Workforce Development Council

This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to supporting the development of a skilled, interdisciplinary workforce for Canada’s transportation sector. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to: recruiting and retaining professional and technical staff; building leadership and managing knowledge within TAC member organizations; encouraging post-secondary institutions to develop and enhance transportation-related programs; and encouraging students to learn about and find employment in the transportation sector.

Three committees support the Council:

Getting Involved

TAC member organizations can appoint one employee as a voting member of this Council. Non-voting membership is open to interested employees of TAC member organizations and individual TAC members.

The Council meets during TAC’s Spring and Fall Technical Meetings. Employees of TAC member organizations and individual TAC members may attend; others may attend if invited by the Chair.

Executive

Chair 
Rebecca Farrugia

GHD

Vice-Chair
Sarah Riginiano

GHD

Secretary
Mohammad Babaei

TAC

Past Chair
Brittney Speed

British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit

Board Liaison
Patrick Puccini

AECOM Canada Limited

Chair of the Education Committee

Chair of the Human Resources Committee

Chair of the Professional Development Committee