Leading as Trailblazers, Technicians, and Professionals

Our Team

  • Donna Ohlson | Vice President

    Donna Ohlson

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Bio

  • Janine Ballingall

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Bio
  • Billy Mooney | Business Development

    Billy Mooney

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Bio
  • Jane Ling | Accounting Manager

    Jane Ling

    ACCOUNTING MANAGER

    Bio
  • Gordon de Souza | GIS & Approvals Manager

    Gordon de Souza

    GIS & APPROVALS MANAGER

    Bio

In Memorium

Tim Little
LATE-PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER

  • Tim Little was a co-founder of Synterra Technologies and a respected leader in the global seismic industry. Beginning his career in oil and gas exploration in 1978, Tim brought more than 40 years of experience spanning North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. He was widely known for his expertise in seismic program execution, project management, health, safety and environment, Indigenous relations, and cost forecasting—delivering complex programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.

    An entrepreneur through and through, Tim helped build Synterra into a trusted consultancy and expanded its reach internationally, including operations in Australia. He fostered a work environment rooted in a “work hard, play hard” philosophy—one that encouraged growth, curiosity, collaboration, and mutual respect. To Tim, the industry was an extension of family, and giving back through mentorship, volunteering, and service was deeply important.

    Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tim was a generous mentor, loyal friend, and steadfast supporter of those around him. He inspired a love of travel and adventure, led by example through his optimism and resilience, and was always ready to lend a helping hand—whether in the field, on the road, or in everyday life. His wisdom, humour, and positivity were constant, even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

    Tim’s legacy lives on through the people he mentored, the culture he helped create, and the values that continue to guide Synterra today.

Certificate of Recognition (COR) in partnership with the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP).
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG)
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors
ComplyWorks
ISNetworld member
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Indigenous Partnerships

Synterra respects the Indigenous Peoples within whose Traditional Territory we operate and work. We acknowledge that our projects span many Traditional Territories, Treaty lands and unceded lands across Canada and the United States. We also recognise that Indigenous Peoples’ relationship to the land and waterways continues to this day, as well as their unique histories, cultures and traditions.

At Synterra, we are committed to building and sustaining meaningful relationships based on mutual respect. Our approach is to work cooperatively and transparently with Indigenous groups in a manner consistent with Canada’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.

We are a member of the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business, which builds bridges between Indigenous businesses and corporate Canada.

Indigenous Partnerships | We are a member of the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business, which builds bridges between Indigenous businesses and corporate Canada.

Stakeholder Value & Memberships

We are the sum of the company we keep, so as part of Canada’s energy sector, we carry this responsibility through our professional affiliations and accreditations.

Our membership with ComplyWorks and ISNetworld allows us to keep our stakeholders working in harmony, staying ahead of risk, and protecting workers and worksites.

As long-standing members of the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG) and the Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC), our team has volunteered hundreds of hours to both organizations in pursuance of industry excellence through Board appointments and social committee work. Our affiliations not only foster industry fellowship, but stimulate investment and advancement of the science of geophysics and prospecting at large.

Stakeholder Value & Memberships | Our membership with ComplyWorks and ISNetworld allows us to keep our stakeholders working in harmony, staying ahead of risk, and protecting workers and worksites.

Environmental Stewardship

North American energy industries operate in a well-defined regulatory system with clear expectations for environmental management. Understanding the regulatory framework, the ecological impacts on sites, and available remediation as they relate to geophysical prospecting, are essential to growth and good business.

Intrinsically at the core of our service continuum are better ways to manage and reduce the environmental impact of your exploration project. We make sense of the science, data, risks, and regulations to present opportunities and solutions that fuel smart, practical decisions.

Our technical expertise and ability to see the ecological big picture, paired with Indigenous peoples’ knowledge and history with the land, makes us strong partners.

We are committed to supporting industry and its communities to operate in a sustainable manner.

Environmental Stewardship | Our technical expertise and ability to see the ecological big picture, paired with Indigenous peoples’ knowledge and history with the land, makes us strong partners.