Our People
Making a Difference
We think that better teams, better leaders, better camaraderie lead to better work-life balance, better families and better communities. We do our work with elements of care, compassion and empathy so that we can work together and personally connect with our clients.
We are an Employee-Owned Firm
In the early 90’s, as the company grew, Bob Burnside felt it was important to have leaders of the company also be owners of the firm. What started as three shareholders then has grown into a group of over 100 employee-owners today.
Our current employee ownership is made up of all levels and tenures of staff; colleagues who are aligned with our values and practices. Our shared ownership yields a supportive work environment and our shareholders are motivated by their direct stake in the sustainable, long-term success of the firm.
A Group of Like-Minded Colleagues
Burnside has grown from a small firm of a handful of folks in the 70’s, working out of the original Orangeville, Ontario office on Mill Street, into a firm of over 425 staff working across 10 offices in Ontario, and one office in Manitoba. And we are still growing.
What remains constant is our commitment to our people and our culture. You will find long-tenured employees working across the firm; committed to providing mentorship and support to our newer staff as they learn about the way we do business, how we treat each other, and what matters most to us.
We continue to attract and retain staff that share our belief that how you do things is equally as important as what you do.
Our Board of Directors
Our current Board of Directors is made up of colleagues who have varied experience in the engineering and consulting industry, each bringing unique perspectives to the team. The board is focused on leading the company so that we grow and flourish in a way that aligns with our values and practices. They place a high degree of emphasis on maintaining our culture; it’s something our leadership is very passionate about.
It is through that lens that they make decisions with a long-term view to manage risk, strengthen our capacity and safeguard the financial health of the organization as a whole.
The Board is also very much focused on nurturing the growth of the firm by developing strong leaders, improving our ability to service clients and embracing innovation and expansion of service offerings that merge well with our business.
Board of Directors
Team Members
