Indigenous Engagement

As a Certified Aboriginal Business with the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and a Validated Indigenous Business with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), we are proud to be a fully recognized Aboriginal member of the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA). Additionally, we are a member of the Export Indigenous Network in Saskatchewan.

Over the past two years, we have established eight key First Nation partnerships to enhance our capacity and deliver specialized services across various traditional land use areas. These collaborations allow us to provide exclusive engineering, abandonment, environmental, innovation, and ancillary services while integrating local Indigenous content into our operations. We strive to exceed 50% Indigenous labour in our workforce, contributing to our clients' Corporate Sustainability Reporting Metrics and fostering goodwill within the communities we serve.

We are deeply committed to fostering long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect. This commitment is reflected in our approach to communication and stewardship. We prioritize honest, transparent, and responsive communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and informed. We also respect Indigenous communities' deep connections to the land and environment, striving to promote a balance between economic development and environmental sustainability. Our dedication extends to creating meaningful employment and training opportunities within local communities. We actively seek to procure goods and services from Indigenous-owned businesses, and we are committed to providing training for Environmental Assistants and GIS technicians, which supports long-term, sustainable employment benefits and contributes to human capital development. By integrating local Indigenous perspectives into every aspect of our projects, we emphasize their vital role in project execution and deliverables.

Our commitment extends beyond individual projects. We emphasize the integral role of local Indigenous communities in project execution and deliverables, ensuring they are actively involved throughout the process. As an advisor to the Indian Resource Council and a member of the Indigenous Roundtable with the Alberta Energy Regulator, we are well-positioned to engage in meaningful consultation and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.