FOR COUNCIL
Jason Vanderzwaag, P.Eng.
Personal Statement
I have served on APEGA Council for the past two years, and I’m seeking your support for re- election. These two years have given me a deeper appreciation of the role of APEGA as a regulator, and our responsibility for upholding the standards for professionalism and ethics of our members. In observing threats to self-regulation in other parts of Canada, it is apparent that we must be proactive in being a more effective regulator. I am a civil engineer with 16 years of experience. As the office manager for Associated Engineering in Fort McMurray, I lead a team of engineers and technologists to support our municipality and other regional clients in civil infrastructure and community development projects. This experience also includes recovery works of the water supply and distribution system following the 2016 wildfire, to support re-entry of the evacuated communities. I am very proud of our team being awarded two Awards of Excellence from CEA for our work. I have an undergraduate and a master’s degree, both from the University of British Columbia. Field research for my MASc included visiting rural communities in Nicaragua to assess the long-term efficacy of household drinking water treatment. I also have international development work, study, and volunteer experience from Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, and Bermuda.
I have been a resident of Fort McMurray since 2010. I look forward to continuing to be a voice for members—not just from this region, but from across all Alberta—on APEGA Council. Thanks for your support!
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