TDB Consultants Inc. was founded in Prince George, BC, in 1987 by Timothy Douglas Baines. Over the past three decades, the company has grown into a respected resource management firm—adding expert staff, new technologies, and expanded capabilities to better serve clients across the natural resource sector.
After Mr. Baines stepped away in 1999 to pursue other opportunities (while continuing to contribute to select projects), TDB remained under steady, forward-thinking leadership. The company built its reputation on delivering innovative, practical solutions and fostering long-term partnerships.
TDB has a strong track record of collaboration—forming strategic alliances and joint ventures with organizations in technology, mapping, environmental services and resource management.
In 2025, TDB acquired NorCan Consulting Ltd., a well-established firm specializing in archaeology and heritage services. This strategic move expanded our expertise in cultural resource assessments, heritage permitting and Indigenous engagement.
Today, TDB NorCan offers fully integrated, multidisciplinary consulting services—supporting projects across Prince George, BC, and beyond, with a continued focus on collaboration, community and client success.
TDB Consultants Inc. is founded
Timothy Douglas Baines opens TDB in Prince George, BC, focusing on resource management services.
Leadership transition
Mr. Baines moves on to new opportunities but continues contributing to TDB projects. The company continues to grow under steady, strategic leadership.
Expansion through innovation & partnerships
TDB builds its reputation through:
- Technological innovation
- Strategic partnerships
- Joint ventures in mapping, environmental, and resource management services
TDB welcomes three new partners.
- Cassandra Findlay
Cassandra is a Licensed Log Scaler and has been with TDB for over 20 years. Cassandra is a Project Manager within Scaling Department of TDB Consultants which includes Log Scaling, Weigh Scaling and the Residue and Waste Operations for post harvest activities.
- Mark Carlson, RPF
Mark has been a Professional Forester with TDB’s Forestry Department for 25 years. Mark manages projects for many of TDB clients, including Permitting and Multiphase Forestry Development for government agencies such as BC Timber Sales and BC Hydro.
- Roy Dresen, RPF
Roy has been a Professional Forester with TDB’s Forestry Department for 18+ years. Roy manages projects which include both Permitting and Multiphase Forestry Development for timber tenure licensees and resource developers. Roy also manages TDB’s Woodlot tenure.
TDB acquires NorCan, expanding into:
- Archaeological & heritage consulting
- Cultural resource assessments
- Indigenous engagement
TDB NorCan: Integrated, multidisciplinary consulting
Now operating as a combined team, TDB NorCan offers end-to-end support for resource and heritage projects across BC and Canada.
