OTTAWA – J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) is excited to announce the appointment of Jason Olinski, M.Eng., P.Eng., Struct.Eng., MIStructE, as the new Director of Structural Engineering. Jason succeeds Matthew Burtt, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., who has now stepped into the role of Vice President of Design Services.
“Over the course of my career, I have taken pride in providing practical structural design that strikes balance between performance and constructability while meeting the client’s needs beyond day one,” says Jason. “With a keen eye towards sustainability, my goal is to use my experience to continue moving the JLR Structural Group forward with these considerations in mind.”
Jason joined JLR as a Co-op student in 2009 and has since become a highly respected leader known for his technical expertise, collaborative mindset, and commitment to mentorship. As he steps into the role of Director, his deep knowledge of JLR’s culture and operations will continue to strengthen our teams and drive future success.
“Jason’s appointment as Director of Structural Engineering is a proud moment for all of us who’ve had the opportunity to work alongside him. Over the years, I’ve seen his dedication to engineering excellence shine through in every challenge we’ve tackled together,” says Burtt. “His technical insight and collaborative spirit have made him an indispensable partner—and I couldn’t be more excited to see him take on this role and continue shaping the future of our structural engineering team.”
The Structural Engineering sector continues to be of the utmost importance in JLR’s strategic plan for sustainable growth. The structural engineering team is committed to developing fit-to-purpose designs that the emphasize safety and long-term performance. They look forward to working with clients to deliver cost-effective solutions that result in the best performance possible for every project.
JLR is proud and excited to have Jason take on this new role and looks forward to the expertise and leadership he will bring to this position.
About JLR
As a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, JLR provides high-quality, fully integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and project management services to clients in the private and public sectors throughout Canada and internationally. Proudly 100% employee owned and completely Canadian, JLR has six offices across Ontario supporting a wide variety of projects within eight key markets. Seventy years of business experience places JLR as a leader in design innovation and delivery of successful projects. JLR recognizes it operates on the traditional territories and lands of the Indigenous peoples that came before us. For information on how JLR can help with your next project, please visit www.jlrichards.ca.
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