Totally
Safe
Water
Canwest Tanks And Ecological Systems is a developer and manufacturer of Water and Wastewater Tanks and Wastewater Treatment Plants including Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR) wastewater treatment systems. We have been serving BC and western Canada for over 30 years and are a leader of innovation in the wastewater treatment industry.
Canwest Tanks, under the new ownership of the Eaton Family of Western Canada, focuses on best practise manufacturing and expert engineering. As a leader in the industry, Canwest applies globally recognized, proven, and innovative technology to organic processes. The 27,000 sq. ft. production plant and manufacturing facility is located in Surrey, BC.
Our products meet all governmental regulations. We partner with several distributors to improve customer service and convenience in the markets we serve.
Our mission is to provide solutions for water and wastewater tanks, and wastewater treatment systems that offer Safe Water. Canwest’s tanks and treatment systems provide outstanding performance, future-proofing from catastrophe system failure and economic advantages that are unseen in industry competitor offerings.
Unlike the general engineered systems seen in the wastewater treatment industry, Canwest Tanks offers a specific engineered solution to provide a targeted and customized approach based on mass production.
Canwest Tanks & Ecological Systems works in partnership with Municipal and Provincial Health Departments and the Ministries of Environment to ensure that our products are above compliance and regulation standards.
Our Management Team
Keith Blasius
GENERAL MANAGER
Mr. Blasius is an accomplished and goal-driven professional offering over thirty years experience in retail, manufacturing, commercial real estate, executive leadership, logistics, market analysis and business development. He has a passion for identifying business inefficiencies and developing and implementing strategic plans to create opportunities and results. Mr. Blasius is looking forward to incorporating his manufacturing experience to Canwest Tanks & Ecological Systems as he oversees the organization’s operations.
His experience includes: Vice President Supply Chain, Vice President Operations, Director Corporate Service, Director Business Analysis, and Director Real Estate Development at The Jim Pattison Group owned Overwaitea Food Group, and Vice President of Saltspring Coffee.
Seyed Ebrahimi
Production Manager
Seyed Ebrahimi brings over 25 years of experience in operations management, production leadership, and reinforced composite manufacturing for industrial applications. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Chemistry from Azad University of Tehran and an Associate Certificate in Leadership from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Throughout his career, Seyed has managed complex production environments, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in engineered products. His expertise spans reinforced composite systems, quality control, and regulatory compliance, with a proven record of optimizing workflows and implementing robust safety programs. Seyed’s leadership emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Before joining Canwest, Seyed served as Production Manager at Parissa Laboratories in North Vancouver for over 10 years, overseeing manufacturing and quality for consumer products. He also spent 5 years as Project Leader/Quality Control for ZCL Dualam in Vancouver, supporting large-scale tank production.
Seyed was previously Senior Composite Specialist at Noor Ista Plastic Company (NIPCO) in Iran, where he helped establish a new production facility from concept to full-scale operation, expanding the team from 5 to 270 and managing all training, operations, and maintenance.
At Canwest, Seyed leads operations and production of MBBR systems, lift stations, and HDPE and FRP tanks, ensuring on-time delivery and stringent quality. Recognized for his hands-on leadership and commitment to safety, Seyed drives operational efficiency and supports Canwest’s mission to deliver durable, sustainable water and wastewater solutions.
cheryl gomes, M.ENG., P.ENG., ENV SP
Director of Business Development
Cheryl Gomes is a professional engineer with 14 years of experience across consulting, construction, manufacturing, and megaprojects in water infrastructure throughout North America.
With a background in process engineering and construction, she has led multidisciplinary projects from concept through commissioning and handover. She prioritizes strong relationships and efficient, solution-oriented execution.
Her hands-on experience includes site inspections, commissioning leadership, contract administration, and pilot testing for small remote communities and megaprojects. She has also delivered packaged treatment systems through her manufacturing experience and her role on the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade — one of North America’s largest wastewater projects.
Cheryl bridges technical insight with business strategy. She has founded, owned, and operated 3 Canadian corporations in real estate and clean technology, bringing entrepreneurial vision to her engineering practice.
She holds a B.Sc. in Honours Bio-Organic Chemistry from McGill and an M.Eng. in Chemical and Biological Engineering with an Engineering Management sub-specialization from the University of British Columbia. Cheryl is an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), holds a real estate license and marketing certification, and is pursuing a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) designation from the Corporate Finance Institute.
Known for her energy, determination, and commitment to exceptional client service, Cheryl leverages her cross-sector expertise to drive growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships for Canwest Tanks. She is passionate about streamlining processes, empowering teams, and ensuring seamless project delivery.
Carolina Lenis
Wastewater Designer
Carolina Lenis is a Wastewater Designer with over 10 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment, project management, and sustainability across Latin America and Canada. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Universidad de Antioquia and a postgraduate diploma in Water Management, complemented by academic exchange at the Universidade de São Paulo.
Carolina specializes in designing and implementing advanced treatment technologies for municipal and industrial applications. Her expertise includes moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), activated sludge systems, nutrient removal, and process optimization. She has led projects from concept through commissioning, managing compliance, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
Known for combining technical rigor with collaborative leadership, Carolina drives projects that achieve environmental and operational goals. Her experience includes eight years as Project Engineer at Eduardoño SA, developing innovative industrial wastewater solutions, and as Project Manager at Demizine Technology in Vancouver, leading multidisciplinary teams and infrastructure projects.
Passionate about sustainability and continuous learning, Carolina holds certifications in emerging wastewater technologies, circular economy, and green solutions. She is a Certified Environmental Professional-in-Training (CEP-IT) through ECO Canada. Her hands-on, collaborative approach ensures lasting performance and value for our clients at Canwest Tanks.