Our Story
… So Far
Since its incorporation in 1995, Strum has been a leading provider of engineering, surveying, and environmental services for corporate, private, and government clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Our 200 specialists, including engineers, environmental site professionals, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, surveyors, technicians, project managers, and support staff, are a results-driven team dedicated to delivering solutions for
every project we undertake.
Our commitment to excellence is what sets us apart. We work hard to ensure that projects are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and with the utmost attention to detail. Partnering with Strum means partnering with a company dedicated to delivering top-quality results. Our team’s expertise ensures that we provide our clients with the best service possible. We take pride in our work and strive to exceed the expectations of our clients on every project.
Our head office is in Halifax. We have additional offices in NS (Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, and Guysborough), Saint John, NB, and NL (St. John’s, Corner Brook, and Labrador City). We are well-positioned to serve clients across Atlantic Canada. We also maintain a permanent field staff presence in Digby and Bridgewater, NS, and Calgary, AB, ensuring prompt and efficient service to our clients.
Choosing Strum for your next engineering, surveying, or environmental project means you’ll experience confidence from working with a passionate and leading team of scientists, engineers, and technologists.

Atlantic 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. Moreover, we empower our staff to be stewards of our company.


Chris Boudreau
President


Meghan Johnston
VP, Environmental Assessments & Approvals


Melanie Smith
VP, Environmental Assessment & Approvals


Jim Slade
VP, Newfoundland and Labrador


Blake Beaton
Group Manager, Surveying


Edwin Hiscott
Senior Environmental Engineer


Jeff Faulkner
Senior Environmental Geoscientist


Rob McKinnon
Group Manager, Civil Engineering


Nic Strum
Group Manager, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering


Richard Wile
Senior Civil Engineer


Ben Crouse
Senior Civil Engineer


Heather Mosher
Senior Environmental Scientist


Matt Savelle
Group Manager, Geomatics


Melanie Juurlink
Project Manager, Senior Ecology Lead


Natasha Wyman
Group Manager, Permitting & Approvals

James Foley
Senior Environmental Geoscientist


Paula Brennan
Manager Site Assessment & Remediation

Randy Patey
Senior Environmental Technologist