WE ARE THE CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL,
Canada’s unifying voice for the wood products industry
We help build a better future by supporting wood construction professionals and promoting the use of wood across Canada.
About the Canadian Wood Council
Founded in 1959, the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is Canada’s unifying voice for the wood products industry. As a national federation of associations, our members represent hundreds of manufacturers across the country.
Our mission is to support our members by accelerating market demand for wood products and championing responsible leadership through excellence in codes, standards, and regulations. We also deliver technical support and knowledge transfer for the construction sector through our market leading WoodWorks program.
The CWC is active in a technical capacity in all areas of:

Design Standards
CWC holds the Secretariat for Canada’s wood design standard (CSA O86 “Engineering Design in Wood”), providing both technical expertise and administrative support for its development.

Product Standards
CWC is involved in the development of Canadian, U.S. and international standards for its wood building product producers.

Building Codes
CWC participates extensively in the development process of the Building Codes in Canada.

Test Standards
CWC is involved in developing Canadian, U.S. and international test standards in areas that affect wood products, such as fire performance.

Market Development
A core role of the CWC is to act as the conduit for the transfer of technical knowledge for the people (builders, architects, engineers) who specify wood in construction.

Stakeholder Support
CWC maintains close ties with members, potential members, companies and design professionals and provides these groups with a forum for discussion on issues of importance.
CWC Staff & Woodworks Team
At the Canadian Wood Council (CWC), we understand that investing in our people is key to long-term success. For over 65 years, we’ve advanced wood construction and sustainability, and we’re equally proud of the dynamic rewards program we offer our team members. Our benefits are designed to support personal and professional growth, with flexible options that recognize and reward the dedication and efforts of our staff throughout the year.
We place a high value on work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, generous time off, and various forms of leave to ensure that our employees feel supported both personally and professionally. Professional development is also a priority, with opportunities for continuous learning and growth, allowing team members to thrive and build lasting careers within our organization.
Our recent Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) survey highlights our strengths in cultivating a positive and supportive work environment. Employees appreciate the collaborative culture, meaningful work, and the flexibility we offer. We are committed to listening to feedback and continuously enhancing our workplace to foster growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Executive Leadership

Rick Jeffery
CWC President & CEO

Lana Legostaeva
CWC Chief Financial Officer

Martin Richard
Vice-President, Market Development and Communications

Robert Jonkman
Vice President, Codes and Engineering
Codes & Engineering

Rodney McPhee
Senior Director, Codes and Standards – Fire and Sustainability
Ali Mikael
Senior Manager, Codes and Standards – Structural Engineering
Marc Alam
Senior Manager, Codes and Standards – Fire and Acoustics
Natasha Jeremic
Manager, Codes and Standards – Sustainability
Josée Lalonde
Manager, Sales and Marketing – Software and Publications
Yang Du
Technical Specialist – Structural Engineering
Noah Fetterly
Technical Specialist – Fire
Damian Oliveira
Technical Specialist – Structural Engineering
Diego Flores
Technical Specialist – Structural Engineering
Sarah Stevenson
Technical Specialist – Structural Engineering
Vusal Ibrahimli
Technical Specialist – Fire Spécialiste technique – IncendieFinance & Human Resources

Elena Babchenko
Director of Finance

Mualla Seza Oktay
Finance and Operations Coordinator

Liskebe Tadi
Human Resources Business Partner
Market Development & Communications

Tim Buhler
Director, Program and Operations

Ioana Lazea
Senior Manager, Special Projects

Peter Moonen
National Sustainability Manager

Sarah Hicks
Communications and Outreach Manager

Craig Medaglia
Digital Media Manager

Kelsey Dayler
Event Specialist

Blériot FeujofackManager Wood Education

British Columbia

Shawn Keyes
Executive Director

Derek Ratzlaff
Technical Director

Annabelle Hamilton
Planning and Development

Alejandro Coronado
Technical Advisor
Ontario

Steven Street
Executive Director

Brock O’Donnell
Technical Advisor

Hailey Quiquero
Technical Manager

Dammy Olafimihan
Technical Advisor
Alberta

Rory Koska
Executive Director

Jerry Calara
Technical Advisor
Atlantic

David Porter
Program Coordinator

Vinny Correa
Technical Advisor
Cecobois

Louis Poliquin
Directeur
WoodWorks Alberta, Atlantic and Cecobois are regional programs of the Alberta Forest Products Association, Maritime Lumber Bureau and Conseil l’industrie forestière du Québec. They are part of the national industry-led project of the Canadian Wood Council, with a goal to support innovation and provide leadership on the use of wood and wood products.
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Shared Office Space Renovation
The successful relocation of the FPAC, Canadian Wood Council (CWC), and National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) headquarters marks a significant milestone for providing an optimal work environment for staff. The space, designed by Lemay Architecture and Design, incorporates wood and wood-based materials contributed and was thoughtfully designed to boost creativity, productivity, and to showcase the full journey of Canadian forest products – from forestry to wood construction.
This concept naturally extends to the materiality, where wooden wall and floor finishes, acoustic panels, and textures have been designed and selected for the office so that it can reap the benefits of wood in architecture and design – strength and stability alongside soothing and stress-reducing biophilic qualities, promoting air quality, softening sounds, and sustainability. The contemporary office captures the comforts of a home office through three areas that align with forestry: ‘forest’ meeting rooms that reflect movement and collaboration in an ecosystem, ‘trees’ in open work areas for focused work, and ‘wood’ hybrid workspaces for innovation and ad-hoc brainstorming sessions like the patterns found in the material’s grain.
FPAC, CWC and NLGA would like to thank the following wood sector partners who contributed to the office’s design with walls, flooring, and beyond:
- Western Archrib – Glulam Table Collab
- West Fraser – MDF Reception, Plywood Reception and Boardroom, Baseboards
- Marwood – Siding Accent Walls Meeting Rooms
- J.D. Irving Limited – Flooring and Textured Panels
- Acoustitech – Flooring Membrane