05/15/2026
At a recent team gathering, we celebrated a significant milestone for two of our valued team members, Kyler Hammel and Vince Labelle, who reached their 15-year anniversary with Tomlinson.
Kyler began his career with Dufresne Piling Company (DCP) immediately after graduating from university, joining the company as an Estimator and Project Coordinator. Early in his career, he quickly became known as the go-to person in the office for IT-related challenges, demonstrating both technical curiosity and a talent for problem-solving alongside his estimating and coordination work.
In 2013, about two years into his career, Kyler took on a major opportunity - managing the Parliament Hill West Block Project. This complex, four-year assignment provided invaluable experience and tested his skills under demanding conditions. During this time, Kyler demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and composure beyond what would be expected of someone so early in their career. Many will recall the security incident that occurred on Parliament Hill during that project. Fortunately, Kyler was unharmed, though confined to the site until the investigation concluded. In true Kyler fashion, this likely only added a few hours to what was already a full and dedicated workday.
Today at Tomlinson, Kyler serves as a Senior Estimator, recognized for his expertise in piling, shoring, deep building excavations, and site services. He continuously seeks to expand his knowledge and capabilities, exploring how software programs function, interact, and can be optimized. His ability to identify system limitations and devise creative workarounds reflects the same analytical mindset and persistence he’s shown throughout his career. Beyond his professional achievements, Kyler’s strength and determination have guided him through life’s challenges. He is a devoted husband and proud father to two young daughters, balancing his demanding career with unwavering commitment to his family.
Vinny's journey with us began 15 years ago on the piling crew at Kent and Gladstone. At that time, he could not speak a word of English. However, with determination and hard work, he not only overcame the language barrier but also excelled in his trade. Encouraged by his father, who was a welder with Dufresne, Vinny pursued his welding tickets. He labored while practicing his welding skills, eventually challenging and passing all his welding tickets in various positions.
Throughout his career, Vinny has welded on numerous job sites, working with crawler cranes and driving piles. His expertise and dedication did not go unnoticed, and he rose through the ranks to become a foreman. In this role, he has led teams in front of cranes and drills, always ready to step in and weld when needed. Vinny's story is a testament to his unwavering commitment, hard work, and growth. He embodies our core values of Growth, Driven, and Committed, consistently delivering the highest standards of work and building trusted relationships with his colleagues and customers.
We are honoured to celebrate both Vinny, affectionately known as “Vin Diesel,” and Kyler on their impressive 15 years of dedicated service with Tomlinson. Vinny, we’re incredibly proud of your achievements and grateful for your many contributions. Kyler, your expertise, curiosity, and problem-solving spirit continue to make a lasting impact - often leaving the rest of us smiling as we try to figure out what you’ve already mastered.
Congratulations to you both on this well-deserved milestone. We look frward to many more years of success and collaboration together!
