Our Team
Starting in 1992, Oland Engineering Limited has built it’s business on the strength of over 2,000 designs, many of which had to live up to some very difficult onsite design criteria. Their approach has been to work closely with owners, contractors, suppliers and approving authorities so that the construction process goes as smoothly as possible.
Our sewage consulting work in the Valley is extensive and, above all, we pride ourselves in maintaining a close working relationship with approving authorities at various government levels, along with many of the best contractors and suppliers in the Valley. The backbone of a successful product is very much dependent on bringing this team together and our mandate is to provide successful hands-on planning and project management from beginning to end.
Maggie Oland
Office Manager
Jeff and Maggie started Oland Engineering Ltd. in 1992, and following his marriage proposal, they create a business specializing in a unique field. Jeff’s friend suggested sewage treatment design, and the journey began. With a fax machine, a big 1990s cell phone, and our first hire, Wayne Somcher, we dove into septic system design. Wayne became like family, and the business quickly thrived. Today, their son-in-law, Dustin Cunnington, has joined them and has brought fresh energy and innovation to the company, helping them to continue a legacy built on integrity, hard work, and specialized expertise.
Maggie has lived in Kelowna since 1974 and enjoys cooking, baking, golf, yoga, paddleboarding, snowshoeing, volleyball, and travel. Recently becoming a grandmother has been a highlight of Maggie’s life. Jeff and Maggie have three wonderful adult children who inspire them every day. Family is at the heart of everything they do, and Maggie is grateful for the memories, experiences, and opportunities they have had along the way.
C. Jeffery Oland, P. Eng.
Principal Engineer
Jeff Oland, P.Eng., is a highly accomplished professional engineer with over 35 years of experience specializing in septic and wastewater sewerage systems. Born, raised, and educated in Nova Scotia, Jeffs academic foundation spans Biology, Environmental Science, and Mechanical Engineering. This multidisciplinary background laid the groundwork for his career, blending technical precision with environmental stewardship.
Jeff’s early career took him across the globe, working with a Canadian-based company to develop and implement cutting-edge land survey systems. Jeff and his wife, Maggie, relocated to British Columbia in 1989, where they raised three children. Jeff has implemented his education and experience to founding and operating Oland Engineering Limited, a firm renowned for its excellence in wastewater management. Over the decades, Jeff has designed and implemented more than 2,000 septic and wastewater systems, earning a reputation for innovative, reliable, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Dustin Cunnington
Field Technician, Designer, ROWP
Dustin is native to Kelowna, where he has lived for 39 years. He is building a wonderful family with his wife, Jamie, their son Kaslo, and their soon-to-arrive daughter.
Outside of work, Dustin enjoys family camping trips and relaxing by the pool with his acoustic guitar. Currently pursuing his ROWP credential, Dustin is excited about a future in the wastewater treatment industry and planning sustainable systems.
Wayne Somcher
Senior Civil Engineering Technologist
Wayne has been a long-time Oland Engineering team member, providing technical and drafting support. Having a diploma with distinction in Civil Engineering technology and a degree in the Medical Sciences, Wayne is passionate about contributing to Oland Engineerings’ sewerage system designs.
Married to his spouse, Lorraine, Wayne enjoys camping, motorcycling, nature walks, gardening, family time, and reading. Wayne’s fun time is spent working on VBA in a spreadsheet or getting into the drafting headspace of a challenging sewage system design.