The Focus Corporation
Industry: Infrastructure company
DescriptionFocus Corporation was a premier project delivery company, providing Engineering and Geomatics solutions to the energy, infrastructure and land development sectors across Western Canada. It was a privately owned company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Focus was founded in 1977 as HDS Focus Surveys Ltd. Headquarters: Edmonton, Canada Founded: 1977 Number of employees: 1,500 Successor: WSP Global Parent organization: WSP Global Subsidiary: CMS Focus Ltd
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The Focus Corporation Employees
Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd. August 2014 - Present
Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd. September 2012 - August 2014
Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd. April 2012 - August 2012
Alberta Net Impact May 2011 - April 2012
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) May 2011 - August 2011
The Focus Corporation February 2010 - July 2010
Capital Power Corporation October 2009 - November 2009
EPCOR December 1996 - July 2009
Skills
Human Resources, Job Evaluation, Project Management, Performance Management, Compensation Structures, Change Management, Management, Workshop Facilitation, Personnel Management, Job Design, Delivering Results, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, Business Strategy, Job Description Creation, Communications Planning, Consulting, Strategy, Organizational..., Compensation Structure..., Client Focus, Collaborative Problem..., Analysis, Strategic Planning, Quality Results, Collaborative Leadership, Governance
Education
University of Alberta 2010 — 2012
MBA
University of Alberta 1992 — 1996
BCom
Global Raymac Surveys Inc May 2011 - Present
The Focus Corporation May 2004 - May 2011
Skills
GPS, Topographic Surveys, Geomatics, Construction, Land Development, AutoCAD, Subdivisions, Surveying
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Synergy Planning Inc. August 2007 - Present
Statesman Group of Companies May 2006 - July 2007
The Focus Corporation November 2004 - April 2006
Challenger Geomatics Inc. September 2002 - October 2004
Stantec May 1997 - August 2002
Calgary Economic Development September 1996 - April 1997
Town of LaSalle May 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Zoning, Redevelopment, Municipalities, Project Planning, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Management, Feasibility Studies, Urban Design, Community Consultation, Site Planning, Environmental Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Sustainability, Mixed-use, Urban Planning, Residential Homes, Marketing, Land Development, AutoCAD, Comprehensive Planning, Urban, Transit-oriented..., Regional Planning, Land Use, Due Diligence, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Real Estate Development, Land Acquisition, Transportation Planning, Contract Management, Construction Management, Subdivisions, Site Plans
Education
University of Calgary 1996 — 2002
Masters, Environmental Design - Planning
University of Windsor 1993 — 1996
Hons BA, Urban and Rural Planning
Western University 1989 — 1993
BSc, Biology and Genetics
WorleyParsons July 2013 - Present
WorleyParsons September 2011 - July 2013
The Focus Corporation September 2006 - August 2011
BGE Service & Supply Ltd June 2004 - June 2006
Sierra Systems Group Inc March 2000 - June 2004
Capital City Savings & Credit Union Limited October 1998 - February 2000
Staff Bureau Employment Services September 1994 - September 1998
Staff Bureau Employment Agency June 1991 - July 1994
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, HRIS, Interviews, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Management
Education
University of Alberta
Human Resources Management Certificate Program
University of Alberta
Business Management Certificate
Matrix Solutions, Inc. April 2011 - Present
The Focus Corporation April 2009 - March 2011
Environment Canada February 2009 - March 2009
Ghostpine Environmental Services Ltd. March 2008 - June 2008
Jacques Whitford AXYS 2004 - 2007
Skills
Wildlife Biology, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Consulting, Endangered Species, Wildlife, Ecology, Environmental Permitting, Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Planning, Sampling
Education
Vancouver Island University 2010 — 2010
Fisheries Field Skills Certificate
University of Calgary 1999 — 2003
B.Sc., Ecology
AECOM June 2011 - Present
URS Corporation June 2011 - Present
The Focus Corporation January 2010 - June 2011
CH2M HILL January 2007 - December 2009
Biggs Cardosa Associates January 2004 - December 2006
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey January 2002 - January 2004
Associated Consultancy Center (Pvt) Ltd. 1989 - 2002
Skills
Bridge, Civil, Structural, Seismic, Project Management, Construction Management, Design Build, Owner's Engineer, Bid Design, New Business Development, Project Delivery, Design Management, Transportation, Structural Engineering, Design-Build, Seismology, Steel Structures, Structural Analysis
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 2002 — 2004
Master’s Degree
North West Frontier Province University of Engineering and Technology 1983 — 1988
Bachelor’s Degree
St. Mary's High School, Peshawar
High School
Integrated Environments (2006) Ltd. February 2014 - Present
Terex Environmental Group June 2010 - January 2014
The Focus Corporation January 2009 - June 2010
Pioneer Land & Environmental November 2004 - December 2008
EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd May 2003 - November 2004
Kenton Environmental 1998 - 2000
Skills
Remediation, Reclamation, Environmental Science, Geology, Soil Classification, Hydrogeology, Project Management
Education
University of Calgary 2008 — 2008
After Degree, Hydrogeology
University of Alberta 2002 — 2004
After Degree, Geology
University of Alberta 1995 — 1999
B.Sc., Environmental Science with Specialization in Reclamation, Remediation and Conservation
Alliance Pipeline September 2011 - Present
JABsoftware 2011 - Present
Midwest Surveys Inc. 2006 - 2011
The Focus Corporation 2006 - 2006
The Cadastral Group 2005 - 2006
Canadian Pacific Railway 1998 - 2005
Webstrides Development Corporation 1999 - 2002
EOS Business Systems 1996 - 1998
Calaway Park 1994 - 1996
Skills
.NET, SharePoint, IIS, VB.NET, C#, Software Development, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET, Web Services, UML, Agile Methodologies, Test Driven Development, Database Design, HTML, SQL Server, Application Architecture, Visual Studio, Web Applications, JavaScript, XML, jQuery, SQL, PHP, MySQL, Lotus Notes, TDD, ArcIMS, CSS, AJAX, ASP, Windows, XHTML, Agile, Programming, ADO.NET, Oracle, CAML, Backbone.js, Knockout.js, ASP.NET MVC, Node.js, Angular.js, Office 365, Responsive Design, Mobile Development, Telerik, Microsoft CRM, FetchXML, Power BI
Education
University of Calgary 1991 — 1996
BSC, Computer Science
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. April 2013 - Present
The Focus Corporation July 2010 - April 2013
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. June 1996 - November 2009
Skills
Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, Land Development, Drainage, Site Plans
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Advanced Technologies Academy (Prep School) 1996 — 1999
Diploma, Architectural Design
GEOSEIS Inc. September 2009 - Present
GEOSEIS Inc. September 2006 - August 2009
GEOSEIS Inc. September 2003 - August 2006
Jurukur Perunding 2002 - 2003
The Focus Corporation May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Self Starter, Fast Learner, Creative Problem Solving, Communication, Cross-functional Team..., Followership, 80/20 Decision Making, Business Relationship..., Business Process Design, Change Management, MS Office Suite, Data Analysis, HRM for SMEs, Petroleum, Spotfire, Outlook, Knowledge Management, Seismic, Divestitures, Strategic Partnerships, Field Operations, GIS, Data Mapping, Energy, Surveying, Seismology, Project Management, GPS, ESRI
Education
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2007 — 2008
MBA with Distinction, SME Strategic HRM, Business Process Design, Technology and Information Systems
The University of Calgary 1998 — 2003
B.Sc., Geomatics Engineering
Clover Park Technical College November 2011 - Present
Clover Park Technical College September 2009 - Present
Western Governors University 2012 - 2012
Clover Park Technical College May 2005 - February 2011
The Focus Corporation 2003 - 2004
Brain Injury Association of British Columbia 2001 - 2003
TransCanada 1998 - 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Adult Education, Higher Education, Research, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Program Development, Instructional Design, Editing, Customer Service, Coaching, E-Learning, Leadership Development, Student Affairs, Leadership, Teaching, Budgets, Resume Writing, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Curriculum Development
Education
WGU Washington 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management and Strategy
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management and Strategy
Western Governors University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1990 — 1992
Associate, Office Administration
Pape-Dawson Engineers September 2013 - Present
exp Services Inc. (formerly Progressive Engineering) September 2011 - August 2013
The Focus Corporation October 2010 - August 2011
PBS&J October 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Transportation..., Leadership, Microsoft Office, Highways, Civil Engineering, Sewer, PMP, Site Development, Engineering, Drainage, Water Resources, Road, Construction, Construction Management, Land Development, Stormwater Management, Proposal Writing, Project Estimation, Management, Municipalities, Water, Surveying, Concrete, Microstation, Site Plans, Erosion Control, Contract Management, Hydrology, Grading, Environmental..., Subdivisions, Project Control, Environmental Compliance, GIS, HEC-RAS, Value Engineering, Transportation Planning, Water Quality, MS Project, Traffic Engineering, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Earthworks, Feasibility Studies, Site Planning, Environmental Permitting, Geopak, Floodplain Management, Pavement Engineering, Road Traffic
Education
Texas A&M University 1987 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
CMBAC Trusted Advisors September 2011 - Present
The Focus Corporation April 2010 - November 2011
Stantec 2006 - 2010
Meyers Norris Penny 2002 - 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Economic Development, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Strategy, Risk Management, Mentoring, Coaching, Policy, Management, Managerial Finance, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Program Management, Contract Management, Finance, Performance Management, New Business Development, Workshop Facilitation, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Business Strategy, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, Business Process, Operations Management, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Team Building, Government, Forecasting, Start-ups, Data Analysis, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Change Management, Leadership
Education
University of Alberta 2000 — 2002
MBA, Technology Commercialization
University of Alberta 1994 — 1998
B.Comm, Management Information Systems
Canadian Association of Management Consultants
CMC
Certified Management Accountants of Canada
CMA
Long View Systems January 2014 - Present
Acrodex November 2012 - January 2014
The Focus Corporation July 2010 - October 2012
Intact Financial Corporation, (formerly ING Insurance) April 2009 - May 2010
IBM Canada, Edmonton March 2004 - February 2009
Convergys September 2002 - March 2004
Shell Oil Company, Athabasca Oil Sands Development Project September 2001 - July 2002
Norigen Communications Inc, Edmonton April 2000 - June 2001
Cable & Wireless, Bangalore, India February 1998 - January 2000
SN Computer Services 1995 - 1998
Skills
ITIL, Project Management, Business Analysis, System Center..., Windows Deployment / XP..., Windows Imaging with..., Six Sigma, Application Lifecycle..., Application Support..., Application Deployment..., VMware Workstation, SCCM, SharePoint, Virtualization, Hyper-V, Windows 8, Management, Active Directory, Windows 7, System Deployment, DNS, Security, Cloud Computing, DHCP, IT Service Management, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, SCOM, VMware, IT Operations, Disaster Recovery, Windows, Technical Support, Windows Server, Servers, VMware ESX, Enterprise Software, Data Center, System Administration, Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Architectures, IT Strategy, IT Management, Integration, IIS, Enterprise Architecture, Architecture
Education
Microsoft 2012 — 2013
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Deployment and Administering of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
University of Alberta 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Financial Accounting
University of Alberta 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Economics (Micro & Macro)
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 2007 — 2008
1 year diploma, Project Management
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 2007 — 2008
1 year diploma, Business Analyst
University of Calcutta 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Physics
South Point High School 1974 — 1987
School Leaving Certificate
Royal Roads University
Strategy, Certificate in Management
Intact Financial Corporation March 2011 - Present
Intact March 2011 - Present
Women Building Futures March 2010 - March 2013
Lafarge Canada Inc. January 2010 - February 2011
The Focus Corporation September 2007 - October 2009
Petro Canada January 2007 - September 2007
ATB Financial August 2005 - January 2007
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group 2002 - 2005
ICBC 1991 - 2002
Skills
Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, HR Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Organizational..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Coaching, Labor Relations, Team Building, Recruiting, Training, Strategic Planning, Management, Employment Law, Employee Benefits, Sourcing, Program Management, Strategy, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Workshop Facilitation, Onboarding, Employee Training, Staff Development, Change Management, Consulting, Executive Management
Education
Royal Roads University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Management Consulting
Vancouver Community College 1998 — 1999
Provincial Instructor Diploma, Adult Education
The University of British Columbia 1986 — 1990
BA, Political Science
Dora Stratou Dance Theatre
Can-Am Geomatics Corp. June 2011 - Present
Mission Geospatial Ltd. April 2009 - June 2011
The Focus Corporation April 2006 - March 2009
The Cadastral Group July 2004 - April 2006
Midwest Surveys Inc. August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Geomatics, Topographic Surveys, GPS, Surveying, Boundary, LiDAR, Pipelines, Subdivisions, Geodesy, Microstation, GIS, Spatial Analysis, AutoCAD, Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Legal Descriptions, Cartography
Education
University of Calgary 1998 — 2003
BSc.
Norpoint Sandblasting & Painting Ltd. July 2012 - Present
Grand Civil Management January 2011 - June 2012
Thompson Bros.(Constr) LP April 2008 - January 2012
Real Estate Investment Network 2008 - 2010
Capital City Traders 2006 - 2009
The Focus Corporation March 2007 - April 2008
North American Construction Group March 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Mining, Inspection, Contract Management, Engineering, MS Project, Concrete, Road, Project Coordination, Process Scheduler, Project Estimation, Cost Control, Factory, Construction Safety, Accident Investigation, Pipelines, Gas, Occupational Health, Pre-construction, Oil/Gas, Supervisory Skills, Risk Assessment, Commissioning, Project Engineering, Petroleum, Project Control, Petrochemical, Safety Management..., EPC, Primavera P6, Contractors
Education
University of Alberta 1999 — 2002
B. Sc in Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Spruce Grove Comp. 1992 — 1995
High School Diploma
Quest Geomatics Inc June 2012 - Present
The Focus Corporation June 1997 - April 2012
Skills
Topographic Surveys, Surveying, GPS, GIS, Boundary, Legal Descriptions, Subdivisions, CAD, Geodesy, Land Development, LiDAR, Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Petroleum, Geography, Road, Data Mapping, Pipelines, Site Plans, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Land Use Planning, Earthworks, Highways, ESRI, Cartography
Education
The University of Calgary 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geomatics Engineering
Quest Geomatics Inc October 2012 - Present
The Focus Corporation April 2005 - November 2012
Space Imaging October 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Geomatics, GIS, ArcGIS, GPS, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS Server, ESRI, LiDAR, AutoCAD
Education
The University of Lethbridge 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Geography
MWH Global May 2012 - Present
The Focus Corporation June 2009 - April 2012
EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd May 2001 - March 2009
Graham Construction and Engineering Ltd. May 1999 - April 2001
Brave Engineering Ltd., April 1996 - February 1999
Taiga-Pacific Resources Ltd. May 1995 - December 1995
County of Thorhild May 1994 - April 1995
Skills
Soil, Environmental..., Remediation, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Consulting, GIS, Groundwater Remediation, Civil Engineering, Environmental Impact..., Water Resources, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Groundwater, Surveying, Hydrogeology, Environmental..., Phase I, Earthworks, Water Quality, Project Estimation, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Construction, Water, Drainage, Construction Management, Wastewater Treatment, Road, Water Management, Hydrology, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Auditing, Project Management, Sampling
Education
University of Alberta 1988 — 1993
B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) August 2011 - Present
The Focus Corporation October 2006 - July 2011
Weyerhaeuser 1993 - 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Tax, Finance, Budgets, Internal Controls
Education
University of Alberta 1986 — 1988
B. Comm, Accounting
The Focus Corporation
Skills
Road, Drainage
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Aon Hewitt December 2013 - Present
Grant MacEwan October 2011 - December 2014
SHineFM / 930 The Light Radio March 2010 - July 2011
The Focus Corporation March 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Management, Advertising, Training, Proposal Writing, Budgets, Administration, Team Building, Team Leadership, Negotiation
Education
University of Oregon & Others 1971 — 1986
Yes, Business, Honour Roll
Lane Community College
Wolseley August 2010 - Present
The Focus Corporation May 2008 - June 2010
PTI Group Inc April 2006 - April 2008
Convergys October 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Payroll, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Credit, Microsoft Word, Management, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Software Documentation, Banking, Accounting
Education
Xavier University (PH) 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Liceo de Cagayan University
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel) February 2015 - Present
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel) September 2014 - February 2015
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel) October 2010 - September 2014
The Focus Corporation September 2004 - October 2010
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration, Accounting
Grant Macewan College 2002 — 2004
Accounting & Strategic Measurements, Accounting
Stantec May 2013 - Present
Canonbie (An Aecon Company) February 2012 - April 2013
The Focus Corporation February 2000 - February 2012
Intellegene 1999 - 2000
Iron Ore Company of Canada 1994 - 1994
Skills
Budgets, Supervisory Skills, Invoicing, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Control, Construction Safety, Procurement, Team Building, Cost Control, Troubleshooting, Payroll, Coaching, Construction Management, Auditing, Change Management, Software Documentation, Teamwork, Mining, Purchasing, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Operations Management, Project Planning, Budget
Education
CMA Alberta 2011 — 2012
CMA, Accelerated Program
University of New Brunswick 1996 — 1999
BSc, Biology
LCC 1989 — 1995