With the redevelopment project getting underway, the staff are beginning to notice subtle changes to the environment.  Flags and signs announcing Aecon as the general contractor have been erected on the premises and some new faces can be seen in the halls.

On Tuesday, September 2, 2008, two staff information sessions were held to introduce staff to the key players for the upcoming redevelopment.  John Woroschuk was introduced as the project manager for Aecon Buildings and the core site team, which is comprised of internal players, are Linda Bisonette, Vice President, Patient Care Services & CNE, Brian Allen, Vice President, Financial & Support Services and Todd Stepanuik, President & CEO.

Staff members were also updated on the immediate changes during what is to be called “Phase 1” of the construction and were given an opportunity to pose questions.  All enjoyed a piece of cake in celebration of the recent announcement and approval of the long-awaited and much needed redevelopment of the Smiths Falls Site.

John Woroschuk brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in working in the sector of hospital construction and redevelopment.  He is very cognizant of the nature of the health care business and aware of the needs of our community.

Aecon Buildings is headquartered in Toronto and operates a network of strategic business units located throughout Canada and in the Pacific Northwest USA. They were established in 1913 as The Jackson-Lewis Company and have grown into one of the leading North American general contractors in the buildings construction sector. With almost a century of experience, their high quality standards, client focus and unwavering dedication to performance and safety make it possible for them to build some of the most innovative and unique structures in the world.