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Please Join Us June 9th 


Over the last few months, WSP has been focusing on resilience. Especially with the recent pandemic, resilience has taken on more meaning than boardroom strategies, initiatives to mitigate climate change, and increasing sustainability. Resilience has expanded across operations as we all seek to successfully navigate the challenges of working remotely, engage our clients during economic hardships, and going the extra mile to ensure our communities thrive.

With respect to this theme, we would like to engage you and your team in an online forum – a Virtual Summit, to make connections that we would otherwise have done in person. We hope to better understand your needs, as one of North America’s major infrastructure companies, to help you achieve your vision of shaping a resilient future for energy and connected communities. Please join us, as we engage with WSP and TC Energy senior leadership, explore new ideas, and discuss some of our full-service capabilities in delivering resilient and innovative solutions across your market sectors.

As a token of our appreciation for joining us, and our commitment to resilient and thriving communities, we will be donating $25 (per registrant) to the United Way on your behalf.



Details

Start: June 9, 2020
8:30 AM (UTC/GMT -06:00 - America / Edmonton)
End: June 9, 2020
1:00 PM (UTC/GMT -06:00 - America / Edmonton)
WSP Canada Events

Speakers

Mike Crickard

8:40 am / 9:00 am / 9:30 am
Mike Crickard
  • Mike Crickard
    Case Study .01 | 8:40 - 9:00 am
    A River Runs Though It | The Parkway Story

    Case Study .02 | 9:00 - 9:30 am
    Station Design Challenges | The Blainville Story

    Case Study .03 | 9:30 - 10:00 am
    How do we get it there? | Story of the largest load ever moved in AB

    Mike has over 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with extensive knowledge of the execution, design and construction of natural gas compression facilities. Mike is a proven leader in delivering natural gas compression projects ranging from the project management of multiple compressor stations across multiple site to individual brownfield upgrades, pipelines and meter station projects


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Trent Purvis

8:40 am
Trent Purvis
  • Trent Purvis
    Case Study .01 | 8:40 - 9:00 am
    A River Runs Though It | The Parkway Story

    20 years working in the consulting engineering industry. Trent’s background is in the technical aspects of civil engineering, land servicing, municipal systems and transportation engineering. He has a strong background in project management of projects within his technical specialization as well as other multi-practice projects including building facilities, land use planning, landscape design and industrial/energy projects. His clients include municipal government, large private developers, private utility and oil and gas companies. Early in Trent’s career his experience was gained in water and wastewater and transportation projects to recent work on large scale industrial facilities in the energy industry, he has gained a vast range of knowledge in numerous fields of specialization.
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Guy Somers

8:40 am
Guy Somers
  • Guy Somers
    Case Study .01 | 8:40 - 9:00 am
    A River Runs Though It | The Parkway Story

    Guy Somers joined our firm in 2012, and is now Vice President of Municipal Engineering for Ontario. He brings with him close to 30 years’ experience in a wide spectrum of municipal infrastructure design. Guy has been involved, at various responsibility levels, in the planning, impact-assessment, pre-design, design and construction supervision of municipal infrastructure across Ontario and parts of the US.



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Fernando Nirchi

9:00 am / 11:30 am
Fernando Nirchi
  • Fernando Nirchi
    Case Study .02 | 9:00 - 9:30 am
    Station Design Challenges | The Blainville Story

    Case Study .05 | 11:30 - 12:00 am
    See the Future Today | Discussing a new build with the community before a shovel hits the ground

    Fernando Nirchi is a senior mechanical engineer, fluently bilingual, with over 25 years of experience in industrial plant maintenance & reliability, design and project management. He presently acts as Manager of the Mechanical Engineering and Piping Department. He has successfully led to completion a multitude of projects which have demonstrated his ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, schedules and project costs. His experience in maintenance & reliability includes facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Shell’s Causal Learning processes. He has a track record of successfully implementing reliability improvement initiatives, and the development / implementation and administration of preventive / predictive maintenance (PdPM) programs on behalf of the Ministry of Defense (Navy), Petro-Canada and Shell Canada Ltd. In addition, he has good working knowledge of Risk Analysis and HAZOP processes, Lean Maintenance (i.e. TPM, 5S, KAIZEN) methodology, ASME, ANSI and API standards, and CMMS (SAP and J.D. Edwards Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

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Mars Otten-Andrew

9:30 am
Mars Otten-Andrew
  • Mars Otten-Andrew
    Case Study .03 | 9:30 - 10:00 am
    How do we get it there?Story of the largest load ever moved in AB

    Mars is a Chartered Professional Civil Engineer and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer with over 20 years of experience spanning Australia, the UK, Ireland and Canada. She leads the Transportation Planning (Alberta) practice for WSP and is the Vice Chair of the CITE Technical Liaison Committee. In 2019, She was privileged to be one of 21 transportation engineers in North America selected to complete the LeadershipITE program through the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
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Domenica D’Amico

9:30 am
Domenica D’Amico
  • Domenica D’Amico
    Case Study .03 | 9:30 - 10:00 am
    How do we get it there?Story of the largest load ever moved in AB

    Domenica D’Amico is a licensed professional engineer with more than 21 years of detail design experience. She is currently managing municipal road teams in Oakville, Kitchener and London.  She joined the highway design section at the firm in 2005 and has since been involved in all aspects of roadway design including grading and drainage, geometric design, utility relocation, roadside safety, staging and detours, and contract documentation. Domenica has extensive experience / knowledge in the use of the Ministry of Transportation's CPS and HICO applications. Beyond this, Domenica also has 7 years of experience in the planning and design of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) . Ms. D’Amico has worked on various projects for a host of public and private sector agencies.
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Terri Govang

11:00 am
Terri Govang
  • Terri Govang
    Case Study .04 | 11:00 - 11:30 am
    Designing a Resilient Future Building Critical Systems  

    Director of Technology for Western Canada at WSP, Terri Govang oversees the design, development and deployment of comprehensive security and technology systems and applications. Once an industrial electrician, Govang has 14+ years of industry experience that she leverages to deliver modern and optimized approaches to security. She is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP®), specializing in new construction and enterprise systems migration and upgrades. Her expertise is evidenced by a track record of mitigating risk, project planning and innovation, educational contributions at industry events and leadership as ASIS International Calgary Chapter 162 Chairperson. She was recently awarded Canadian Security’s 2020 Top 10 Under 40.
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Peter Leong

11:00 am
Peter Leong
  • Peter Leong
    Case Study .04 | 11:00 - 11:30 am
    Designing a Resilient Future Building Critical Systems  

    Responsible for the business development, strategic planning, direction and management of the Building Sciences Group in Canada. Also participates in the development and execution of WSP’s vision, strategy and objectives within the Buildings Group across Canada. Peter began his career as a structural engineer designing office and industrial buildings. Peter then developed over 25 years experience in building sciences and building envelope engineering. He has extensive experience in repair/restoration projects, new building designs, building deficiency claims and construction-related litigation. His building envelope expertise includes all types of roofs, exterior walls, and windows. Peter also has extensive concrete restoration experience with underground parking garages, balconies and walls. Peter has been involved in the completion of numerous performance audits, Tarion (new home warranty) conciliations, building condition surveys, reserve fund studies and specific investigation work on projects throughout Canada. Peter has supervised and/or participated in the review of over 800 buildings including public facilities, multi-unit residential structures (all types such as high-rises, townhouses, condominiums and Addco-ops), office towers, retail shopping centers, educational facilities, industrial buildings, recreational facilities and performing arts centres.
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Jason Breakey

11:30 am
Jason Breakey
  • Jason Breakey
    Case Study .05 | 11:30 - 12:00 am
    See the Future Today | Discussing a new build with the community before a shovel hits the ground

    Jason Breakey is the Vice President of Environment, Geotechnical and Materials for WSP in the Prairies region. He has 24 years of experience in the environmental industry, including 17 years in consulting. Jason has extensive experience in waste management, site assessment, site remediation, liability assessment, environmental program design and implementation, acquisitions and divestitures, regulatory compliance and operations management. Jason has performed Phase I, II & III Environmental Site Assessments and has acted as a liaison with regulatory and industry representatives and clients. Projects have ranged from individual sites to multiple-site programs at a wide variety of oil and gas facilities and industrial facilities.
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Caroline Le Page

11:30 am
Caroline Le Page
  • Caroline Le Page
    Case Study .05 | 11:30 - 12:00 am
    See the Future Today |Discussing a new build with the community before a shovel hits the ground

    Caroline Le Page is a versatile and efficient Project Director and Senior Environmental and Social Performance Advisor. She has recognized organizational capabilities, strong communication abilities and a broad understanding of socioenvironmental issues. For more than 20 years now, Mrs. Le Page actively contributed to the successful assessment, approval, undertaking and post-construction monitoring of a broad range of projects across Canada and internationally.

    As part of major development projects, she has worked with engineering, public relations and regulatory affairs teams amongst others to integrate the socioenvironmental aspects during their life cycle. More significantly, she has participated in hundred of environmental and social impact assessments under diversified regulatory frameworks (MELCC, the new Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (formerly the CEAA), the new the Canada Energy Regulator (formerly the NEB), ACDI, DFO, IFC, World Bank, MCC) for linear infrastructures (oil and gas pipelines, railways, roads, power lines), mining (iron, bauxite mining and potash), industrial (Alumina refinery, energy (thermal power stations, wind farms, power lines, substations), agricultural and water resource projects (dredging, dam restoration, port extensions).

    Mrs. Le Page has participated in all major pipeline projects in Québec since 2005 including Pipeline Saint-Laurent (250 km), Eastern Access (some 250 km), North Shore Extension Project (some 450 km), Energy East (some 650 km), Gazoduq (750 km) and more recently TQM Reinforcement and Asset Purchase Project.

    Over the years, Mrs. Le Page worked for a diversified client base such as TC Energy (formerly TransCanada), Énergir (formerly Gaz Métro), TQM Pipeline, Enbridge Pipelines, Énergie Valero inc. (formerly Ultramar), Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Vale, Iron Ore Company of Canada, Athabasca Potash inc., Sarmin Mineral Exploration, Aluminerie Alouette, Hydro-Québec, as well as for boroughs and private organizations.
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Executive Q&A

Engage with leaders from WSP and TC Energy at one of two Q&A sessions
10:00 - 11:00  &  12:00 - 12:45

 

Ryan Brain

10:00 am
President & C.E.O. | WSP
Ryan Brain
  • Ryan Brain
    Executive Q&A | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Ryan Brain is WSP in Canada’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining the company in January 2019, Ryan was a Regional Managing Partner at Deloitte Canada, based in Toronto. Over a 20-plus year career, Ryan has focused on various growth initiatives, unparalleled client service, and bringing together diverse and multifunctional teams. He is a Certified Management Consultant and has a Master of Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo.


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Satvinder Flore

10:00 am
Executive V.P. ERI | WSP
Satvinder Flore
  • Satvinder Flore
    Executive Q&A | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Satvinder has an extensive background in the international oil & gas, energy and industrial sectors. Over his 18-year career, he has held senior-level executive roles in North America and Europe with a focus on business development, strategy, operational planning and mergers & acquisitions.

    Satvinder moved from the United Kingdom to Canada in 2008 and holds a BA (Hons) from the University of York. Satvinder is active in the business community, and has supported UK and Canadian government agencies in an advisory capacity on energy, trade and international investment. In 2016 he was conferred as a GlobalScot by Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.
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Matthew Nazarko

10:00 am
Director, Energy & Canadian Gas Development | TC Energy
Matthew Nazarko
  • Matthew Nazarko
    Executive Q&A | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Coming soon
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Daniel Matthews

10:00 am / 12:00 pm
Director, Projects / Client Executive | WSP
Daniel Matthews
  • Daniel Matthews
    Opening Remarks | 8:30 am - 8:40 am
    Executive Q&A | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Executive Q&A | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    Closing Remarks | 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

    Daniel has over 23 years of experience in delivering major infrastructure in the oil and gas industry. Daniel has extensive experience in all aspects of the project lifecycle from pre-feasibility through design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance. Daniel’s career has spanned the Owner / Operator side as well as the Engineering Consultancy side and includes hands on construction experience. This provides Daniel a practical understanding of all sides of the business and allows him to efficiently deliver project results that meet the requirements of his clients (safety, scope, schedule, budget, and quality). Daniel is dedicated and proactive in delivering projects on time and budget. Daniel is a strong leader and motivator who actively works to build and foster a positive culture within his teams. Daniel has exceptional communications skills and a commitment to delivering excellence. This enables Daniel to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
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Dawn Nigro

10:00 am / 12:00 pm
Executive V.P. Clients & Markets | WSP
Dawn Nigro
  • Dawn Nigro
    Executive Q&A | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Dawn Nigro joined WSP Canada in the role of National Business Line Executive, Geomatics, in September 2018. Ms. Nigro has held executive leadership roles in the infrastructure, building materials and manufacturing industries. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
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Tom Bratrud

12:00 pm
Senior V.P. Oil & Gas | WSP
Tom Bratrud
  • Tom Bratrud
    Executive Q&A | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    A business management professional with twenty-six years of experience in engineering design, construction, procurement, operations, project and portfolio management, value engineering, vendor/subcontractor management, contract negotiations, customer relations and delivery in a highly matrixed and cross functional environment. Charged with developing high performing teams that deliver superior business value with a focus on quality, schedule, stakeholder engagement and budget with a focus on client outcomes. This includes developing the necessary strategic plans and ensuring the communication necessary to bring this vision to reality in an integrated, disciplined, and results focused fashion. Transformed the WSP Oil and Gas BU from lowest performing business in WSP Canada to best-in-class; increasing both revenues and operating margin while maintaining high staff utilization levels.
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Greg Northcott

12:00 pm
Chief Operating Officer | WSP
Greg Northcott
  • Greg Northcott
    Executive Q&A | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Providing operational leadership and direction for all business lines nationally, Mr. Northcott was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in January 2017. Previously Vice President of Operations for the Canadian Transportation business, he brings to the new role more than 15 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries, which includes operational leadership on large Design-Build-Finance-Operate /Public-Private-Partnership and Design-Build infrastructure projects.
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Carla Morris

12:00 pm
Director, Project Development | TC Energy
Carla Morris
  • Carla Morris
    Executive Q&A | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Carla Morris works for TC Energy as the Director, Canadian Gas Project Development.  Originally from Saskatchewan, Carla studied Petroleum Engineering at the University of Alberta and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.  After a working in for a major insurance company in New York, Carla joined TC Energy in 2001 and has worked for the company in cities and towns across North America.  In addition to having worked on Major Projects in TC Energy’s Natural Gas, Liquids and Power businesses, she has held a variety of positions with TC Energy ranging from corporate compliance, supply chain management, labour relations and most recently field operations. 
     
    Carla has a passion for building strong, collaborative teams and strives to bring a focus on safety and innovation to all aspects of her life both at home and at play.  A competitive weightlifter and amateur kitchen magician, Carla currently resides in Winnipeg, MB but plans to relocate back to Calgary when travel restrictions allow.
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