NyRAD

As an Industrial Participation Consultant, Heather offers NyRAD’s clients strong account management expertise and current ITB management experience. Her understanding of the ITB policy and her attention to both quality and detail, positions Heather well to support NyRAD’s ITB/VP client files. While she appreciates the big picture, Heather’s willingness to do what it takes to get a job done is what clients appreciate most. Prior to joining NyRad, Heather held the role of Industry Programs Coordinator at Ultra Sonar Systems. Her deep involvement in Ultra’s domestic and international offset portfolio propelled the organization forward in its process development and strategic approach to offset management.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an Advanced Major in Accounting from St. Francis Xavier University.

Kalyn is a meticulous, task-driven team player with 12+ years of experience in managing and supporting client-centric business operations. Having held multiple positions in both the private and public sector, Kalyn has extensive experience in logistics, project planning, budget administration and team coordination.

Equipped with an exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal and external communications and project management, Kalyn supports NyRad’s team and clients with day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions. Her administrative knowledge, combined with her exceptional organizational skills, allows Kalyn to achieve maximum operational impact.

Kalyn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

David has 14 years of experience as a project manager, trainer, and continuous improvement specialist working with a Canadian-based management training and operational consulting firm. He has worked with clients across Canada in various industries, including telecommunications, oil and gas extraction, electrical generation, railways, commercial transportation, and warehousing and manufacturing. His experience includes participating in an engagement with the Irving Group at their Halifax Shipyard as part of the Canadian Navy’s Halifax Class Fleet Life Extension Program on the Ville De Quebec and Ontario Frigates.

David is well equipped to track and manage projects while supporting the broader NyRad team in developing practical, creative solutions that best serve our clients.

David holds a Diploma with Honors, Business Administration and Automotive Marketing from Georgian College.

Helen has over 20 years of professional experience working with numerous public and private sector clients in the areas of strategic planning, project management, performance measurement, process improvement, governance, risk management, and internal controls.  

 As an experienced Business and Project Manager, she has delivered over 50 projects with a demonstrated history of successfully achieving project outcomes and objectives. In the last 10 years, Helen has been in a management role, working frequently with senior executives and Boards or Audit Committees to lead the execution of and assessment of strategic projects.  

 Helen’s most recent experience leading Seaspan’s ITB and subcontracts teams provided her with a deep understanding of federal government contracting, proposal development and management. Helen’s experience with partnering, subcontracting, and costing on major proposals provides our clients with deep expertise and capable hands to manage risk and cost throughout the capture and proposal process.    

 Helen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University and is a Certified Internal Auditor.