Kleinschmidt Canada hires Jordan Almond as staff accountant

Kleinschmidt Canada has added Jordan Almond as staff accountant as the employee-owned hydropower and water resources firm expands its finance team in Peterborough, Ontario. Almond brings 11 years of accounting experience across healthcare, retail, construction and trades.

Why it matters: - Kleinschmidt Canada is adding finance talent as the company supports engineering, regulatory and environmental work for the hydropower and water resource sectors. - The hire brings experience in accounting operations, reporting and process improvement to a firm that serves utilities, public agencies and private owners across Canada.

What happened: - Kleinschmidt Canada announced that Jordan Almond has joined the firm as a staff accountant. - The company is based in Peterborough, Ontario. - Almond has 11 years of progressive accounting and finance experience. - His background includes work in healthcare, retail, construction and trades.

The details: - Almond’s experience includes full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, multi-entry operations, audit coordination and financial process improvement. - His career also includes contributions to system development and ERP implementation initiatives. - Almond has worked on acquisitions and integrations. - He holds an advanced diploma in Business Administration – Accounting from Conestoga College of Applied Arts & Technology. - He also holds a Business Foundations Certificate from Conestoga College of Applied Arts & Technology. - Levi Slike, accounting manager at Kleinschmidt, said Almond brings accounting experience, systems knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset to the team. - Slike said Almond’s experience with complex financial operations and process improvement will support the team as it grows and evolves. - Kleinschmidt Canada says it partners with utilities, public agencies and private owners to plan, design and improve water and energy infrastructure. - The firm says its services include hydropower and water resources engineering, dam safety, fisheries and fish passage, environmental science, licensing and permitting, and construction-phase support. - Kleinschmidt Canada says it is backed by Kleinschmidt’s North American network. - The company says it combines local knowledge with multidisciplinary expertise from feasibility through operations. - The firm says it is committed to client service, environmental stewardship and practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance safety, reliability and resilience. - The announcement includes the company website, more information. - The release also lists the company’s LinkedIn page, social media profile, and YouTube channel, video channel.

Between the lines: - The hire suggests Kleinschmidt Canada is prioritizing financial process strength alongside growth in its core infrastructure business. - Almond’s mix of accounting, systems and integration experience fits a role that may touch both day-to-day finance work and broader operational improvements.

What's next: - Almond will support Kleinschmidt Canada’s accounting function as the firm continues to grow. - The company’s focus remains on water and energy infrastructure projects across Canada.

The bottom line: - Kleinschmidt Canada is reinforcing its finance team with an accountant who brings operational and systems experience, not just bookkeeping skills.