Who We Are

Recreation Consultants – Tourism Consultants – Strategic Development – Project Specific Expertise – Recreation Planners – Tourism Planning – Master Plans – Alberta – British Columbia – BC – Saskatchewan – Western Canada 

Fort Macleod Strategy Input Session, Photo Credit: Expedition Management Consulting Ltd.

Our Story

Expedition Management Consulting

Our founder and Managing Director, Justin Rousseau, has 14 years of experience managing tourism and recreation organizations. After overseeing many projects, Justin determined the need for a tourism and recreation planning firm dedicated to uncompromising quality and value.  In 2009, he acted on that vision and founded Expedition Management Consulting.  Justin has surrounded himself with an outstanding staff team and partners with exceptional organizations.  This ensures deliverables are of the highest quality… every time.

Expedition Promise

We are committed to finding innovative solutions that transform organizations, businesses and communities.
Meet the Expedition Team

Justin Rousseau

MBA, BA (Tourism and Recreation)

Managing Director

Since 2009, Justin has built Expedition into a thriving and successful tourism and recreation consulting practice. He has done this through his dedication to the highest possible client service and his personal commitment to client satisfaction. When you engage Expedition, Justin will be with you from the very beginning of your project, to the very end. This commitment also extends well beyond project completion and many Clients have enjoyed the opportunity to meet Justin for coffee to discuss challenges and opportunities during implementation. It is this type of personal service that Expedition can offer because Justin is the owner/operator and is deeply invested in the on-going success of his Clients.

Justin has led hundreds of successful projects, managed multi-million dollar budgets, supervised large staff teams and driven strategic initiatives in large, mid-sized and smaller organizations. Justin enjoys helping organizations increase revenue, decrease cost, and drive performance. He is committed to high quality work, professionalism and outstanding results.

Maxwell Harrison

BA (Tourism and Recreation)

Senior Associate

Maxwell is an innovative tourism and recreation development professional who has had the distinct pleasure of working with dozens of communities across Canada throughout his career. Maxwell is motivated by helping communities achieve their goals and expand the economic, social, and environmental benefits of tourism, recreation, parks, and culture. He does this by developing well-researched and well-supported strategies, plans, and assessments that are customized to reflect the unique characteristics of the communities he works with. As a member of the EMC team, Maxwell is committed to high quality work, professionalism, and outstanding results.

Maxwell Harrison

BA (Tourism and Recreation)

Senior Associate

Maxwell is an innovative tourism and recreation development professional who has had the distinct pleasure of working with dozens of communities across Canada throughout his career. Maxwell is motivated by helping communities achieve their goals and expand the economic, social, and environmental benefits of tourism, recreation, parks, and culture. He does this by developing well-researched and well-supported strategies, plans, and assessments that are customized to reflect the unique characteristics of the communities he works with. As a member of the EMC team, Maxwell is committed to high quality work, professionalism, and outstanding results.

Cassandra Gilmore

BHPE (Sport and Recreation Management), MBA Candidate

Associate

Cassandra is an innovative sport and recreation management specialist with over eight years of experience operating and programming recreation facilities. She is passionate about engaging communities and developing strategies that are driven by community perspective. She stays informed of recreation trends and effective strategies that contribute to enhanced quality of life in communities. Framed by a growth mind-set, Cassandra understands the importance of activating recreation spaces and facilities through programs, events, and activities that are engaging and sustainable. A professional dedicated to quality work and the EMC team, Cassandra is people-centered and committed to solutions that are transformative.

Erin Pote

B.ED

Associate

Erin is an innovative public engagement practitioner, facilitator and trainer. Erin specializes in designing and implementing public engagement processes that support a shift from conflict to constructive participation. Erin has successfully engaged with a wide variety of cultures and has had particular success in engaging with Indigenous communities. She believes in a collaborative approach to building relationships and partnerships, thus creating the space for divergent groups to share their experiences in order to build understanding and move forward – together.

Erin Pote

B.ED

Associate

Erin is an innovative public engagement practitioner, facilitator and trainer. Erin specializes in designing and implementing public engagement processes that support a shift from conflict to constructive participation. Erin has successfully engaged with a wide variety of cultures and has had particular success in engaging with Indigenous communities. She believes in a collaborative approach to building relationships and partnerships, thus creating the space for divergent groups to share their experiences in order to build understanding and move forward – together.

Breanna Hives

BA (Tourism and Recreation)

Associate

Breanna is a highly skilled graphic designer who also possesses a Bachelors degree in Recreation and Tourism. Breanna’s passion for both design and content help bring her work to life – creating striking plans that truly speak to the audience. Breanna continues to evolve her creative content for each and every client and sees every project as a unique creative challenge.

Customized Project Expertise

Extensive Partnership Network

Your project is unique.  That is why Expedition works closely with an extensive network of subject matter experts who add value to your initiative.  We provide customized expertise that relates directly to your project needs.

Graphic Designers

Veteran graphic designers who ensure your communications are clear, crisp and engaging.

Architects

Leading architects who have designed many successful recreation and tourism facilities across Canada.  

Environmental Assessment Specialists

Environmental assessment specialists with extensive experience in habitat assessment, restoration design, environmental monitoring and management.  

Landscape Architects

Talented landscape architects who ensure that outdoor spaces engage individuals while at the same time integrate with natural features and environmentally sustainable systems.

Researchers

Professional researchers who specialize in collecting and analyzing market research that is specific to your project.  

Engineers

Mechanical, structural and electrical engineer partners who ensure the best technical advice is available to your project.