CALGARY, Alberta — Gordon (Gord) Stifanyk has joined Burns & McDonnell as the leader for the firm’s Transmission & Distribution Group in Canada. Within his 20-year career, Stifanyk has acquired extensive experience by serving clients across various markets around the world.

In his new role, Stifanyk will lead a team of multidisciplinary professionals, while expanding upon the firm’s decades long presence in Canada.

“Gord brings a unique blend of experiences that will be extremely valuable as he steps into his role as a leader within Burns & McDonnell,” says Darcy Wagner, managing director for the firm's offices in Canada. “Gord has worked with Burns & McDonnell in various facets throughout his career — he knows how we operate. I’m confident that his experience and leadership will be a catalyst for our continued growth and success.”

Throughout Stifanyk’s career, he has supported clients and gained valuable experience in high voltage interconnection, with utilities and renewables clients across North America and Australia.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Burns & McDonnell family and look forward to the exciting and meaningful work we will undertake together,” Stifanyk says. “Together, we will be architects of change, helping to shape a more sustainable, cleaner and brighter future for all as we continue to work toward the energy transition in Canada.”

The Burns & McDonnell offices in Calgary and Toronto support industry sectors including power generation, electrical transmission and distribution, energy storage, oil and gas, water, food and consumer products, aviation, and transportation.

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