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Dario Gnoato, P.Eng.

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Chief Executive Officer at Backwoods Energy Services
📍 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Dario Gnoato is the Chief Executive Officer of Backwoods Energy Services, one of Canadas largest Indigenous-owned businesses. He is a Professional Engineer with three decades of experience leading major infrastructure projects, specializing in various contracting models like P3 and Design-Build. He earned his Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of British Columbia.

Outside of his corporate roles, Dario has pursued deep personal and spiritual growth. This includes completing a 108-day yoga pilgrimage to manage life with grace and a two-week solo retreat focused on QiGong, meditation, and self-insight to create a fulfilling future.

Unique fact: Dario is a strong advocate for team morale, believing that business outcomes are a direct reflection of it.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Dario shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Rigorous & Demanding
Fast But Analytical

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Dario cares about

Indigenous Economic Growth
As CEO of Backwoods Energy Services, an Indigenous-owned company, he fosters Nation-to-Nation partnerships to ensure economic benefits directly support Indigenous communities.
Infrastructure Development
His 30-year career includes extensive experience in complex infrastructure like bridges, dams, and water treatment plants, using various contracting strategies.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Backwoods Energy Services
6-2020 - 11-2024
Senior Vice President
Nicholson Construction
4-2017 - 6-2020
District Manager, British Columbia & Yukon
Graham
11-2014 - 6-2017
President
Anderson Condo Association
6-2016 - 11-2016
Senior Manager (short term contract)
Alpha Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Backwoods Energy Services announces new CEO and Board of Directors. Featured in GlobeNewswire
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Backwoods Energy Services – A community-driven service company with big growth ambitions. Featured in BOE Report
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Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
University of British Columbia
2016 - 2016
Knowing Ones Self
108 Day Pilgrimage
2014 - 2014
Spiritual Growth
Sacred Health Path Journey
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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