Brett Holmgren
About Brett Holmgren
Brett Holmgren is an Industrial Energy Manager with a strong background in environmental studies and energy management. He has held various roles in the forestry and oil industries and has conducted research on the environmental impacts of mining activities.
Current Role as Industrial Energy Manager
Brett Holmgren serves as the Industrial Energy Manager at Canfor, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on optimizing energy use within the company’s operations in Vancouver, British Columbia. His responsibilities include implementing energy-efficient practices and managing energy resources to support sustainability initiatives.
Previous Experience at Canfor
Brett Holmgren has held multiple positions at Canfor prior to his current role. He worked as a Production and Maintenance Worker from 2012 to 2013 and later as a Production Relief Supervisor in 2017. Additionally, he served as a Shift Supervisor from 2017 to 2018, contributing to various aspects of production management and operational efficiency.
Background in Environmental Studies
Brett Holmgren has a strong background in environmental studies, having conducted research on the impacts of selenium bioaccumulation on Canadian freshwater sportfish populations due to mining activities. This research highlights his expertise in environmental impact assessments and his commitment to understanding ecological issues.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Brett Holmgren holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Energy from the University of Calgary, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he attended the College of the Rockies from 2007 to 2010.
Experience at Imperial Oil and Tembec
Brett Holmgren gained valuable experience as an Environmental Co-op Student at Imperial Oil in 2014, where he worked with the Cold Lake and Conventional Oil Environmental Team for eight months. Prior to that, he worked at Tembec as a Production and Maintenance Worker from 2005 to 2011, accumulating six years of experience in production environments.