Nick Reid

Work collaboratively with a diverse network of stakeholders in organizations, municipalities, ministries and industry, seeking opportunities to execute long‐term strategic initiatives fundamental to the growth of Ontario’s water sector. Participated in several stakeholder consultations as Ontario developed the Water Opportunities Act and its Water Sector Strategy. From 2002 to 2006 served as the General Manager of the Region of Peel’s 4 main Water and Wastewater plants, ensuring continuous service to 1.2 million residents under OCWA’s largest operating contract. Previous work at OCWA encompassed management of OCWA’s IT Division, including support for Ontario’s largest implementation of a Wide Area SCADA system for 700+ water and wastewater locations.Served as Publications Chair of the OWWA's quarterly “Pipleline” from June of 2009 to Jan 2015. In May of 2014, he took on the Chair role of AWWA’s Manufacturers and Associates Council Subcommittee on the “Low Economic Value of Water” and presented findings at ACE in Boston. Presently serving as President of Ontario Water Works Association, and as Executive Director of Ryerson Urban Water at Ryerson University. Volunteer as an active mentor with the Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council; helping professionals from other countries adjust to Ontario’s business, government & social practices.