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EMC Canada

Saskatchewan

I’m a researcher, strategist, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience supporting workforce planning, industry growth, and collaborative initiatives across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. My background includes manufacturing sector analysis, regional partnerships, and stakeholder engagement—work that has allowed me to bridge connections between industry, government, and community. I’ve had the opportunity to work across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on market intelligence, labour force analysis, organizational development, and strategic planning. My approach is grounded in collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Based in Saskatchewan, I’m actively involved in my local community and committed to reconciliation and ensuring inclusive participation in the province’s manufacturing future.

I invite you to connect with me – any time!

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Contact Information

Elan Buan
Manufacturing Consortium Manager
ebuan@emccanada.org

Upcoming Events

Refrigeration System Ammonia Leaks

VirtualAugust 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Forty percent of reported ammonia incidents occur in businesses with refrigeration systems for food storage or warehousing (Technical Safety BC data).  

Why do they happen? In this webinar, review common failure scenarios that can lead to ammonia leaks in a refrigeration system.  

Inclusive Hiring and Recruitment

VirtualAugust 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Attracting and selecting the best talent requires hiring processes designed to identify potential, reduce bias, and remove unnecessary barriers.

Pourquoi miser sur le commerce interprovincial pour diversifier ses marchés?

VirtuelAugust 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les manufacturiers canadiens se retrouvent dans l’un des environnements opérationnels les plus complexes dont on se souvienne. La volatilité du commerce mondial, l’imprévisibilité des droits de douane, les tensions géopolitiques, la hausse des prix de l’énergie et la pénurie de main-d’oeuvre qui persiste ne sont plus de simples turbulences passagères. Il s’agit de réalités structurelles qui redéfinissent la façon dont les entreprises manufacturières s’organisent, planifient leur stratégie et orientent leurs investissements à long terme.

The Case for Reconnecting Canada’s Manufacturing Economy

VirtualAugust 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Now, more than ever, Canadian manufacturers are navigating one of the most complex operating environments in recent memory. Global trade volatility, tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tension, rising energy costs, and persistent labour shortages are no longer temporary disruptions. They are structural realities reshaping manufacturing companies, their execution strategies, and their long-term investment decisions.

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