Jean-Guy Levaque

Jean-Guy Levaque, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO

Senior Project Principal, Director of Sales and Client Relations
Jean-Guy Levaque

Jean-Guy is a Specialist Roofing Consultant with over 43 years of construction experience, including 31 years of roof consulting, providing practical solutions for high-profile national clients on retrofit and new construction projects. A fluently bilingual expert, he is recognized across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. As Director of Sales and Client Relations, he drives business development and advises on company standards. With extensive experience in management and ownership, he leads teams with integrity and dedication, always striving to meet client needs. Jean-Guy is passionate about advancing best practices and quality in roofing and building sciences.

Services
Building and Structural Restoration Assessment and Capital Planning New Construction
Email
Office Location
Burlington
Education
Architectural Technology Diploma, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1982
RRC Registered Roof Consultant, RCI Inc., 2013
RRO, Registered Roof Observer, RCI Inc., 2007
GRP, Green Roof Professional, 2008
MAATO, Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, 1987
Association
CIB W83 International Committee on Roofing Materials and Systems, Chair 2023 - present
IIBEC Bylaws and Chapter Development Committees 2023 - present
CSA, CSA A123.26 Task Group Member 2023 - present
IIBEC, President, 2015-2016
Member Construction Specs Canada (CSC)
President, 1998, Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)
Industry member, Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA)
Industry member, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)
Industry member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Representative Projects

1401 Boulevard Talbot, Chicoutimi

Roof Assessment
The project included a roof scan and remediation.
Project role
Client Service Manager, Project Principal
Services
Building and Structural Restoration

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Roof Condition Assessments 100+ schools
Performed detailed, non-invasive, on-site condition surveys of existing roof systems. Generated a detailed roof inventory identifying the various roof types, structure, area, material, conditions, and deficiencies, including access ladders, etc. Identified critical roof replacements and repairs: provided budgets, recommendations, and prioritization for 10-year roofing systems renewal/replacement plan, and provided detailed roof plans. The Pretium reports, roof plans, and database assisted and formed the basis for replacement/renewal/repair budgeting and plans for the next ten (10) years for the facilities reviewed.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
  • PCA and Capital Planning

The Scarborough Hospital

Low Slope Roof Replacement
Replacement of the existing protected assembly roofs at the Birchmount Campus site. Work involved salvaging the existing insulation and ballast for re-use with the new roof assembly. Contractor qualification processes were also developed towards a successful selection of qualified contractors and a successful project.
Project role
Project Director, Senior Technical Lead
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Roofing
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Jean-Guy Levaque is a frequent presenter on roofing in the building science industry. He most recently presented in Italy at the International Federation of the Roofing Trades on North American roofing techniques and trends. Jean-Guy has also presented as a panel Moderator at Rooftech 2023 on Climate Change Impact – how should we construct roofing for the future and is a frequent presenter at IIBEC education programs