Branch Offices

Andy Carr

Branch Manager
(403) 259-2221

Andy is the branch manager for Canem’s Calgary Branch. His responsibilities include the overall supervision of construction projects and field programs, including all preplans, contract management and personnel. Employed with Canem since 1989, Andy started as an apprentice and progressed into the roles of foreman, superintendent and project management.

Andy received his Master Electrician certificate in 2007 and Gold Seal Superintendent certification in 2008.  Andy sits on the board of the Canadian Construction Association and represents the Electrical Construction Association of Calgary.

Andy's personal interests include camping, sports, and working on his acreage.

Brian Alexander

Branch Manager
(780) 454-0381  

Brian joined Canem in 1991.  With a background of industrial and commercial estimating, Brian’s successes with Canem include project management and construction manager roles.  Brian became the Branch manager in 2002 and is responsible for leading and managing all performance aspects of the Branch.  Under Brian's leadership, Canem has established itself as a major player in the Edmonton market.

Morley Harke

Construction Manager
(780) 454-0381  

Morley is the construction manager for the Edmonton Branch with over 35 years of experience in the electrical industry.  Morley oversees all major installations, including construction, data, infrastructure and services. Morley began his career out in the field as a young apprentice before working his way up to foreman level and achieving his masters certificate. One of Morley’s many key project successes was overseeing the installation of the Supernet Highway for the Government of Alberta.

Dale deWit

Branch Manager
(403) 347-1266

Dale is the Branch Manager for the Red Deer Branch and is responsible for its strategic direction.  Dale joined Canem in 2001. Since starting out in the electrical industry as a first-year apprentice in 1979, Dale worked his way through the journeyman ranks and achieved his master’s certificate in 1987.  In previous positions with Canem, Dale was a project manager and construction manager. 

Jack Morgadinho

Branch Manager
(604) 273-1131

Jack assumed responsibility for the overall operations of the Vancouver Branch in January 2010. Starting as an electrical apprentice in 1983, Jack worked his way through the trade as a journeyman, foreman, project manager, and RCDD and joined Canem Systems in 1997.

Knud Mortensen

Regional Manager, Vancouver Island
(250) 475-1955

Knud's role is to oversee the strategic direction of the Vancouver Island operations.
Starting out his electrical apprenticeship with Canem, Knud has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the industry and has held positions of senior estimator, project manager and branch manager. 

As a senior manager of Canem, Knud is currently serving on the board of directors of the Construction Association of Victoria and its various committees.  He is also an account executive of the United Way of Victoria and has represented Canem as part of the North American Peer Group of electrical contractors.

Dale Risvold

Operations Manager
(250) 475-1955

Dale is the Operations Manager of the Vancouver Island Operations and started his Electrical apprenticeship with Canem Victoria Division in 1980. He progressed through the field positions of Serviceman and Foreman, and in 1995 came into the office to be a Project Manager of both Service work and large scale projects. In 2000 Dale became an ‘A’ ticket electrician.

Camping with his family, helping with his 2 daughter’s ball teams and working on his property are how Dale enjoys spending his personal time.

Les Hodgson

Vancouver Island Business Development
(250) 751-7760 

Les Hodgson is responsible for the Business Development throughout the Island.  Les has been with Canem Systems since starting his trade and has accumulated over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry.

As a highly respected authority in the design/build process, Les achieved the Illuminating Engineer’s Society awards for three design/build projects in 2005 including Quality Foods Campbell River, Quality Foods Qualicum and the Rix Centre for Ocean Discovery.
As a seasoned professional, Les is one of Canem’s chosen mentors to the next generation of electricians and management personnel working in the company today.

During his spare time, Les finds enjoyment in NASCAR racing and fishing.

Brian Van Herk

Manager of Roll Out Services
(250) 585-9007

Brian is responsible for the overall operations of the National Rollout Division. 

Brian began his apprenticeship with Hodgson Electric in 1993, earning his journeyman status in 1997. As a result of the Hodgson Electric purchase in 1998, Brian joined the Canem team. Having over 15 years of experience in the electrical industry, Brian joined the Nanaimo branch in 2001 as a Project Manager where he provided his skill and expertise in overseeing diverse projects before taking on his role in managing the Rollout Division.  

Brian won top apprentice honours for BC during his apprenticeship training and is Gold Seal certified.

Brian can be found spending family time camping in the summer and coaching both his kids in minor hockey in the winter. During his spare time, Brian enjoys playing guitar, woodwork and recently started playing hockey himself.