Company Profile
Kerr Wood Leidal
Company Overview
We are recognized across Canada as a leader in developing innovative and environmentally beneficial applied science solutions that address challenges in the natural and built environment.
Our partners and clients, longstanding and new, value our collaborative and caring customer-centric approach. We have grown but remain locally focused and are proud to still be an employee-owned company.
We nurture a culture where everyone feels like they belong, where we share ideas and are fiercely proud of the work we do and how we do it.
Company History
Established in 1975 in North Vancouver by visionary founders Ken Kerr, Alex Wood, and Gord Leidal, KWL has evolved into a thriving organization with a rich history. The company grew to 30 staff in 1990, leading to distributed ownership. By 1995, a more diverse ownership group emerged, and in 2000, offices opened in Victoria and Vernon. In 2004, KWL relocated to Burnaby with around 70 staff. The company continued expanding, establishing offices in Calgary (2012) and Nelson (2014), reaching a staff size of approximately 150. As of 2024, KWL boasts over 250 employees, symbolizing a journey of growth, collaboration, and success.
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