Our People
Julie Cummings
Junior Process Engineer
Hobbies: Yoga, skiing, martial arts, music, painting and sketching.
What aspects do you most enjoy about your current job? What are your biggest challenges?
What I enjoy most is the variety of projects that comes into DPH on a daily basis. I also enjoy the flexibility to work on some small and larger projects all at the same time. Staying productive does come with the challenge of prioritizing and time management, which is an activity I feel I improve on daily.
What is your advice to other's starting a career in Facilities Engineering as a Process Engineer?
Start with gaining valuable experience and building a solid foundation of the basic skills. Learning with a fast paced company that offers all the proper training tools will be both challenging and rewarding. All these skills will follow you through your career.
Bronwyn Denton
Regional Manager, Southern BC Geomatics
Hobbies: I enjoy cycling, running, skiing and dirt biking
Why did you decide to join Focus?
Focus had always maintained a significant presence at the University of New Brunswick, and as a result, many of my fellow graduates worked for Focus. I knew that Focus was one of the significant players in the market, and that they had treated my friends well throughout university by providing them with work experience and financial support.
My initial exposure to the company during the interview process was very positive and having the opportunity to work in such a beautiful part of the country while articling to become a land surveyor was appealing.
I was encouraged by the numerous job opportunities in BC and Alberta, so I decided to go on an adventure and moved west after graduation.
What is your advice to other’s starting a career in Geomatics?
My advice to others starting a career as a professional land surveyor is to go in with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility. Opportunities await the enthusiastic employees with the attitude of "anytime, anywhere." Short term sacrifices will always lead to long term gain.
Glenn Homulos
CAD Special Projects Manager
Hobbies: Fly-fishing, photography and various sports (hockey, golf, slo-pitch)
What is your background before you joined Focus?
I joined Focus, shortly after receiving my tech school diploma in Urban and Regional Planning. Not really much regarding background - I had just turned 20 years old, when I started working here. Prior to Focus, I went right from high school, to tech school.
What are the biggest benefits of working at Focus?
Focus has always tried to be a technology leader in Geomatics. That generally translates to us developing new processes, utilizing the latest hardware and technology, etc. Focus also has one of the best employee benefits packages (the dental coverage is outstanding...)
Maureen Nordbruget
Project Accounting Manager
Hobbies: Spending time with family, reading, singing and crossword puzzles.
What is unique about your office environment/working in Victoria, BC?
One of the unique things about this Focus office is its longevity. Through our prior integration with Hughes & Taylor, we are one of the oldest continuously operating survey firms on Vancouver Island – in business since 1917!
What are the biggest benefits of working at Focus?
Although Focus may be considered a large company, its geographic locations often give it a small office feel. Like here in Victoria, where there is a feeling of camaraderie and working together for the same goals. Yet, we are able to enjoy some of the advantages that larger firms can offer, such as a diversity of work, quality work spaces, superior technological resources, and the like.
Doug Randell
Municipal/Land Development, Project Manager
Hobbies: Raising a family, outdoor activities such as motor biking, camping, and travel
What is your current role?
Currently I am Project Manager at Focus, where I am responsible for applying project management processes in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and completing projects. I supervise, coordinate, schedule and review the various activities from different levels of both technical and field staff.
Do you have any advice for people starting a career in civil engineering and technology?
My advice to those starting in the civil engineering and technology industry is to make the effort to define your career path through research and by having discussions with people who are currently in the positions you would like to be in. Remember, a career path can change as you evolve and get more familiar with the associated tasks.
Kim Waring
Corporate HSE Specialist
Hobbies: I enjoy art and golfing.
What is unique about your office environment/working in Edmonton, Alberta?
Working in Edmonton is unique because of the percentage of the workforce that is in Corporate services. Corporate Services is made up of individuals who are responsible for keeping Focus running on a day to day basis. We also get pretzels every Friday.
What are the biggest benefits of working at Focus?
The biggest benefit from my perspective is the camaraderie within the organization. I enjoy the events Focus sponsors to foster such an environment. I also enjoy the emphasis Focus places on further developing the skills of employees.
Petr Valo
Facilities Engineering, Piping Lead
Hobbies: Certified car nut, enjoys outdoor pursuits such as hiking, skiing, biking. I love to travel and to spend time with my family.
Please describe your career at Focus
I am a Piping Team Lead and Senior Piping Designer. My role is to plan and supervise resources and schedule the work required to successfully complete a project. I develop sophisticated piping models based on PIDs, vendor information and client specifications. I check other's work, assist, train and mentor less experienced staff, conduct model reviews, coordinate with other disciplines and the field.
What aspects do you most enjoy about your current job? What are your biggest challenges?
I enjoy the fast paced team environment, the sense of accomplishment, the challenging and varied work, the continual learning experience, and seeing the design concept become reality.
The biggest challenges are time management, the continual evolvement of the design and at times the deadlines.
Synergies made possible by our processes, policies, technologies and wide range of expertise. Clients that hire more than one of our divisions receive the benefit of increased efficiency and reduced time and cost.
Exceptional skills, experience and vision. Focus’ leadership team works together to ensure Focus Corporation remains an industry-leader with an excellent reputation for client service, innovative thinking and high quality projects.
Innovative and effective solutions that encompass and support our economic, social and environmental sustainability values. Focus is taking steps towards a systematic, company-wide approach to sustainable and responsible business practices
Support for the communities where our employees live, work and play. Focus donates employee time and expertise, as well as financial support, to numerous non-profit organizations across Western Canada.
Protection of life, health and the environment. Safety is more than just a workplace concern: it is a lifestyle responsibility. Our safety program gives all employees the resources necessary to be safe at work, at home and in their communities.
A long, prosperous and exciting history. Focus has evolved with the involvement of talented and ambitious people, strategic acquisition of key businesses and forward-looking additions of innovative technology.
An exceptional and safe workplace for our employees. We’re proud that our workplace, safety programs, training courses and management efforts have been singled out for praise.
Great client service, innovative thinking and high quality results. Regardless of the project type, size, scope or challenge, our projects reflect Focus’ vision of success.
One of the biggest and most established survey companies in Western Canada for a reason. We provide real economic value, while ensuring your projects run smoothly and efficiently.
DPH Focus has provided cost-effective and innovative project management, engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the oil and gas industry since 1973.
Innovative solutions that optimize existing transportation infrastructure and accommodate for current and future growth. We are industry leaders in the planning, engineering and construction management of major transportation facilities.
Having surveyed pipeline right-of-way projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, we know what’s needed to get the job done right.
A wide range of services for the land development and municipal sector. Our strong technical skills, innovative ideas and first-rate project management practices increase the value of land development and municipal projects of all sizes.
Fast and accurate precise measurement services. Specialists leverage the latest 3D laser scanning technology to collect large amounts of data quickly and accurately – even in locations that are too dangerous or impossible to survey conventionally.
A world-leader in 3D mapping, planning and virtual surveys. Focus uses a combination of data, maps and imagery to create a comprehensive, complete and current image of your project area, which we can use to map your infrastructure, plan new developments and survey remotely.
An integrated approach to better air quality. Focus measures and monitors air quality and provides engineering solutions to improve it. Air quality experts leverage their understanding of new technologies, regulatory trends and scientific knowledge to identify and solve problems.
Our asset management services are tailored to municipalities needing development of asset management systems and/or development of Geographic Information System (GIS) services to populate or complement their asset registry.
A multi-disciplinary approach to cost-effective integrated infrastructure solutions. Specialists in stormwater management planning and water resources engineering deliver effective water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal and private sectors.
Transportation construction specialists. Talented and experienced construction managers, construction supervisors, construction inspectors and surveyors work together to ensure transportation projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
Surveying for every stage of a major construction project. Specialists provide industrial construction surveying services to the oil sands industry and construction surveying services for commercial and industrial developments.
Innovative and cost effective facilities for an unlimited array of gas compositions. Focus’ experts have extensive experience in all areas of natural gas compression, including field compression, inlet compression, sales gas and pipeline transmission compressor stations.
A leader in deep cut facility design and troubleshooting, sour gas processing, sulphur recovery and natural gas liquids recovery and fractionation.
Map-based information for remote site assessment decisions. Focus reduces risk and saves time by leveraging satellite imagery and other remote sensing technologies to help oil and gas producers and pipeline companies remotely plan their development projects.
Outstanding visual presentation and communication materials. Focus provides professional and effective presentation, print and multi-media material that delivers messages effectively and enhances clients’ business image.
Survey services to support every stage of large- and small-scale heavy oil and oil sands exploration and development.
Sustainable developments that respect the natural environment, enhance land value and improve the quality of life where people live, work and play. Focus experts manage land development projects from re-zoning and planning stages through to construction completion.
Innovative solutions for vibrant, livable communities. Focus provides an integrated suite of services to guide and support a seamless land use planning process from vision through to completion.
Creative, inspiring and innovative environments. Focus’ landscape architects create functional and aesthetically pleasing landscapes for residential, municipal and commercial projects.
Fully automated engineered packages. Our comprehensive services ensure your projects get the most appropriate type of system, including automation and control products and control methods that monitor the system and measure fluids throughout the extraction, processing and delivery process.
A wide range of land surveying and geomatics services. Focus’ professional surveyors provide the accurate spatial data, boundary definitions and geo-referenced information needed for land development and infrastructure projects.
A leading provider of oil and gas surveying services in Western Canada. With full service offices, numerous field crews, a large staff and a totally digital product model, we have the resources to provide consistent, efficient service from field survey to final plan.
Innovative SAGD solutions. Multi-disciplinary teams with expertise in the pilot and commercial application of SAGD technology provide trouble shooting, process studies, and full EPCM services for projects of all sizes.
Fast and accurate pipeline design and surveying. Trained professionals use custom tools and technological innovation to ensure the best possible quality and most efficient project management.
Design, operation and maintenance of power generation and distribution facilities. Our experts work with oil and gas and small independent power producers on power generation and power distribution facilities of all sizes.
Focus' team of Resource Road experts offers innovative solutions to companies in the oil and gas sector, by optimizing their existing transportation infrastructure and accommodating for future growth.
Grading and drainage design can reduce cut/fill quantities, often saving you from importing costly material, exporting unnecessary material or stockpiling excess material during construction.
Innovative solutions that optimize existing transportation infrastructure and accommodate current and future growth.
In-depth knowledge that only comes from first-hand experience with challenging complex transportation projects, Focus’ experts provide a wide range of services to identify and solve transportation problems.
Efficient and effective transportation structures that achieve maximum life cycle value. Focus’ team of experts is experienced in the design and construction of new structures and the evaluation and rehabilitation of existing highway bridge structures.
Complete water treatment design services for municipal and commercial applications. Focus’ experts manage water and wastewater treatment projects from the planning stages through design to construction completion.
Innovative design solutions for municipal water systems and stormwater treatment and control.
Cost efficient low risk solutions. Focus’ wellsite and tie-ins experts have developed an efficient standardized process that offers low cost, high quality customized work.
Canada’s 5th largest city is a vibrant, exciting place with multiple charms, including a cosmopolitan lifestyle, countless outdoor adventures, a dynamic arts scene and more!
This small town offers big-time benefits, including highly ranked schools, many world-class fitness amenities, easy access to Edmonton and a warm community spirit.
With its scenic mountain views and numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures that support an active healthy lifestyle, it’s no surprise that Cranbrook is the largest community in the Kootenay Rockies – and growing.
This thriving mid-size city offers exceptional lifestyle benefits, including safe and clean neighbourhoods, low average house prices and low taxes. Add its many cultural and recreational activities to the equation and you know why Edmonton’s population continues to grow.
While the thriving oil sands, natural gas and pipeline industry attracts many new workers and their families to Fort McMurray, the natural beauty, welcoming community and vibrant economy encourage them to stay.
Located in beautiful Peace River country, Fort St. John is a welcoming community that is populated with many young families. Its excellent year-round sports facilities and rugged outdoor adventures offer something for everyone from young children to avid sportsmen.
Golden’s reputation as a stunningly beautiful, incredibly active, totally welcoming community is gaining strength. And, with the strong community spirit of its residents, we’re sure to see more big things happening here.
This progressive city, located northwest of Edmonton, offers its 50,000 residents an assortment of recreational amenities, a convenient public transit system, a residential and commercial recycling program, arts and culture events, and a strong community service network.
Surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty and scenic views, Invermere’s welcoming community offers something for everyone. Enjoy swimming in one of the warmest lakes in the valley, skiing at your choice of ski hill, golfing one of many courses or relaxing at the hot springs.
Economy, amenities, weather and lifestyle – all in one scenic, friendly and affordable town. Kamloops’ strong community spirit reflects the quality of life residents enjoy.
Kelowna’s natural beauty, lively cultural community and assortment of recreational opportunities are sure to please enthusiasts of all ages.
Kitimat is a family-oriented community located in northwestern British Columbia.
The largest city in Southern Alberta, Lethbridge is located Southeast of Calgary on the Oldman River.
Medicine Hat residents revel in its small-town atmosphere, its sense of safety and security, their friendly neighbours and the conveniences that it offers.
This small town enjoys some big city amenities, including public transit, a busy municipal airport, public and separate board elementary schools, postsecondary education, comprehensive parks and recreation facilities and convenient access to healthcare.
Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia and is known as “BC’s Northern Capital.” The City of Prince George is a vibrant, active and diverse community that provides a thriving economy.
Regina’s affordability enables residents to enjoy the finer things in life, and they do! With its beautiful parkland, a nationally renowned arts community, a family-friendly attitude and, of course, professional football, Reginans enjoy a high quality of life.
This sophisticated town, with just over 3,000 people, is one of Canada’s highest cities, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that it is known for mountain biking, skiing and hiking. While recreation is a passion for most within this community, so is sustainability and environmentalism.
Truro offers residents a full range of goods, services and recreational opportunities, as well as easy access to the many pleasures of Nova Scotia.
Canada’s third largest city is consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities for good reason: Vancouver is clean, safe and beautiful and it offers residents an assortment of active, intellectual and spiritual pursuits.
In addition to the great outdoor activity available, Vanderhoof also has many popular Community Events, including the Parade of Lights and Midnight Madness.
Recently named the second best place to live in Canada, Victoria offers climate, community, culture and history– and prospects for an exciting future.
Fast track your career! Focus is on the road hosting information sessions and conducting face-to-face interviews in various locations across Canada.
The key to our success. We develop and nurture our reputation as ‘a great place to work’ and we look for skilled people to join our team.
At Focus, we recognize that our people are the key to our success.
Benefits and resources that keep our employees healthy, happy and moving ahead! We empower people with options, resources and incentives to help them enjoy success.
Good stewardship in the protection of life, health and the environment. Focus encourages environmental awareness and accountability by supporting an assortment of environmental efforts across the company.
Numerous benefits that enrich employees’ lives and make Focus a great place to work. Focus’ safety program, employee recognition and appreciation efforts, social activities and community support opportunities reflect our company’s culture of respect, appreciation and support.
Amazing jobs for talented and enthusiastic professionals. See some of the types of jobs available and a brief description of the duties they include.
Interactive and comfortable work environments in some of the most beautiful, culturally rich and recreationally active places in Canada.
Programs that support employees’ continued growth. Focus encourages employees to develop their knowledge and capabilities, and supports them in their efforts to do so.
Outstanding learning and development opportunities.Focus develops and provides numerous opportunities for employee empowerment, motivation and engagement.
Significant awards, new services, key hires, and company announcements. Focus wants to keep clients, shareholders, potential employees and interested viewers up-to-date with current happenings within the company.
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