J. David Adams, president of Maple Leaf Engineering, a consulting firm specializing in lean design and manufacturing, building renewal, wood processing facilities, sawmill and dry kiln design, has been elected president of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
TORONTO
J. David Adams, president of Maple Leaf Engineering, a consulting firm specializing in lean design and manufacturing, building renewal, wood processing facilities, sawmill and dry kiln design, has been elected president of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Adams is only the fourth engineer since the inception of PEO in 1922 to be twice elected president, having served as president in 2008-2009.
During his upcoming term, he will guide implementation of the first major changes to the Professional Engineers Act in more than 25 years. Among the changes now in effect are a new definition of professional engineering that is harmonized with the definitions across Canada and the elimination of the requirement to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be licensed as a professional engineer in Ontario.
Still to be proclaimed in force is the elimination of an exception to the requirement to be licensed to perform engineering work if the work is on machinery or equipment used to produce products in your employer’s facility. This change is likely to be proclaimed later this year after PEO finalizes with industry the details of a smooth transition.
Born in Ottawa, Adams studied arts and science at Carleton University before entering McGill University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
He later earned an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Western Ontario.
He has been extensively involved in mechanical engineering design and production management, acquisition analysis and negotiation and business operations.
He worked at the National Research Council in Ottawa, in the oil fields of Alberta, at Canadian Industries Ltd. and Abitibi Power and Paper and held senior positions with Canadian Gypsum and Massey Ferguson, before acquiring the 140-employee Canada Spool & Bobbin Company. He now heads Maple Leaf Engineering.
PEO is the licensing body for professional engineers in the province.
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