Chris McCue

Chris McCue, AScT, has over 26 years of experience in wastewater treatment and contaminated site remediation technologies, first as a consultant and now as a specialized contractor. Chris is a frequent cyclist, an occasional photographer and guitarist, though if you ask him, he will say he’s more of a guitar owner than guitar player. He also enjoys spending time with family, camping, canoeing and hiking. Chris graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)’s ASTTBC accredited Environmental Protection Technology program in 1994. Upon graduation, Chris secured employment in environmental consulting, focusing on contaminated site management and remediation. After two years of general field experience, Chris joined a specialized Remediation Group responsible¬ for managing site remediation projects. As a member of this group, his employer relied on his field skills, technical knowledge, as well as his ability to work independently and train others. Chris remained in consulting for five years before founding McCue Engineering Contractors in July of 2000. In recognition of his work with McCue Engineering Contractors, Chris received a Distinguished Alumni Award from KPU in 2013 and he continues to support the Environmental Protection Technology Program by hiring graduates of the program and sitting on the EPT Advisory Committee. Chris was appointed by the Province of BC to sit on KPU’s Board of Governors in 2015 for a 1-year term. Chris served a six-year term on the Board of Directors for the British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA). He founded and chaired the Association’s Communications Committee, responsible for social media; providing content for the Industry Guide; overhauling the e-newsletter; updating the website; and rebranding. Chris launched a number of initiatives including the photo contest, Certificate of Appreciation, and Board Member lapel pins. Chris was also instrumental in expanding the reach of the BCEIA by organizing events in Kelowna and Prince George. He later served and finished his tenure as the 1st Vice President of the BCEIA. In May of 2017 Chris was awarded a Chairman’s Award by the BCEIA for his work with the Communications Committee. Chris was elected to the Board of Directors for the Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) in May of 2019 and continues to serve on the Board. He was elected to the Board of Directors for the Mine Suppliers Trade Association (MSTA Canada) in June 2020.