Edison was founded in 2008 by Jason Truman, a family descendent of the famous inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Edison, for whom the firm is named. It is not well known in Canada that the Edison family, led by Thomas’ grandfather, settled in Ontario south of London after the War of 1812. The Truman family patriarch also settled in same area in 1818, and by circa 1843 a Truman and an Edison had married.
Edison’s focus is on the repair and restoration of existing buildings. Our services provide our clients with a holistic approach to building management, which allows them to make informed decisions to optimize building performance and maximize their investment in repairs.
Our primary service areas currently include Structural Restoration, Building Enclosure, Capital Planning, and Mechanical & Electrical. We have also developed several niche service areas, providing specialized services to exceed industry standards and meet our clients needs.
At Edison Engineers, we strive to exemplify the foundation of hard work, creativity, and collaboration for which the great Thomas Edison was renowned. We pride ourselves on educating, engaging and empowering our team and clients through our projects!
Vision
Building better futures for our people, clients & the communities we serve.
Mission
To provide customized engineering solutions to our clients while creating a workplace culture that fosters creativity, collaboration, and professional growth for our employees. We are committed to building lasting relationships based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service.
Approach
We educate, engage, and empower our clients to make informed decisions about their building assets. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in our adaptability and collaboration to achieve shared success. We demand quality from contractors, take a hands-on approach to project completion, and prioritize communication and client satisfaction. By fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace culture, we empower our team to deliver exceptional results.
We provide tailored engineering solutions that integrate technology with a personalized, client-focused approach – because we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our relationships are built on trust, transparency, and open communication, helping our clients feel supported and informed every step of the way. With deep expertise in building assessments and restoration, we present complex challenges with clear, actionable solutions, providing multiple options for consideration.
Our approach, rooted in integrity, co-creation, and continuous improvement, ensures that clients are well-informed, confident in their decisions, and empowered to make a lasting impact on their communities.
Values
Integrity
Integrity is at the core of how we build lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and each other. We uphold the highest ethical standards through honest conversations, building trust in every interaction.
Communication
We prioritize clear, consistent, and open communication. By actively listening and sharing information transparently, we build trust and ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout every project.
Excellence
We seek new ways to solve challenges, leveraging creative thinking and technology to deliver high-quality, meaningful results. We continuously refine our processes and services to uphold the highest standards, better serve our clients, and adapt to evolving industry standards.
Co-Creation
We care about the success of our clients and communities and believe that the best solutions come through collaboration. By working closely with our team and clients, we create tailored, sustainable outcomes that meet their needs and achieve shared success.
Commitment to Accessibility
At Edison Engineers, we believe that accessibility is essential to creating lasting relationships based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service—values that are the cornerstone of everything we do.
We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where all individuals, whether clients, employees, or partners, can fully engage with our services. This commitment extends to both our physical spaces and our digital presence, ensuring that all stakeholders have equal access to the information and resources they need.
Guided by the principles of Integrity, we uphold the highest ethical standards in ensuring that our services meet and exceed the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We aim to empower clients through Valuable Solutions by making accessibility a key component of how we engage, educate, and collaborate. For us, putting Clients First means recognizing and addressing the diverse needs of those we serve, creating solutions that enable everyone to confidently navigate and benefit from our work.
As an employee-owned company, we continuously evaluate our accessibility practices and welcome feedback to ensure ongoing improvement. We are committed to being proactive in removing barriers and providing equitable access to opportunities for all.
If you have any suggestions or specific accessibility needs, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we can build an accessible, inclusive future.
Multi Year Accessibility Plan
Statement of Organizational Commitment
At Edison Engineers, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, including those with disabilities, can access our services, contribute to our work, and be supported in their professional growth.
We are dedicated to improving accessibility within our workplace, in our client interactions, and in the design of public spaces. In line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), which aims for a fully accessible Ontario by 2025, we have developed this multi-year accessibility plan. It outlines the steps we have taken, and the strategies we will implement to remove barriers, ensuring our services, workplace, and public interactions remain welcoming and inclusive for everyone.
This plan highlights our ongoing commitment, our past achievements, and our focus on removing barriers in areas such as customer service, information and communications, employment, procurement, training, and the design of public spaces.
Removing and Preventing Barriers In:
Customer Service
- Implementing an Accessible Customer Service Policy, ensuring that services are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of individuals with disabilities.
- Establishing procedures for accommodating customers with disabilities, including offering alternate formats and communication support.
- Developing feedback mechanisms to ensure customers with disabilities can easily communicate their needs and experiences.
Information and Communications
- Ensuring that all publicly available information, including documents and online content, can be provided in accessible formats upon request.
- Improving website accessibility by updating digital content to comply with WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards.
Employment
- Integrating accessibility needs into the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes, ensuring that accommodations are available at all stages of employment.
- Modifying our workplace accommodation procedures, making it easier for employees to request and receive necessary adjustments to perform their jobs effectively.
Procurement
- Integrating accessibility considerations into our procurement practices, ensuring that accessibility features are included when acquiring new technology, services, or office equipment.
Training
- Delivering AODA-compliant training to employees, with a focus on how to interact with individuals with disabilities and how to uphold accessibility standards in daily operations.
- Developing ongoing training programs for managers to identify and address potential accessibility barriers in their teams and projects.
Design of Public Spaces
- Incorporating accessibility standards into the design of public spaces where we have influence, such as client offices, meeting rooms, and any public facilities.
- Completing audits of public spaces to identify and address any accessibility barriers, ensuring compliance with the AODA’s Design of Public Spaces Standard.
Future Strategies and Actions:
Customer Service
- Provide training to all customer-facing employees on how to interact and communicate with persons with various disabilities.
- Continue to improve customer service delivery by regularly reviewing and updating policies to align with evolving accessibility standards.
Information and Communications
- Ensure that all new digital content meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards to provide an inclusive online experience.
Develop accessible communication guidelines for internal and external correspondence, ensuring consistency in how we offer accessible formats.
Employment
- Enhance our recruitment processes by further embedding inclusive practices, such as providing flexible interview formats and enhancing job descriptions to clearly outline that accommodation options are available.
- Review our employee accommodation procedures to ensure they remain responsive and meet the diverse needs of all employees, particularly those with evolving disabilities.
Training
- Implement an ongoing training schedule that ensures all employees, including new hires, receive comprehensive accessibility training.
- Expand the scope of training programs to cover new accessibility tools, technologies, and inclusive design principles, ensuring continuous learning and improvement.
Design of Public Spaces
- Conduct regular reviews of our office and meeting spaces to ensure continued compliance with the AODA’s Design of Public Spaces Standard.
- Incorporate universal design principles in all new office builds, renovations, or client-facing spaces (Heritage-buildings being a possible exception)
- Consult with accessibility experts and individuals with disabilities to ensure our spaces remain inclusive and barrier-free.
Governance
- Review and update our accessibility policies annually to ensure they are aligned with the latest regulations and best practices.
This multi-year accessibility plan will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure continued compliance with the AODA and alignment with our commitment to accessibility. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone—clients, employees, and partners—feels welcome and supported.
