Stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and consensus-building are increasingly important aspects of successful project delivery. Many young professionals are already involved in stakeholder engagement, and most will be involved in some capacity as their careers advance. This presentation will explore engineers' roles in stakeholder engagement, present real-world project case studies, and provide takeaways for young professionals to advance their skills in this practice area.

Cost:

• ACEC-BC Member: $10
• Non-member: $25

Format: Zoom

About the Speaker

Geoff Freer, CEO, Firth Group

Geoff Freer has more than 30 years of diverse leadership and project management experience across a number of public and private sectors in Canada, including transportation, mining and minerals, forestry, environment, land use and adventure tourism. As a former Province of BC executive, Geoff was known as a problem solver and leader in supporting communities, the private sector and local governments across the Province. Geoff currently leads a consulting firm, Firth Group, managing the planning, approvals, development and implementation of large infrastructure projects. Some of his most critical files were serving as Vice President of Venue Construction for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Senior Advisor on the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project and Project Director for the rehabilitation of the Lions Gate Bridge, the South Fraser Perimeter Road and developing the proposed George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.