Nick has a rich experience of sixteen years working in energy sector in Canada and India. During his career as Engineering Manager with NTPC, India’s largest power utility, Nick oversaw generation-side and demand side energy management. He held a range of responsibilities in energy auditing, utility energy project management, public private partnership, stake holders management, operations and maintenance, power grid coordination, HVAC projects, procurement, contracts and quality control of super thermal power stations of up to 3000 MW capacity. He worked as Project Manager for greenfield construction of a 120 MW hydro electric project.

Nick professional skills’ cover all facets of energy management and he focused them towards energy efficiency and sustainability strategies for community development.

Nick comes from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy Engineering. He holds an MBA, PG diploma in IT and Mechanical Engineering degree. He holds Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED Green Associate designations. He is acting as Director of Agile programs with PMI-CWCC towards capacity building of professionals.

Aaron continues to be a vital key team member in assisting two Tribal Council member First Nations eliminate their long-standing drinking/boil water advisories. 

Aaron is the current Vice President of the Board of Directors for the OFNTSC and actively participates with committees related to infrastructure and policy with the Union of Ontario Indians and the Assembly of First Nations.  

Aaron’s past roles included participation in the National Engineering Assessment of First Nation Water and Wastewater Systems and was directly involved in assessment of 40 First Nation systems in 6 different Provinces.  Aaron is dedicated to helping Indigenous communities with improvement of infrastructure.