Veteran leader builds on decades of service and expertise to advance Waiward’s fabrication excellence
Edmonton, AB (September 16, 2025) – Waiward Industrial is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Devine as Vice President, Fabrication. Paul, who has dedicated 20 years of his career to Waiward, brings a proven track record of leadership, operational excellence, and deep understanding of the company’s fabrication operations.
Over his tenure at Waiward, Paul has held progressively senior roles, guiding teams through some of the company’s most complex and high-profile projects. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling Waiward’s 250,000+ sq. ft. fabrication facility, enhancing throughput capacity to more than 1,000 tonnes per week, and embedding a culture of safety, quality, and innovation.
“Paul’s career with Waiward exemplifies commitment, capability, and consistency,” said David Turner, President & CEO, Waiward. “He understands our business inside and out, from shop floor execution to strategic client relationships. His leadership will continue to elevate Waiward as Canada’s trusted partner in structural steel fabrication.”
As Vice President, Fabrication, Paul will focus on:
- Safety & Quality Leadership – Enhancing Waiward’s world-class safety culture and third-party validated quality management system.
- Throughput Optimization – Maximizing production efficiency and schedule certainty across large-scale fabrication programs.
- Collaborative Partnerships – Strengthening client relationships to support accelerated project delivery.
“I’m honored to step into this role after years of growing with Waiward,” said Paul Devine, Vice President, Fabrication. “It’s been a privilege to work alongside such talented teams, and I look forward to continuing to build on our strengths as we deliver safe, precise, and efficient solutions for our clients.”
Strengthening Waiward’s Executive Team
With this appointment, Paul joins Waiward’s executive leadership team, working collaboratively to drive the company’s long-term strategy and operational excellence. The Waiward executive team now includes:
- David Turner, President & Chief Executive Officer
- Jamie Lindsay, Chief Financial Officer
- Kevin Nixon, Vice President, Corporate Operations
- Jacob Penner, Vice President, Corporate Development
- Jordy East, Vice President, Construction & Maintenance
- Paul Devine, Vice President, Fabrication
As part of this team, Paul will contribute to aligning fabrication priorities with Waiward’s broader integrated service model, ensuring clients benefit from seamless coordination across fabrication, modular assembly, construction, and maintenance.
About Waiward Industrial
For 50 years, Waiward is a premier provider of engineering and drafting, fabricated steel, construction, and sustaining capital and maintenance services. We operate across Western Canada and provide solutions to various sectors, including energy, petrochemical and refining, mining, energy transmission markets, and clean technology. As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, our commitment to our customers and partners is our highest priority, as we work to provide quality products and exceptional service that exceed expectations. For more information visit, www.waiward.com or follow Waiward on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.