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EMC Canada

Alberta

As Manufacturing Consortium Manager for Alberta, I look forward to working with both EMC members and manufacturers across Alberta to align strategic interest groups, expand workforce development initiatives, and strengthen partnerships that help Canadian manufacturers scale, automate, and compete globally.

I look forward to being here to not only support you, but also to connect you with the many EMC programs, resources, services, and benefits that are there to help you attain success.

Contact David Today!

Contact Information

David Rist
Manufacturing Consortium Manager
drist@emccanada.org

Upcoming Events

Aligning Safety with Funding

VirtualMay 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Health & Safety is a critical priority for manufacturers, but when it comes to government funding, most programs are not designed to support safety initiatives in isolation. So how can you structure your projects to both improve safety and align with funding priorities?

Building in the Food & Beverage Industry

VirtualMay 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM

This event features best construction practices from the builders of Andriani Pasta and many other food/beverage production facilities.

Leveraging Energy, Sustainability & Cost Competitiveness

VirtualMay 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Join us to discover  how energy strategy, efficiency and sustainability directly support competitiveness, improve margins, growth and resilience, leveraging process and energy optimization to access new markets, customers and supply chains.

Alberta Manufacturing in a Tariff-Changed World

Edmonton, ABMay 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Manufacturers from across Alberta are invited to come together for a focused, sector-based conversation exploring how tariffs are shaping today’s workforce realities.

This interactive session will bring together employers to share experiences, compare challenges, and discuss how trade-related pressures are influencing hiring decisions, job stability, skills needs, and overall workforce planning.

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