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Technical Solutions engineers a promising future in Canada's North
Technical Solutions engineers a promising future in Canada's North
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nOct. 20, 2009 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- WHITEHORSE, Oct. 20 /CNW Telbec/ -- Hooked on automation, controls and robotics from an early age, Julien Plourde, 27, has engineered a promising future helping public utilities and other large organizations in Canada's North operate more efficiently. In less than three years, his Technical Solutions Company has attracted a growing clientele, firmly establishing itself as the region's local provider of customized, high-tech solutions. For his success, Julien has won BDC's Young Entrepreneur Award for Yukon and will be honoured tonight at a ceremony in Ottawa.Julien honed his skills while participating in competitions across Canada throughout his high school years. While studying electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo, the Hearst, Ontario, native pursued a dream of working in Canada's North and accepted an undergraduate co-op placement in Whitehorse. Looking for full-time opportunities after graduation, he accepted a short-term contract for a project in Yukon. \"Once the work was completed, I decided to stay in Whitehorse, and it grew into the business I'm operating today.\"Working with telecommunications companies, public utilities and some mining businesses, as well as a few clients from Ontario and British Columbia, the business has grown from a one-man operation to a team of five. Their competition includes larger companies, mainly based in Western Canada. \"Most of them are more focused-whether on installation or on software development. We cover a much broader scope and offer a total solution, combining product development with system deployment and ongoing support.\"Flexible approach enables growthKnowing that demand in the region would be more limited than in other parts of Canada, Julien adopted flexibility as a key growth strategy. \"Our collaborative approach enables employees to make the most of their knowledge, discussing challenges and ideas and participating in each other's projects. It also facilitates cross-training. Team members are able to adapt quickly to new opportunities.\" Their success has helped convince potential clients that the quality of work they can get in Yukon is equal, if not superior, to that provided by suppliers in larger markets. \"I'm proud to have really earned their trust. Clients understand what we're capable of, so they bring...