FOR COUNCIL Jim McCuaig, P.Eng., CD
Jim McCuaig was born in Belleville, Ont., and has lived in various communities across Canada. After graduating from high school in 1980, he went to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, receiving his diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During this time, Jim was active in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve with 746 (Calgary) Communications
In 2003, Jim joined ATCO Electric as the Senior Regional Engineer in Peace River. After this position closed in 2006, Jim briefly operated Peace Engineering before joining BAR Engineering Co. Ltd. in Lloydminster as a Senior Staff Engineer. In 2014, Jim left BAR to join Smith + Andersen in Edmonton and was employed as an Associate Principal. In 2016 Jim accepted employment with the Town of Peace River, where he is now employed as the Director of Engineering and Infrastructure. Jim is a Professional Engineer currently registered to practise in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. He is a member of IEEE. Jim became involved with APEGA while employed in Peace River, joining the Peace River Branch as a Member-at-Large. In Lloydminster he joined the Vermilion River Branch and acted in the Branch Secretary, Vice-Chair, and Chair roles. He was active organizing President’s Visits, golf tournaments, and PD days. When he moved to Edmonton he volunteered with the Edmonton Branch as Vice-Chair and Chair before moving back to Peace River, where he now volunteers with the Peace River Branch. Jim decided to run for Council because he believes that his varied background and involvement in various branches offers a balanced perspective. He has been active in the legislative review and in recruiting and mentoring new Members to volunteer for Branch activities. Jim is married to Ruth McCuaig (nee Ehman) and they have four children. His past community involvement includes volunteering with various Scouts Canada groups, and he currently lends support to Ruth in her involvement with Girl Guides Canada. Jim is also an avid rugby fan.
Squadron, and trained as a Radio/Teletype Operator, a Teletype Technician, and a Radio Technician. He reached the rank of Sergeant in 1985. In 1986, Jim received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant and went on to attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ont., where he trained as a Communications and Electronics Engineering Officer. In 1986, Jim moved to Victoria and served with 741 (Victoria) Communication Squadron before transferring to the Regular Force in 1987. He attended the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Borden, Ont., where he trained as a Land Electrical and Mechanical Engineer. In 1989 Jim transferred back to the Reserve Force, where he held the positions of Troop Officer and Operations Officer with 741 (Victoria) Communications Squadron. In 1989, Jim moved to Castlegar, B.C., where he took a sabbatical and taught junior and senior high school as a teacher on call. In 1990, Jim returned to school and attended Selkirk College in Castlegar, where he received a diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology. After graduation Jim worked briefly for Insight Electronics in Nelson, B.C., before joining EMCO Engineering Ltd. in Castlegar where he worked until 1999 as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technologist. During this period, Jim also attended the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, B.C., and trained as a Military Engineering Officer. He held the positions of Troop Officer and Operation Officer with 44 Field Engineering Squadron in Trail, B.C. In 1992 he received the Canadian Forces Commendation and was promoted to Captain in 1994. In 1999, Jim returned to school, at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in 2001, then went to work for Hemisphere Engineering in Edmonton as an Electrical Design Engineer. Jim maintained his employment with the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve as Regimental Adjutant with 8 Field Engineering Regiment in Edmonton before retiring from the CAF Reserve in 2003.
APEGA Activities • Professional Member (2003-present) • Edmonton Branch Chair (2016) • Edmonton Branch Vice-Chair (2015-2016) • Vermilion River Chair (2014) • Vermilion River Vice-Chair (2013) • Vermilion River Branch Secretary (2012)
• Vermilion River Branch Member-at-Large (2008-2012) • Peace River Branch Member-at-Large (2004-2006)
Affiliations, Corporate and Community Service • Past Deputy Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Peace River Council (2006) • Past Cub Leader, Beaver Leader, Scouts Canada (2002-2003, 2004-2006) • Past Vice-Chair of Holy Trinity Church (Spruce Grove) Parish Council (2003) • Past Vice-President Debney Armoury Officers Mess Committee (2003)
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