Asian Star- Sital Singh Nanuan

Sital Singh Nanuan

Native Village:

I hail from Village Heon, Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Punjab, India.

Your Early Education:

I did Bachelors in Mechanical Engg from Guru Nanak Engineering College, Ludhiana (Then affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh) and obtained P. Eng. Certification from University of Toronto.

I also completed Post Graduation of Oil Sands Technology from University of Alberta.

When & Why You came to Canada:

I landed in Canada in 1975 after marriage.

Your career advancement initiatives and present occupation:

I started as EIT in Combustion Engineering and rose to the level of Chief Engineer (Mechanical) at Worley Parsons a Multi – National Company.

I retired as Chief Engineer from CoSyn in 2016.

Subsequently, I worked as Consultant with Rally Engg. Of Sherwood Park from 2016 to 2021.

I completed various prestigious projects like Syncrude – Study and recommendation of the infrastructure that was built in 1974 comprising

Power Plant Cooling Water Pipelines, Water Treatment Plant Sewage Plant etc.

And for Suncor, I planned and executed burying the existing Oil Pipeline by 10 Ft. below the surface because line was exposed due to the soil deterioration in the River.

 Your Regret in Life:

 Nope.

Pick Any One of Your Best Achievements:

I should not brag, however, as an acclaimed Mechanical Engineer, I did number of projects on National/International level, completed Water Cleaning Filtration Plant, Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar (Study & Engineering Design), completed Guru Nanak Dev Healing Garden in Don Mazankowski Heart Institute, University of Alberta with the co-operation of the community.

On technical side, developed Cos-B Rings used on slurry piping available all over the World, Large Bore Slip Joints, Rotatable Anchor Design, used on the Hydro transport and Slurry Piping. 

I was Lead Team Member that designed the First North American Hydro-transport line.

On political side, I have been serving as President of the Liberal Party of Canada various constituency associations in Edmonton for the last 16 years.

On community side, I have served as the President of Sikh Federation of Edmonton.

Were You Ever Discriminated?

Yes, in the beginning when the Canadians did not know me. However, slowly and slowly, I became the member of the Engineering Team.

 Are You Happy in Canada?

Very Happy. No complaints.

Any Comments on Canada’s Culture:

Now I am part of Canadian Culture and am proud that I belong to the Multi-Cultural Society which welcome all irrespective of their ethnicities.

 Any Comments on Canada’s Weather:

Summers are beautiful. No complaints of the white winters. I enjoy watching the Hockey games and spend plenty of time in the Swimming Pool.

What Brought You Success in Canada?

Hard Work and keeping my Hard as well as Soft Skills up to speed.

 Are You Willing to Help New Immigrants and How?

Yes, I do guide the new immigrants and advise them how to find the Job in the new environment. Do Counselling and tell them What they should do to stand on their own feet and must adhere to the learning curve.

 Your Message for Canadians of Asian Origin

Work hard and leave behind the arrogance and attitude before leaving India. Forget about the concept of superiority over the other Human Beings. In the Western World nobody is Inferior or Superior. There is no work that is Low Grade or Upper Grade. Learn any trade before departing India or you will be stuck in the low paying labour jobs for the rest of your life.