Operations Manager, Building Division, Rutherford Contracting Ltd. 

Leah Traviss is Operations Manager for the Building Division with Rutherford
Contracting Ltd. She has over 17 years of experience in the ICI sector and has been
involved in many projects varying in size and complexity – including new construction,
retail renovations and interior fit-outs. Prior to joining Rutherford, Leah worked with
some very reputable general contractors including PCL, MARANT, Vanbots/Carillion &
Govan Brown.

As an advocate for the promotion and advancement of women leaders in construction,
Leah has volunteered with several associations within the industry. She is the current
Director of Community Outreach with CAWIC Board and has held this position for the
past four years. With CAWIC, Leah has led many initiatives including the Habitat for
Humanity Women’s Build, Dreamer Day and The Shoebox Project for Women. Leah
has recently joined the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Entertainment
Committee and is also an active member of the TCA’s Young Construction Leaders
(YCL) group which she previously held a position with from 2013 to 2017.

She is a strong believer in the power of networking and encourages women and
students interested in building their careers to do the same by getting involved with
associations such as TCA & CAWIC.

Contact: teamcawic@cawic.ca