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

We are a diverse business that specializes in geotechnical engineering, geoscience advisory and field services, materials testing, construction monitoring, drill rig monitoring, and instrumentation installation and monitoring. 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 in order to serve our clients.

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 that the projects we serve 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 will be 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 Team

• Jake Rubenstein - President and CEO
• Shaun Gawryliuk - Chief Financial Officer
• Julie Falls - Chief People Officer
• Allan Jansen - Director of Operations, RMWB
• Fidel Villanueva - Director of Operations, AB & BC
• Andrew Taylor - Director, Corporate Services
• Paul Xu - Principal Geotechnical Engineer
• Roland Tosney - Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer
• Lane Maxemiuk - Senior Mining Geotechnical Consultant
• Wenbin Tang - Manager, Calgary Operations
• Kramer Clay - Manager, BC Operations
• Damien McNelis - Manager, Edmonton Operations
• Ian MacNeil - Manager, CNRL, Suncor, and Joint Venture Manager Terracon Infinity LP
• Franklin Udo - Manager, Syncrude
• Keith Burden - Manager, Fleet and Facilities
• Whitney Drouin - Manager, Operational Support
• Jason Wong - Manager, HSE and Proficiency
• Brandy Hasiuk - Manager, Laboratory Services
• Jeff DeVetten - Manager, Quality and QMS
• Geoff Hill - Business Development Strategist
• Farasat Khan - Business Development Strategist

Board of Directors

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