Engineering & infrastructure
Hydro systems, electrical construction, distribution equipment, safety standards and field coordination.
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ABOUT HANSON
Experience that delivers.
Engineer, educator and community leader—Hanson brings practical, front-line experience to public service.
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A practical problem solver
Hanson and his family have called Markham home for 23 years. A former professor, senior engineer and author, he has worked across Hydro engineering, electrical systems, telecommunications, IT consulting, construction, health and safety, technical education and project management.
Find the problem. Study it honestly. Deliver a result.
Education & skills
College teaching and technical training in electrical work, controls, instrumentation and engineering equipment.
Project delivery
Construction management, budgeting, cost control, site coordination and production-line installation.
Community leadership
Building organizations and helping residents and businesses establish strong roots in Canada.
A RECORD OF PROFESSION
Ready to start from day one.
A career spanning public infrastructure, technical education, telecommunications, safety management and technology consulting.
Years in Markham
Hanson and his family have built their life and raised their children in Markham.
Years in Hydro
Engineering, planning and specialist training in electricity, safety and energy service.
Years teaching
More than 2,000 trainees taught through college and corporate programs.
Years in telecom
Leadership experience, including eight years in installation, service and maintenance.
Years in federal IT
Information-technology consulting experience supporting federal-government work.
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20+ years of teaching and technical training
Hanson has trained more than 2,000 people through colleges and corporate programs in Canada and internationally, connecting applicable theory with practical, safety-focused work.
- Construction, maintenance and industrial electricians
- Technicians and technologists
- Instrumentation and control technicians
- Fire alarm technicians
- Telecommunications and electronics technicians
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20+ years of community service
Hanson has helped establish and operate two non-profit organizations that welcome newcomers, provide health and safety training, share professional and small-business information, and support a healthier balance between living and working.
“I am professionally prepared to put my training expertise, health and safety management, and energy-service experience to work for Ward 6 families.”
An engineer’s approach to City Hall
Listen
Start with the people affected and understand the real problem.
Plan
Define responsibility, timeline, cost and a practical path forward.
Deliver
Track the work to completion and report progress clearly.
Public service, not a title
Hanson believes a councillor should be accessible, transparent and accountable to every resident—not only during an election, but throughout the full term.
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