Fueling the Future: A Dialogue with our New Director of Oil & Gas for Canada

The oil and gas industry in Canada has long been a significant contributor to the country's economy. In recent years, the industry has faced numerous challenges, including a decline in oil prices, environmental concerns, and a shortage of skilled workers. However, with Canada's strategic focus on reducing emissions, advancing clean technologies, and transitioning towards a greener energy future, the Canadian oil and gas industry is evolving in tandem with the changing global landscape. To help our clients expertly source these candidates and prepare for the future of conventional energy, Brunel Canada has added Dan Cherry to the team as Director of Oil & Gas. Dan sat with me to tell me about his vision for the sector.

So, tell me a little bit about you!

I'm Dan Cherry, and I'm thrilled to officially be a Bruneller. With 10 years' experience in the sector, I’m looking forward to improving our already best-in-class service to our Conventional Energy customers here in Canada. I became a member of the Brunel team in July 2023, and since then, I've been dedicated to contributing to our clients' success whilst supporting and driving innovation here internally during a growth period for our Conventional Energy business. 

How did we find you for our team?

I approached Brunel! I had heard great things about the organization and the local team here in Calgary. Coincidentally, my new boss was working on a new opportunity that aligned perfectly with my skills and desire to be at the heart of the energy industry here in the city, it was perfect timing. The rest, as they say, is history. Prior to joining Brunel, I held various leadership roles within the recruitment world both here in Canada and overseas within multinational PLC and SME environments. I’ve been responsible for finding solutions to my clients' staffing problems across a number of sectors including Oil & Gas and Engineering for the last decade.