Engineers Nova Scotia Council, staff, and the broader engineering community mourn the passing of Dr. Pemberton Cyrus, FEC, P.Eng.—a distinguished leader, educator, and volunteer whose legacy has left a lasting imprint on the profession in Canada.

Dr. Cyrus dedicated decades of service to Engineers Nova Scotia and Engineers Canada, shaping the profession at both the provincial and national levels. As a long-standing member of the Engineers Nova Scotia Board of Examiners, he reviewed hundreds of licensure applications, ensuring aspiring engineers met the highest standards of professional practice. His leadership on the Honours and Awards Committee reflected his deep commitment to recognizing excellence within the engineering community.

A recipient of the Engineers Nova Scotia Citizenship Award (2023) the J.D. Fraser Service Award (2019), Engineers Canada Fellowship (2008) and the Zone Award (1997). Dr. Cyrus was widely recognized for his exceptional service to both the profession and the public. Nationally, he played a pivotal role in advancing engineering education through his work with the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, including serving as Chair. His contributions helped shape the accreditation of university engineering programs across the country, reinforcing the quality and integrity of engineering education.

Above all, Dr. Cyrus was a passionate educator and mentor. Through his teaching, he inspired generations of engineering students—instilling in them not only technical knowledge, but also a deep sense of ethics, responsibility, and service. His ability to connect with students and support their growth made him a respected academic and a cherished presence in the classroom.

Dr. Cyrus’s thoughtful leadership, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to the profession will be deeply missed. His legacy lives on in the engineers he helped shape, the standards he upheld, and the community he so profoundly enriched.
 

Dr. Cyrus’s obituary can be found here.