2025 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award Winner!
Lynden Penner, M.Sc., P.Eng., P.Geo.
J.D. Mollard and Associates (2010) Limited
ACEC-SK proudly recognizes Lynden Penner, M.Sc., P.Eng., P.Geo., President of J.D. Mollard and Associates (2010) Limited, as the recipient of the 2025 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award — the Association’s highest individual honour.
This prestigious award celebrates a distinguished member of Saskatchewan’s consulting engineering and geoscience community whose career exemplifies technical excellence, leadership, mentorship, and service to the profession, business, and society.
A Distinguished Career Spanning Nearly Four Decades
Over a 39-year career, Lynden Penner has made exceptional contributions to consulting engineering and geoscience in Saskatchewan, Canada, and beyond. A University of Saskatchewan graduate with a Master’s in Geological Engineering, Lynden began his career at J.D. Mollard and Associates under the mentorship of the firm’s founder, Dr. Jack Mollard. Building on that legacy, he became President and Owner in 2010, leading the company into a new era of innovation and technical excellence.
Lynden is widely regarded as an industry leader in terrain analysis, air photo and satellite imagery interpretation, remote sensing, and geohazard assessment. His expertise has been instrumental in projects that have shaped Canada’s landscape — from major hydroelectric developments and transmission line routing to shore erosion modeling and resource management. His groundbreaking methodologies for predicting shoreline erosion have been applied across western Canada, supporting sustainable design and environmental stewardship.
Leadership, Mentorship, and Innovation
Beyond his technical achievements, Lynden has made profound contributions as a mentor, educator, and innovator. He has shared his expertise through university lectures, professional workshops, and technical papers, and continues to teach Terrain and Site Analysis at the University of Regina. Colleagues describe Lynden as a generous mentor who nurtures curiosity, precision, and professionalism in the next generation of engineers and geoscientists.
Under his leadership, J.D. Mollard and Associates has expanded its use of emerging technologies, including LiDAR, UAV-based imagery, and geophysical surveys, advancing how terrain and subsurface data inform infrastructure planning. His focus on safety and innovation has earned the firm recognition for excellence in both technical capability and workplace culture.
Service Beyond the Profession
Lynden’s contributions extend well beyond his professional achievements. A dedicated community leader, he has volunteered with the Regina Challenger Baseball program, Conquest Boys Club, and numerous charitable and arts organizations. Together with his family, he has demonstrated deep compassion through foster care and adoption, embodying the spirit of service this award honours.
A Legacy of Excellence
Throughout his career, Lynden has embodied the values at the heart of consulting engineering — integrity, innovation, mentorship, and service. His leadership has elevated not only his firm and profession but also the communities his work has served.
Congratulations to Lynden Penner on receiving the 2025 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award — a fitting recognition of an extraordinary career dedicated to advancing engineering, geoscience, and society.