Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.

FOUR OFFICE LOCATIONS
With offices in London, Ottawa, Windsor and Toronto V&R has the capacity and skills to undertake a variety of projects with the efficiency of process to quickly react to project demands

COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
V&R, a member of the Green Building Council of Canada is committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients and ensuring that they receive a building that is not only simple to maintain but sustainable and cost effective to operate.

LIVING WAGE
V&R takes pride in being a living wage employer. What is the living wage? A living wage is the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in their community. A living wage is not the same as minimum wage.

QUALIFIED & PROFESSIONAL
We are qualified in an array of engineering projects; from design, review, construction, contract administration, commissioning, technical investigations and maintenance projects.

LICENSED
V&R has earned the respect of numerous organizations over the years. We are licensed to provide engineering series in Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut & Northwest Territories, Manitoba and Nova Scotia.

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I am extremely grateful for everything I've learned during my time at V&R and for the support and guidance I received from the team along the way. It has been a great experience being able to learn, contribute and grow in a welcoming environment, and I know the knowledge and skills I've gained will be valuable throughout the rest of my studies and future career.

— Harleen, 2026 Co-op Student

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With a year under my belt as a co-op student here at V&R, I've gotten an experience I will cherish. I was met with new challenges but with an extremely supportive group. I have learned so much. I want to thank everyone at V&R for this incredible opportunity.

— Ethan, 2026 Co-op Student

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I was able to apply what I’ve learned to real projects while also developing my technical and communication skills. Everyone on the team was very welcoming and helpful throughout my time here, and I’m very grateful for how willing everyone was to answer my questions and help me learn.

— Nicolas, 2026 Co-op Student

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My experience as a co-op student at V&R was nothing short of amazing. I am incredibly grateful for everything I learned in just four months at V&R, and it has been a pleasure to work, learn, and grow alongside such a supportive team.

— Jensine, 2026 Co-op Student

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During my co-op term, I gained valuable hands-on experience working on mechanical and electrical layout drawings using industry-standard design software. I had the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, which helped me enhance my problem-solving abilities and understand how projects are developed from scratch. Overall, it was a rewarding opportunity that helped me grow both personally and professionally.

— Riya, 2024 Student

Discover What Makes Us Unique

WE PROVIDE OPEN COMMUNICATION

We believe the most important element in the design process is communication.

We invite user input at the design stage, so that we can build plans any special features and requirements into our plans. This distinguishes our work from the purely functional.

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My experiences with VR have always met or exceeded my expectations. As a firm, and individually, they are motivated on ‘getting it right’ in every aspect of design and implementation. This firm is a pleasure to work with and I do not hesitate to offer my recommendation on their behalf.

— Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

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VR is eager to innovate in support of their clients’ needs ensuring that each initiative provides best value.

— Queensway Carleton Hospital

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The project is a definite success and we appreciate the guidance of the VR Team in achieving the positive results.

— St. Joseph’s Hospital

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I found that VR and their representatives were extremely professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of the project. VR representatives were able to answer any questions that arose in a timely fashion. Their representatives were always prompt in answering email and telephone messages.

— LaSalle Police Station

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They have approached each project with enthusiasm and the client's best interest. Their fees have proven to be fair and reasonable. I recommend VR for other clients' standing offer list based on our first-hand experience with them.

— Carleton University

OUR PROJECT ANALYSIS CONSISTS OF:

Capital and Operating Cost

System Reliability and Flexibility

Quality of the Environment

Level of Maintenance Expertise

Life Safety Requirements

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