About Us
Founded in 1987, Varcon has become the leading provider of quality communication site engineering, construction, inspection, and consulting services.
leadership team
Since 2019, Varcon has been led by owners who work in the business, with a combined 50+ years experience.
Dave Lewis
Chief Executive Officer, Co-owner
Dave sets Varcon’s strategic direction and oversees daily operations. He aligns teams across engineering, operations, and business development to ensure the company moves with focus and discipline. He works closely with the executive team to expand into new markets, strengthen client relationships, and identify long term growth opportunities.
He brings more than 12 years of experience in marketing and business development, primarily in the software and technology sectors. His background in scaling companies, building client pipelines, and implementing growth strategies supports Varcon’s expansion across Canada and into the United States. Dave is an owner of Varcon.
Sean Hayman, P.Eng., PhD., MScE., BScE.
Chief Operating Officer, Co-owner
Sean leads operations at Varcon. He oversees skills development, training programs, quality control, project execution, marketing, and client relations. His leadership ensures technical rigor, consistency, and high standards across every project.
He has more than 12 years of engineering experience in telecommunications tower projects and over 20 years specializing in concrete materials and structures. He previously worked with the Federal Highways Association on a five year initiative to implement and test concrete structures across the United States. Sean earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2013. He has completed structural analyses for thousands of towers, produced construction drawings and reinforcement designs, and led specialized rehabilitation projects. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple Canadian provinces and is an owner of Varcon.
Trevor Bolt, P.Eng., FEC
Chief Technology Officer, Co-owner
Trevor leads complex telecommunications tower projects across Canada. He performs structural analysis, designs reinforcements, and manages large multi scope assignments. He also oversees CSA maintenance and post construction acceptance inspections to ensure compliance, safety, and performance.
With more than 25 years of engineering experience in the tower industry, Trevor has completed hundreds of CSA maintenance inspections and designed towers, mounts, and foundations nationwide. He has developed technical specifications, cost estimates, and detailed scopes of work for projects requiring coordination across multiple disciplines. Trevor is registered as a professional engineer in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon. He serves on the CSA S37 technical committee and contributes to the development of Canadian standards for communication towers. He is an owner of Varcon.
Nick Sutherland, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
Nick oversees Varcon’s finance function, including accounting, taxation, budgeting, planning, performance management, investor relations, and corporate strategy. He ensures financial discipline supports operational growth and long term sustainability.
He has 15 years of experience in finance and leadership roles across professional services, telecommunications, utilities, technology, and startup environments. Prior to joining Varcon, he operated his own professional services firm. Nick holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University and received his Chartered Accountant designation in 2014.
Victoria Fone
Head of Human Resources
Victoria leads Varcon's people and culture function, overseeing talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, performance frameworks, and organizational development. She brings more than six years of HR leadership experience across engineering, technology, and service industries, with a track record of measurable outcomes including significant reductions in turnover and improvements in engagement.
Prior to joining Varcon, Victoria held senior HR and recruiting roles at Shopify, Revenue Management Labs, Hard Rock International, and Scotiabank. She holds a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with a specialization in Human Resources from Western University.
Shane Hartlen
Senior Engineer
Shane oversees structural engineering projects across Varcon's Atlantic operations. He brings 16+ years of experience in the telecommunications infrastructure industry, with deep expertise in tower analysis, structural design, antenna array configuration, and site inspections across hundreds of locations throughout Canada.
Prior to joining Varcon, Shane served as Manager of Atlantic Telecommunication Infrastructure at WSP (formerly Genivar), where he held similar technical and leadership responsibilities. He is also experienced in structural design for architectural wood projects at both small and large scale.
Shane holds a BScE in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick and is a registered professional engineer in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Alberta, Newfoundland, BC, and Ontario.
Jordan Chase, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer
Jordan is a senior structural engineer with over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, specializing in steel lattice structures, concrete, structural analysis, AutoCAD, and project management. He is registered as a professional engineer in multiple provinces.
Jordan joined Varcon in 2011 and has served in progressive roles including Engineering Associate, Project Manager, and his current position as Senior Engineer. He has led inspections, structural analyses, and construction drawing preparation across hundreds of tower sites in Canada. Jordan holds a BScE in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick.
Tyson Adams
Director of Field Operations
Tyson leads Varcon's national field operations, overseeing inspections, crew coordination, scheduling, and resource allocation with a focus on safety, quality, and high performance. He brings over a decade of experience in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, including extensive tower inspection and climbing work across sites ranging from 100 to 1,000 feet.
Prior to moving into his current role, Tyson served as Project Manager at Varcon, overseeing multi-crew national projects and building strong client relationships. He holds a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from NBCC and is based in Calgary.
Careers at varcon
We value our team, and want to work with the best. We're often hiring for engineering, operations, and other positions in offices coast to coast.
