Our Story
… So Far
Since 1995, Strum has proudly helped shape communities across Atlantic Canada as a trusted provider of engineering, surveying, and environmental services. Serving corporate, private, and government clients, our multidisciplinary team combines expertise, innovation, and dedication to deliver practical solutions that create lasting impacts.
At Strum, excellence is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to delivering projects efficiently, cost-effectively, and with careful attention to detail. Our clients count on us for high-quality results, responsive service, and a level of expertise that consistently exceeds expectations.
With our head office in Halifax and additional offices in Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, and Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; St. John’s, Corner Brook, and Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador; and Calgary, Alberta, we are strategically positioned to support clients throughout Western and Atlantic Canada. Permanent field staff in Digby and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, further enhance our ability to provide prompt, reliable service wherever it is needed.
When you choose Strum, you gain a dedicated team of scientists, engineers, surveyors, and technologists recognized for their leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. From concept to completion, we work collaboratively with our clients to deliver solutions that meet today’s needs and help build stronger communities in the places we call home.

Canadian OWNED AND OPERATED
Local management, local control, and local expertise with access to company owners with the decision-making power.

Extensive TEAM EXPERTISE
OK isn’t good enough at Strum. We hire exceptionally good people and empower them to do the best they can to develop solutions, manage risk, and troubleshoot
potential issues. This means taking projects successfully from planning to operation.

Our CLIENTS’ INTERESTS come first
We provide the technical guidance and represent your best interests to arrive at your vision for a successful project.

UNPARALLELED SERVICE
Our breadth of experience allows us to tailor our work to meet your project and financial objectives. We can do a little or we can do a lot. Either way, we do well together.
Leadership
Meet Our Leadership Team
We are an employee-owned company with a high work standard. We believe our employees’ performance depends on our performance as an employer. As the leadership team, we support, lead, motivate, and listen.


Chris Boudreau
President


Rob McKinnon
Regional Vice President, Halifax


Blake Beaton
Regional Vice President, Eastern Nova Scotia


Jim Slade
Regional Vice President, Newfoundland and Labrador


Melanie Smith
Regional Vice President, New Brunswick and Western Canada


Edwin Hiscott
Vice President, Efficiency


Meghan Johnston
Vice President, Growth


Paula Brennan
Group Manager, Site Assessment & Remediation (NL)


Jeff Faulkner
Group Manager, Site Assessment and Remediation (Halifax)


Matt Savelle
Group Manager, Geomatics


Richard Wile
Group Manager, Civil Engineering


Natasha Wyman
Group Manager, Operational Approvals and Technical Services


Ben Crouse
Senior Civil Engineer

James Foley
Senior Environmental Geoscientist


Melanie Juurlink
Senior Ecology Lead


Heather Mosher
Senior Project Manager


Randy Patey
Senior Environmental Technologist
