Deanna
Burgart

Deanna is smiling toward the camera in this portrait.

Chemical Engineering
Calgary, AB

I began my career in the oil and gas industry in Calgary, Alberta, as an Oil Sands Laboratory Technician. I went on to obtain my Chemical Engineering Technology diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. After advancing my career in a variety of production engineering, environmental and regulatory compliance roles as a Certified Engineering Technologist, I attended Lakehead University’s Chemical Engineering program as part of the unique transition program for college Engineering Technology graduates.

I am grateful for all of the resources and clubs at Lakehead University. It was through the support of the Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services, LUNSA (Lakehead University Native Student Association) and the Disability Services that I was able to succeed in my studies.

The opportunity to become involved in university activities such as the Engineering Student Society, GoEngGirl and LUNSA were all outlets for me and an exciting and rewarding break in a demanding program. As a mother of three, I was also grateful for the amazing onsite daycare, Nanabijou.

I am now the Manager of Pipeline Sustainability for WorleyParsons Canada, a Global Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm. In my spare time, I enjoy speaking to First Nations youth on careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.