Geoffrey R. Kneller CD, P.Eng, MBA

Engineering Leader Experienced in Building Effective Teams, Project Management, and Technology Development

My key skills for APEGA Council are my: • Servant leadership approach to leading engineering professionals • Big picture strategic view of issue management and communications • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with partners, clients, and regulators • Technical background in engineering and practice management • Project management approach that delivers projects on-time, on-budget

Areas of Expertise • Delivering on corporate culture and respect in the workplace • Leading accountability for safety, budget, and people management • Representing organizations as a spokesperson to the media • Developing strategic plans and leading engineering teams through execution • Extensive APEGA regulatory volunteer experience

Education • University of Calgary – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1993 • University of Calgary – Master of Business Administration, 2001 • Canadian Defence Academy - Officers Professional Military Education, 2008 • Osgoode Hall Law School - Certificate in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies

Professional Engineering Registration and Volunteering • Professional Engineer – APEGA • Professional Engineer – PEO • Chair of the APEGA Enforcement Review Committee, 5 year Service Award

Professional Achievements

Integrated Land-Use Management Engineering, TC Energy, December 2019 – Present • Lead an engineering team to provide reviews of civil site plans for conformance with CSA-Z662-19 • Developing a program to engage with municipalities and land developers • Protecting public safety through crossing applications and approvals

Senior Project Manager, R.J. Burnside & Associates, April 2017 – July 2019 • Lead an engineering team to complete commercial civil engineering infrastructure projects in and • Provided strategic oversight and project management expertise • Established the corporate culture of the Calgary Branch in alignment with the national strategy • Represented the firm in in cross- and international business development activities to grow market share in • Developed a network in the commercial real estate industry as volunteer chair of the BILD Calgary Region Commercial / Industrial Committee • Recruited and retained technical professionals, mentored EITs to licensure City of Calgary, May 2010 – March 2017 During my career with Calgary’s municipal government, I held six professional engineering and leadership roles:

• Leader, Development Strategies • Lead the feasibility analysis of the CalgaryNEXT proposal • Lead the implementation of project management standards throughout the corporation with project quality assurance and budget reviews

• General Manager, Calgary Housing Company • Employed a servant leadership approach to lead a City-owned corporation with 165 employees and an operating budget of $81M per year, managing over 200 public properties • Delivered statements to the media that resulted in issue resolution • Resolved human resources conflicts through my leadership approach and my expertise in managing human resources and relationships

• Program Manager for Flood Recovery Housing, City of Calgary • Following the June 2013 Flood, worked in the Emergency Operations Centre as project manager for an engineering team to select and service 40 acres of municipal land for the Temporary Neighbourhood • Prepared and executed a project plan to commence construction within 48 hours of the request for a site for temporary housing, and delivered the project on time, on budget and without any injury accidents in five weeks • Awarded Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter Project of the Year award and the Government of Alberta’s Hero of the Flood designation

• Executive Assistant, Land Servicing and Housing • Organized the Director’s Office to build the credibility of the Land Servicing and Housing Business Unit and develop the capacity to take on the Build Calgary initiative • Engaged with Council members and their staff to resolve issues in real estate sales and marketing, land servicing, and affordable housing

• Leader, Engineering Professional Practice, • Recruited and led a dynamic team of 28 engineers in training providing engineering services across several City business units • Developed relationships with the consulting and construction industries to resolve procurement and construction issues on City projects • Developed and communicated a Professional Practice Management Plan • Resolved infrastructure engineering issues with vendors and contractors

• Transportation Technology Program Manager • Lead technology teams to implement Advanced Passenger Information System, Electronic Fare System, CTrain Passenger Annunciations, and Transit Email Alerts • Provided project management training across the Business Unit • Implemented the Reserved Park and Ride System in CTrain parking lots in three weeks as an initiative of the Mayor’s Office Petroleum and Pipeline Industry Experience, 1990 – 2010 In the first part of my career I worked in the oil and gas and pipeline industries and gained my engineering professional license working on technology projects for the following employers:

• Precision Geomatics, 2007-2010 • Lead the establishment of a geomatics department to complement the company’s oil and gas land surveying business • Clients developed for the service included oil and gas drillers, lease management companies and the Government of

• Colt Geomatics, 2005-2007 • Lead the 25-person engineering geomatics team for the Mackenzie Gas Pipeline project, applying new technology to solve regulatory challenges in pipeline engineering • Lead the engineering analysis of oilsands tailings management solutions • Clients developed included Imperial Oil, Suncor, and Conoco-Phillips

• CE Franklin Ltd., 1998-2001 • Project engineer for a project to introduce a barcode labelling system for oilfield supply order fulfillment • Participated in the implementation of the JD Edwards enterprise system

• Nova Gas Transmission Ltd., 1993-1997 • Project engineer for pipeline maintenance scheduling, survey data management, and gas trading technology projects

• Esso Resources Canada Ltd., Imperial Oil, 1990-1991 • Summer Intern, Health and Safety – Cynthia field, Drayton Valley • Summer intern, Gas Plant Operator – Bonnie Glen plant, Mulhurst

Reserve Force CIC Officer, , September 1993 - Present Throughout my career I have been a Reservist holding leadership positions in supervision, training management and logistics management including two appointments as a Commanding Officer of a unit:

• Set and executed training and operational plans, recruited, coached and mentored staff, managed risk, managed budget, and engaged the media through public relations activities for cadet training in southern Alberta • Contributed to a respectful workplace as a Unit Human Rights Advisor • Served as General Training course officer onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship QU’APPELLE and as escort at sea onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship CALGARY • Completed training as an e-Learning Facilitator and mentored junior officers through Basic Officer and Elemental training programs • Completed the university-level Officers’ Professional Military Education certificate through the Royal Military College of Canada • Recognized with the Canadian Forces Decoration with Bar for 22 years of service and the Navy League of Canada Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service awards