Phillip Cancilla has been working in Mineral Processing for over 40 years in both technical service and sales. He is currently a partner in Heath & Sherwood, an equipment manufacturer located in Kirkland Lake. He has been an active member of  CIM since 1991 and on the CIM GTA West Branch executive serving as co-chair from 2018 -2021. 

Cancilla enjoys yearly visits to the CMP AGM in Ottawa where he networks with colleagues and introduces newcomers to the veterans at the conference and encourages students to get involved. His passion for hockey and community led to helping to establish the annual East / West hockey game. His strong commitment of giving back to community is evident in personal life where he coached minor hockey and served as executive in both boys’ & girls’ leagues for many years. He also proudly serves as an executive on the Hazel McCallion Foundation for Arts, Culture and Heritage.