader in the delivery of geotechnical, geoscience, and environmental services and solutions by building best in class technical, safety, and professional standards into everything we do.

The S.I.T.E. Values That Guide Us

• SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely - We hold ourselves to the highest safety standards. We create a safe work environment for our employees, our clients, our visitors, subcontractors, and the general public. Safe practices are reflected in every aspect of both our professional and personal lives. Safety is 24x7.

• INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing - By emphasizing accountability, we guarantee accurate results and honest advice to our peers and our clients. We pride ourselves on getting to the right answers and outcomes, no matter what it takes.

• TEAMWORK – We Work Together - We realize that the overall success of the company is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our employees. We respect one another and work together to positively influence our work environment, achieve Terracon’s goals, and exceed our clients’ expectations.

• ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions - We have the people, the passion and purpose to achieve and excel. We are nimble and flexible so that we can generate and apply innovative and creative solutions to problems in order to achieve results that exceed client expectations, produce rewarding careers, and benefits Terracon.

Leadership

• Jake Rubenstein - President and CEO, Associate

Client and Regional Leaders

• Allan Jansen - Director of Operations, RMWB, Associate
• Franklin Nwokolo - Manager, Syncrude, Associate
• Ian MacNeil - Manager, CNRL, Suncor, and Joint Venture Manager of Terracon Infinity LP, Associate
• Fidel Villanueva - Director of Operations, AB & BC, Associate
• Wenbin Tang - Manager, Calgary Operations, Associate
• Kramer Clay - Manager, BC Operations
• Damien McNelis - Manager, Edmonton Operations
• Geoff Hill - Business Development Strategist, Associate
• Farasat Khan - Business Development Strategist

Technical Leaders

• Lee Nichols - Founder, Chairman, and Senior Technical Advisor
• Baocheng Li - Director of Engineering & Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Associate
• Paul Xu - Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Associate
• Roland Tosney - Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer, Associate
• Lane Maxemiuk - Senior Mining Geotechnical Consultant, Associate
• Grenan Mongroo - Senior Geotechnical Engineer
• Brandy Hasiuk - Manager, Laboratory Services, Associate
• Nathan Grey - Manager, Environmental Services
• Jeff DeVetten - Manager, Quality and QMS, Associate

Corporate Leaders

• Shaun Gawryliuk - Chief Financial and Corporate Development Officer, Associate
• Julie Falls - HR Consultant and Executive Coach
• Andrew Taylor - Director, Corporate Services, Associate
• Jason Wong - Manager, HSE and Proficiency, Associate
• Keith Burden - Manager, Fleet and Facilities
• Whitney Drouin - Manager, Operational Support

Board of Directors

• Lee Nichols - Founder, Chairman, and Senior Technical Advisor
• Jake Rubenstein - Company Director & President, Chief Executive Officer
• Julie Falls - Company Director, HR Consultant & Executive Coach
• John Tosney - External Company Director
• Tara Rihn - External Company Director