The Origin Team
The people building this work.
Origin is led by Indigenous leadership and supported by a growing network of technical partners, advisors, and collaborators. The team is being built intentionally — with community at the centre.
Founder
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jordyn Burnouf
Black Lake First Nation & Nehiyaw, northern Saskatchewan
Energy strategist and community energy leader with more than a decade of experience advancing Indigenous-led energy initiatives across Canada.
Technical Partner
Geothermal Technology Partner
Curtis Cook
President & CEO — Rodatherm Energy Corporation
Founder, President & CEO of Rodatherm Energy Corporation — developer of a patented Waterless Geothermal System. Founder of three successful energy companies with cumulative asset value exceeding $1B.
Growing the Team
This team is being built with intention.
Origin is actively building its leadership and advisory team across a number of disciplines. We are looking for people who understand what it means to do this work well — not just technically, but relationally.
Indigenous Leadership & Governance
Community partnerships and governance design
Project Finance & Fundraising
Infrastructure capital and grant strategy
Community Engagement
Relationship-building and First Nations liaison
Engineering & Technical
Systems design and project implementation
Ready to work together?
Contact Origin