The 35-year continuing success of our firm is based on our dual corporate philosophies:

- Strive to be the technical experts in the field of elevators; and,
- Develop methods of applying this knowledge for the benefit of our clients.

RiA is registered as a professional engineering firm in multiple provinces. As well, we are a registered consultant with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). We hold further membership, either corporate or personal, with the following organizations:

- National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA);
- CSA Elevator Safety Code Technical Committee (CSA B44);
- Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE);
- Staff registered as Professional Engineers in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick;
- Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI);
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);
- Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE);
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA);
- Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO).


We are one of Canada’s most experienced elevator consulting firms, and in terms of staff size and business volume, one of the largest firms. Our offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, and Saint John enable us to serve clients on a national basis and provide the resources and experience of eight consultants with varied backgrounds, including professional engineers, elevator mechanics, equipment installers, and provincial safety inspectors.

Through the inspection of over 1,000 elevating units annually across Canada, we have considerable experience and knowledge of elevator issues and their relevance to building owners’ operational and financial interests.