Welcome to
Kaizen Institute
Canada
We are committed to helping our clients change for the better through a holistic, structured approach that combines agile, digital, and Lean tools.
We empower all types of organizations to implement sustainable improvements through our consulting and training, guiding our clients on their KAIZEN™ journey.
Featured Events
KAIZEN™ Awards
North America 2026
Organizations across the US and Canada have been driving real, measurable continuous improvement. On September 24, we recognize the ones that prove what’s possible. Join us online to meet the 2026 winners and benchmark what sustained impact looks like.
Online Ceremony — September 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT
Free to attend
How Mallard Creek Polymers Exceeded
Its Productivity Target by 16%
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mallard Creek Polymers is a specialty chemicals manufacturer serving multiple industrial segments. This video case study shows how its main manufacturing facility partnered with Kaizen Institute to standardize changeovers and improve productivity. By aligning operators, engineers, and leadership around structured improvement practices, the site reduced variability, increased consistency, and achieved measurable performance gains.
Exclusive Video Case Study
Available Now!
Culture of Impact Series: Leadership, Digital, and the New Performance Paradigm
This is the first episode of our Culture of Impact Series, which brings together four leaders from Bank of America, Mærsk, Future Pipe, and TK Elevator to talk about what actually moves the needle: data that drives decisions, execution that sticks, and leadership that holds performance in place under pressure.
Free Webinar
June 2nd | 11 AM EDT
KAIZEN™ Podcast | Operational Excellence in Oil & Gas with Mark Conacher
In this episode, Mark Conacher, Former Director of In Situ and Sustaining Development at Suncor Energy, one of Canada’s largest oil & gas companies, shares how a breakdown between two engineering teams on a major capital program led him to Kaizen, and how that cut the timeline from four and a half years to under two. A candid conversation with Dan Chartier, Managing Director at Kaizen Institute Canada.
Free Podcast
Available June 18, 2026
Are you unlocking the full potential of Training Grants?
Explore the Employer Training Grants to identify programs that can cover up to 66% of your training costs, align with national best practices, and access expert guidance to accelerate capability building and performance.
Take this opportunity to refine your workforce development strategy and create new momentum for improving skills, productivity, and long-term competitiveness.
Last Events in Canada
KAIZEN™ Awards North America 2025
Celebrate excellence in continuous improvement at the 2025 KAIZEN™ Awards North America. This virtual event honors outstanding achievements in operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable performance across industries.
What’s Happening in Canada
Training grants for Canadian Employers
Canadian employers can use government grants to cover up to 100% of the cost of Lean and Continuous Improvement training delivered by Kaizen Institute. Kaizen’s programs are recognized under most provincial funding schemes, so your teams can build real operational capability, from 5S and Lean Manufacturing to Value Stream Mapping, without the financial burden falling on your organization.
Tariffs: how Canadian manufacturers can recover margin
As tariffs become embedded in the structural cost base, Canadian manufacturers can no longer rely solely on financial relief. Operational excellence through waste elimination, flow stability, and continuous improvement is becoming the primary lever to recover margin and build long-term resilience. Organizations that act now to improve their operations will be better positioned to compete in a permanently higher-cost environment.
Carbon credits: a strategic lever for ESG
Carbon credits are neither a silver bullet nor a distraction. When integrated into a rigorous ESG strategy, with a clear hierarchy of emission reduction first and high-quality offsetting second, they become a credible instrument for sustainable value creation. As regulatory frameworks tighten and investor expectations grow, understanding how to use carbon credits effectively is becoming a strategic imperative for Canadian organizations committed to long-term resilience and credibility.
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Our People
Carlos Bartilotti
Senior Principal
Calgary, Alberta
Colby Bell
Director of Project Management
Calgary, Alberta
André P. Oliveira
Partner
Toronto, Ontario
Abdelrahman Abdelhafez
Manager
Calgary, Alberta
Tamires Frauche
Project Coordinator
Calgary, Alberta
Gabriela Gasparron
Project Manager
Calgary, Alberta
Kelsey Gier
Partner
Calgary, Alberta
Luiz Di Grado
Senior Consultant
Calgary, Alberta
Be part of the KAIZEN™ team
With fresh challenges every week, working at Kaizen Institute will be a learning, inspiring journey. You will get the chance to work side-by-side with expert consultants and world-class client companies. If you are a curious problem-solver eager for a hands-on challenge, Kaizen Institute is your match.
Our Locations
Calgary
Suite 400, 909 17 Ave SW
T2T 0A4 Calgary, Alberta
Tel: (+1) 1 403 452 1795
ca@kaizen.com
Toronto
Sussex Centre
90 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Suite 1400
L5B 3C3 Mississauga, ON
Tel: (+1) 1 403 452 1795
ca@kaizen.com
Vancouver
Georgia Business Centre
Suite 1300, 1500 Georgia St,
Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6
Tel: (+1) 1 403 452 1795
ca@kaizen.com