Employee Spotlight: Jean-Marc Pruneau
Jean-Marc Pruneau, Health & Safety Manager
Strategic Safety Leader I PRI Engineering & Ecora
Meet Jean‑Marc Pruneau, a safety professional whose career has been shaped as much by mountain ridgelines and ocean currents as by high‑risk industrial environments. With more than a decade of experience supporting complex work across aerospace, construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and utilities, Jean‑Marc brings a rare blend of technical expertise, field credibility, and human‑centered leadership to PRI Engineering and Ecora.
Today, he plays a key role in unifying and strengthening the organization’s safety systems following the acquisition — building practical, field‑ready frameworks that protect people, support operations, and elevate performance across multiple jurisdictions.
A Career Rooted in Adventure and the Outdoors
Jean‑Marc’s journey into safety didn’t begin in a classroom or a corporate office — it began outside.
Originally moving to British Columbia to become an outdoor guide, he spent years leading hiking and sea kayaking expeditions, helping people navigate unpredictable terrain, shifting weather, and the kind of challenges that demand awareness, preparation, and trust. These early experiences shaped his instincts as a leader: read the environment, understand the people you’re responsible for, and make decisions that keep everyone safe without taking away the sense of adventure.
Those principles still guide his work today.
From Rope Access Technician to Safety Strategist
Before stepping into organizational safety leadership, Jean‑Marc worked as a rope access technician, performing at‑height work where precision, communication, and risk management are non‑negotiable. He later transitioned into overseeing the safety of other technicians, ensuring crews had the training, equipment, and systems needed to work confidently in high‑risk environments.
This hands‑on background gives him a deep understanding of the realities of fieldwork — and a strong commitment to building safety systems that actually work for the people using them.
Building Practical, People‑Focused Safety Systems
At PRI Engineering and Ecora, Jean‑Marc is leading the integration of safety programs across the combined organization. His work includes:
Developing and implementing health and safety plans that are clear, usable, and aligned with legal and client requirements
Leading hazard identification and risk assessments across diverse project types
Designing training that supports real‑world decision‑making
Conducting incident and near‑miss investigations to identify root causes and drive meaningful corrective actions
Strengthening fall protection, confined space, and rescue practices
Supporting leadership with decision‑ready safety reporting
Ensuring safety is embedded into how work is planned, communicated, and executed
His approach is grounded in practicality — safety that supports work, not safety that slows it down.
Life Beyond Work
Outside of his professional role, Jean‑Marc is constantly moving, exploring, or creating. You’ll find him:
Hiking, biking, climbing, or skiing across BC
Baking and experimenting with new recipes
Drawing or creating art as a way to unwind and express himself
Whether he’s on a trail, in the kitchen, or at a sketchbook, he brings the same curiosity, intention, and sense of adventure that define his career.
Advice for Those Entering the Field
A Leader Helping Shape the Future of PRI & Ecora
Jean‑Marc’s journey — from outdoor guide to rope access technician to strategic safety leader — reflects the power of diverse experience and a people‑first mindset. His work is helping PRI Engineering and Ecora build a unified, resilient safety culture that supports teams today and strengthens the organization for the future.
His impact is felt not just in policies and procedures, but in the confidence, clarity, and care he brings to every team he supports.