2017 PRESIDENT (ELECTED PRESIDENT-ELECT IN 2016) Jane Tink, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.)
Jane Tink, P.Eng., was born in Red Deer, Alberta, and attended school in Pincher Creek, where she began volunteering for various youth and sports groups. She attended the University of Calgary and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1984. After graduation she joined a smaller oil and gas company,
After being on APEGA’s Council, Jane was the Chair of the Aboriginal Committee and guest speaker at various conferences, and continued to volunteer locally, including being a mascot named Cookie with her son’s Cub troop. One of her career highlights has been to mentor and encourage both professionals and students in the professions. Jane currently lives south of Calgary with her family. APEGA has an enormous impact on the economy, safety, and advancement of Alberta, of Canada, and of the world. It’s an honour to once again participate in developing strategies to help our Members maintain the worldwide reputation of providing exceptional professional and technical input to any projects that they are involved in. Professional Associations • Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (APEGA) • Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia (APEGBC) • Registered Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan (APEGS) • Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Professional Activities • Honorary Geoscientists Canada Fellow (FGC (Hon.)) — Geoscientists Canada (2013) • Fellow Engineers Canada (FEC) — Engineers Canada (2009) • Chair, APEGA Audit Committee (2005-2006) • Chair, APEGA Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee (2005-2012) • Council Member, APEGA (2004-2007) • Chair, APEGA Calgary Branch Executive Committee (1997-1998) • Member, MEED Committee at the University of Calgary to institute a business minor for engineering students • Volunteer, APEGA Mentoring Committee • Member, University of Calgary Student Liaison Committee • Member, Student Outreach Program • Member-at-Large, APEGA Calgary Branch Civic Contributions • Organized and participated in science fairs and science presentations in Aboriginal communities, and various public and private schools and organizations in the Calgary area • Past member of the JCPT Technical Review Committee • President, Past President, Vice President and Newsletter Editor for AWES • Guest lecturer at the University of Calgary and National Engineering Conference on Gender Ethics in the Workplace • Guest speaker for various conferences • Scouts parent volunteer
and in 1987, while there, she obtained the title of Professional Engineer. She began her career reviewing and programming an economic evaluation program and reserve tracking system and moved on to become the company’s Drilling and Completion Engineer. She became involved in the Association of Women in Engineering and Science (AWES), holding various positions including President. She was also on the Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology (JCPT) editorial review committee and volunteered in schools, presenting to K-12 students on various science topics, including engineering as a career and why it is a fantastic choice! During this time Jane began volunteering with APEGA — first with the Outreach Program making school presentations and then with Calgary Branch. Jane worked for a private oil and gas company for a number of years, where she was responsible for various geographical areas including all aspects of engineering, from exploration to well abandonment and reclamation. She also maintained the Novell and Novell/Unix computer system and was responsible for testing and integrating new engineering software. During this time she completed the University of Calgary APEGA Management Certificate in 1995 and continued her volunteer activities with APEGA and AWES, and as a speaker at conferences and schools. In 1994 she joined Ryder Scott Company when they opened their Canadian office. There she was a team leader, APEGA Responsible Member, and primary contact for clients both domestically and internationally. During this time she also lived at and operated a cattle ranch, where she gained a better appreciation of the economic and environmental sustainability challenges of maintaining a safe and secure food chain. In 2003 Jane was invited to run for APEGA Council and was honoured with the opportunity to serve as an APEGA Council Member from 2004 to 2007. She considered it an honour to serve her fellow professionals and the general public, and she relished the opportunity to give back to the profession that has afforded her such wonderful opportunities throughout her career. In 2013, Jane started a consulting firm, Consult Tink Inc., which provides contract engineering to clients domestically and internationally. Jane continues to prepare estimates of reserves and resources and future net income for various financial institutions and exchanges worldwide. The firm is an APEGA Permit Holder for which she is the Responsible Member.
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