ABOUT US

A collective of like-minded digital technology experts—bonded by experience.

Brigade was founded in 2016 by Canadian army veteran Matt Austin. Matt was inspired after seeing a lack of Canadian companies actively recruiting veterans and soldiers in the field of innovation.

Despite their proven dedication to safety, projects and teamwork, there was no one place for soldiers to call home. That all changed with Brigade.

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OUR MISSION

“Matt and his team were great partners and with their hard work, I was successful with the delivery of my commitments and projects. “

MISSION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

Our guiding principles.

Brigade is a rapidly scalable digital integration company that delivers brilliant digital installations to a wide range of industries. We operate on a “why not?” philosophy to ensure our innovative solutions always go beyond the limits of what our customers believe to be possible.

Creative independence

Creative independence

Strength in diversity and professionalism

Strength in diversity and professionalism

Leadership-Safety

Leadership through safety

Dedication through quality

Dedication through quality

VISION STATEMENT

VISION STATEMENT

Safe, reliable, innovative, and forward-facing.

Every day and with every project, Brigade aims to be the safest and most reliably innovative design-build integrator of digital features that shape the future of how we live and work.

Create lasting solutions

Create lasting solutions

Provide unparalleled service

Provide unparalleled service

Be innovative & agile

Be innovative & agile

Deliver the highest quality services

Deliver the highest quality services

OUR MILESTONES

Rapid growth, driven by partnerships.

SEPTEMBER 2016

September 2016

Brigade is incorporated as Legion Construction Inc., as a home for veterans looking for work primarily in the construction space.

DECEMBER 2016

December 2016

Brigade wins its first major contract at Pearson International Airport, to install digital departure boards.

DECEMBER 2017

December 2017

Brigade concludes the year with installation of over 400 displays and features at Pearson Airport, Union Station and with other commercial clients. The company focuses primarily now on digital display installation.

OCTOBER 2018

October 2018

Brigade completes digital installations for Toronto’s new Union Station food court, including a digital elevator wrap. The company expands into structured cabling and networking.

DECEMBER 2019

December 2019

Brigade completes multiple digital installations for major commercial brands and private schools. The company has begun partnering with new technology startups and expanding into design and electrical scopes of work.

JUNE 2020

June 2020

Brigade initiates work with a major Canadian quick-service restaurant chain installing digital menu boards across Canada. The company also expands operations to Atlantic Canada and into the Western provinces.

OUR TEAM

Meet the experts who ensure your project is a success.

Director - Applied Data Services

Robert Elliott

Rob brings over 20 years of campaign, communications and policy development experience to Brigade from a history of working in government, politics and consulting. Rob has advised senior cabinet ministers, municipal, provincial and federal candidates, industry associations, charities and everything from small mom-and-pop shops to large fortune 500 companies.

VP Finance

Kelly Austin

From her very beginnings, Kelly has focused on accounting and finding financial efficiencies in business systems. Having held senior analyst roles at Accenture and Manulife, Kelly brings over 14 years of accounting experience as a CPA, CMA. 

CTO | Founder

Matthew Austin

A military engineer veteran, Matt has founded multiple successful startups prior to Brigade. In Brigade he is responsible for new technologies, tech integration and optimization, business development and investments. His day-to-day work and passion focuses on data science modelling, data analysis and engineering in the Brigade Data division.

Director - Applied Data Services

Robert Elliott

Rob brings over 20 years of campaign, communications and policy development experience to Brigade from a history of working in government, politics and consulting. Rob has advised senior cabinet ministers, municipal, provincial and federal candidates, industry associations, charities and everything from small mom-and-pop shops to large fortune 500 companies.

VP Finance

Kelly Austin

From her very beginnings, Kelly has focused on accounting and finding financial efficiencies in business systems. Having held senior analyst roles at Accenture and Manulife, Kelly brings over 14 years of accounting experience as a CPA, CMA. 

CTO | Founder

Matthew Austin

A military engineer veteran, Matt has founded multiple successful startups prior to Brigade. In Brigade he is responsible for new technologies, tech integration and optimization, business development and investments. His day-to-day work and passion focuses on data science modelling, data analysis and engineering in the Brigade Data division.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Join the team of a truly innovative company.

Brigade is all about creating innovative, unique solutions in the digital technology space. Interested in furthering your career? Contact us to learn about joining our team.

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