Paula R. Klink, PhD, P.Eng., FEC

Paula R. Klink is an environmental engineering consultant in Kingston, ON, with over 25 years of experience in areas ranging from air emissions modeling for small businesses to source water protection, with special expertise in historic landfills. She designed diesel engines and developed and implemented emission monitors and controls in coal-fired boilers. In addition, she has developed and taught environmental and engineering courses at both Queen’s University and Royal Military College.  

Klink served as a volunteer member of Engineers Canada’s Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) for over 10 years in positions with increasing leadership responsibility, culminating as chair in 2022–2023. She also acted as liaison between CEAB and the Engineers Canada board of directors. Klink has experience evaluating international engineering licensing practices with the International Engineering Alliance, most recently serving as chair of an APEC evaluation.

Klink has been involved in women in engineering activities since the 1980s when she was an undergraduate engineering student at the University of Wisconsin. She has held national roles in the Society of Women Engineers, but she is most proud of her work creating the activity GoEngGirl. [email protected]