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Mark Puglas

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Director Indigenous Engagement & Partnership at Drax Group Canada
📍 Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Mark Puglas is the Director of Indigenous Engagement & Partnerships at Drax, where he focuses on building authentic, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities. His career demonstrates a strong progression from operational management to senior partnership roles. He is also a certified trainer for heavy machinery, including forklifts and front-end loaders.

Mark is a member of the Kwakwakawakw First Nations and has lived in Burns Lake, BC, for over 28 years with his wife and two sons, who are members of the Lake Babine Nation. His background includes extensive experience in emergency response, holding qualifications in auto extrication and bank rescue.

He uniquely blends high-level corporate engagement with hands-on expertise in industrial safety and heavy equipment operation.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director Indigenous Engagement & Partnership
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Indigenous Relations
As a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations, he leads Drax's efforts to build lasting partnerships with Indigenous communities, focusing on economic reconciliation.
Operational Leadership
Has over 25 years of experience across the lumber, mining, and wood pellet industries, including roles as Plant Manager and Senior Operations Team Leader.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Director Indigenous Engagement & Partnership
Drax Group Canada
3-2022 - 5-2023
Plant Manager
Drax Group Canada
2-2022 - 4-2022
Senior Operations Team Leader
Drax Group Canada
10-2015 - 2-2016
Production Supervisor
Conifex Timber Inc.
7-2012 - 9-2015
Emergency Response Advisor
Thompson Creek Metals Company
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Education
2014 - 2015
Certificate in Health
University of Fredericton
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