Bernhard Maier is our Director of Operations based out of our Oxbow office. He is responsible for the long-term planning of the company by creating efficient workflows to maximize the company’s productivity and performance.
Before joining Saskarc in 2023, Bernhard worked for over 20 years in several well-established manufacturing companies in Canada. Most recently he was holding the General Manager / President Position at Northern Steel Ltd. in Prince George and CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering in Edmonton. Bernhard began his career in 1990 as a millwright apprentice in Germany. Later he worked as a journeyman to gain knowledge in the trades in Switzerland before he made the move to go into management in the early 2000s.
Bernhard has obtained multiple certificates, diplomas and degrees that help him every day to be successful in his role. These include a Journeyman Ticket as a Millwright, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Canadian Welding Supervisor Certificate , a Master Degree in Business Administration and a Project Management Professional Certification.