Having earned a Bachelor of Science in physical geography from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC, then a Master of Science in environmental management and business from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, Mike’s career path eventually took him to the historic gold mining town of Timmins, Ontario. It was his five or six years spent in Timmins being drawn into the project development group where he says he found his calling. Being introduced to Indigenous engagement, community concerns, and working with all levels of government ultimately led him to what would become the focus of his work.
Mike is very aware of the pressures on projects, that precarious tension between shareholders and boards on one hand and community concerns on the other, but he claims his key to success is taking the time needed to truly sit down with the communities and listen to their issues and perspectives. His career has given him plenty of examples where this sincere engagement has worked and where doing the opposite hasn’t. He discusses with Chad Hughes that he believes more transparency on the part of industry players would go a long way with earning community support.
“I think what we’ve learned particularly probably in the last 20 years is that the other side of access is having community support for what you’re doing.” – Mike McPhie
About Mike McPhie
An accomplished executive based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Michael McPhie possesses more than two decades of experience in the natural resources sector across Canada and the globe. A specialist in the base and precious metals industry, Michael McPhie is a founding partner of Falkirk Environmental Consultants, Ltd., in Vancouver.
Firmly committed to the idea of “giving back,” Michael McPhie supports a variety of education, charitable, and public service organizations, including the Britannia Beach Historical Society, British Columbia Children’s Hospital, South Delta Minor Hockey Association, and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). He also maintains membership in the Association for Mineral Exploration and the Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum.
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Chad Hughes | CEO, Entrepreneurial Leader, Author: website | linkedin
Mike McPhie | Co-chair and Founding Partner, Falkirk Environmental: website | twitter | linkedin | email
Website: Falkirk.ca
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcphie-78934710/
Twitter: @michaelmcphie
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