100% Canadian Employee-Owned,
Led and Operated
100% Canadian Employee-Owned,Led and Operated
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is an employee-owned Civil and Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm of over 425 professional, technical and support staff.
Founded in 1970 by Bob Burnside in the Town of Orangeville, Burnside is a diverse values-driven, multidisciplinary company with ten offices in Ontario and one in Winnipeg, Manitoba with our locations strategically selected to be in close proximity to our clients and staff. We provide our clients with quality engineering design, environmental science, feasibility, assessment, planning, project management and construction administration services.
Since inception, we have established ourselves as a different kind of engineering company, one that values relationships and people ahead of short-term business interests, and acts in the best interest of the communities and people with which our company does business. We truly want to improve the lives of those within our communities; we value our clients, employees and their families within them.
We started January 1st, 1970. And legend has it that we started at the kitchen table, which has sort of a nice ring to it, sort of like a Little House on the Prairie or something. But it’s actually true.
Burnside is diversity. Burnside, to me is family. Burnside is the people. Burnside is people who care.
Growing up with the firm, we did a little bit of land development, surveying, watermain work and classic civil engineering. And when I look to see what Burnside is doing these days, to the credit of tons of other people, it’s amazing the diversity of services that we now provide.
Who We Are
Steeped in Bob’s personal values and care about those he worked with, our operating philosophy at Burnside has been long codified in a set of culture-defining values and practices that guide both our daily operations, and our long-term decision making.
What We Do
We are a broad and diverse organization that offers technical expertise across multiple sectors and different client groups. We focus on bringing the right set of skills, judgement and expertise to solve our clients' needs. What we do makes a difference.
Our Clients
Our greatest potential for positive impact comes from working with clients with shared values to achieve their goals. We are a client-focused organization that is committed to listening, understanding and ultimately delivering to meet our clients’ needs.
Our Projects
Burnside consistently provides quality engineering and consulting services in support of critical infrastructure, growing communities and the environment. We are proud that our projects improve the lives of people within the communities in which our clients and staff live.
Our Group of Companies
Neegan Burnside Ltd.
Neegan Burnside Ltd. is a majority Indigenous-owned engineering and environmental services firm. We are committed to assisting Aboriginal (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) communities address their development and economic goals.
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Well Initiatives Limited
Well Initiatives Limited is a licensed well contractor that owns and operates specialized drill rigs, cranes, downhole video cameras and support equipment. We also complete diagnostics and maintenance of existing wells that require regular maintenance.
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Our Philanthropic Impact
Stemming directly from how Bob looked for local service and charitable organizations where he could make a difference, Burnside enjoys finding opportunities to provide philanthropic donations to relatively lesser-heeled charitable groups that are primarily based on both helping local people in various states of personal need and where we can make a real impact.
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Here's a look at a few of our projects
Niska Road Bridge Looking North
