Brett Mac Pherson
About Brett Mac Pherson
Brett Mac Pherson is a Commercial Designer at J.D. Irving, Limited in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in engineering and design, with previous roles in research, field inspection, and project engineering.
Work at J.D. Irving
Brett Mac Pherson has been employed at J.D. Irving, Limited as a Commercial Designer since 2020. His role involves designing commercial projects and contributing to the company's design initiatives in Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Prior to his current position, he worked at J.D. Irving in various capacities, including as an Engineering Co-op Student and as a Project Engineer-in-Training, gaining valuable experience in the engineering and design fields.
Education and Expertise
Brett Mac Pherson holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Dalhousie University, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Environmental Science from Cape Breton University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he studied Civil Engineering Technology at New Brunswick Community College from 2005 to 2007. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set in engineering and environmental science.
Background
Brett Mac Pherson's professional journey includes various roles in engineering and design. He began his career as an Administrative Assistant at Cape Breton University Students' Union in 2009. He then worked as a Field Inspector and Environmental Field Technician at GENIVAR from 2010 to 2012. His involvement with Dalhousie Formula SAE as a Research Assistant and later as Vice President Engineering/Chassis System Lead from 2012 to 2016 further developed his technical skills and leadership abilities.
Professional Experience
Brett Mac Pherson has accumulated a range of professional experiences across different organizations. He served as a Research Assistant at Dalhousie Formula SAE for seven months in 2014. He also held positions at GENIVAR, including Field Inspector for two years and Environmental Field Technician for two months. His early career included a role as an Engineering Co-op Student at J.D. Irving in 2016, followed by two years as a Project Engineer-in-Training from 2018 to 2020.