At West Earth Sciences Ltd., we are a proud Indigenous environmental and construction management service provider, offering a diverse and integrated range of specialized solutions to meet the unique needs of our vast customer base. Our expertise spans the lifecycle of any given project, from project conception to final restoration.
Our multidisciplinary team engages meaningfully with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, emphasizing compliance, corporate responsibility, and social governance. Leveraging our technologies, we transform critical information into unique, cost-effective, and time-saving solutions, that enhance project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. Our commitment to client centric operations coupled with our experience, integrated services, and Indigenous stewardship, positions us as a trusted partner in delivering comprehensive and holistic environmental and construction solutions in any geographic location.
Our team of skilled professionals that includes but is not limited to, environmental scientists, specialists, project managers, field personnel, biologists, agrologists, hydrologists, geologists, engineers, CSAPs, and GIS specialists seeks to assist clients achieve their goals by transforming concepts into reality while meeting regulatory, community and environmental requirements. This includes front-end project planning, design and regulatory approvals, pre and post-development site assessments, environmental liability assessment and reduction, water supply evaluation and permitting, construction and operations monitoring, and soil and groundwater remediation and reclamation.
West utilizes cloud-based technologies to ensure that projects adhere to budgeted cost and schedule expectations. Favorable project metrics are achieved using West's ERP, Dynamics 365, and corporate adherence to the waterfall methodology of project management. Realtime reporting eliminates the variability of schedule and cost deviations and enhances the linear workflow when compared against the baseline work breakdown structure. Further use of field based data collectors, ArcGIS, UAV's, robotics, machine control and virtual networks facilitate project continuity and workflow transition no matter the limitations imposed by physical restrictions like extreme weather, global pandemics or natural disasters.
With offices located throughout Canada, West provides local expertise to support any sized project, geographical terrain or inclement weather type. As a provider of solutions to a multitude of industries that include oil & gas, pipeline, power, mining, construction, forestry, agricultural, commercial, and governmental sectors, West has the diversity and experience to propose, craft and execute upon a solution that exceeds the desired results of a client. In many instances, this includes variations of a generic best practice used outside the client's industry or line-of-sight.
West has a history of technology innovation that includes advancements in machine control, water sampling technologies, robotics, airborne sensing technologies and UAV's. This has established West as a technological market leader in both the environmental and geomatics industries and has enhanced client operations while greatly reducing the cost of field deployment. Looking ahead, West is focused on the development of remote sensing ecosystems, the deployment of next generation renewables in the power generation market, improved water reuse and productivity, increased resource productivity through the deployment of smart machine-to-machine software and analytics.
At West Earth, we're excited to share how our journey began and how we've grown over the years. Discover the significant milestones, key achievements, and innovative ideas that have shaped our path. Dive into our history to see how our vital decisions and commitment to excellence have led to our company's growth and success.
West Industrial Ltd. (West) was founded by Jeremy Cheyne and James Dyack after a successful corporate disposition of its predecessor, West Oilfield Holdings Ltd. The primary objective was to seek out arbitrage opportunities in the energy services sector that included human capital intensive businesses (as opposed to asset heavy) to facilitate nimble operations during the global energy downturn.
Gibralt Capital Corp., the family office of the Belzberg family, secured a majority equity position in West. Sam Belzberg is appointed the Chairman and both him and Doug Pulver joined Jeremy Cheyne on the Board of Directors.
West acquires Bekmar Holdings Ltd. Bekmar was a mechanical contractor focused on commercial and industrial underground utilities construction, gasfitting, and commercial base building. Under West's guidance, Bekmar constructed/retrofitted hotels, shopping centers, schools, universities with a client roster that included Costco, ATCO, SAIT, the City of Calgary, and multinational REITs.
West acquires Can-Am Geomatics Corp. from its founding shareholders. The platform investment adds 200 employees and included offices in Calgary, Sherwood Park, Bonnyville, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, and Swift Current. Can-Am was founded in 1973 and was widely considered the premier land survey and geomatics company serving the energy sector in western Canada.
West sponsored Kurt Bensmiller in the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby and the Ponoka Stampede. The sponsorship with the Bensmiller family proved serendipitous as the West Industrial Chuckwagon Team won the triple crown that included the Rangeland Derby Championship, the Calgary Stampede Aggregate Champion, and the Ponoka Stampede Champion.
With deep sorrow, Sam Belzberg passed away at the age of 89. With his passing, the shareholders of West acquired the majority interest in West from Gibralt Capital Corp. but his legacy at West will continue to be honored.
Can-Am and Bekmar are rebranded to West Geomatics Ltd. and West Mechanical Ltd. Shortly thereafter, West Mechanical Ltd. and the Can-Am legal entities (including proprietary data) were successfully sold in a corporate disposition. West maintained the geomatics and land survey divisions of the business.
West Industrial Ltd. is rebranded to West Earth Sciences Ltd. to reflect the overall branding and corporate direction of the organization more appropriately.
Jason Sexsmith is appointed to the West board of directors.
West secures it first, sizable (>$5 million), well abandonment program which led to the creation and quick growth of the Asset Retirement division. The Site Rehabilitation Program (Alberta) and the Accelerated Site Closure Program (Saskatchewan) contribute to continued organic growth for West Environmental Ltd. from a growing client base.
West completes a number of innovations that include a proprietary crop survey tool for energy companies to delineate surface lease encroachment, an Indigenous mapping tool for the Site Rehabilitation Program, a VIIRS hot spot detection tool that led to a grant from the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (“AMII”), and advancements in our workflow using field based data collectors and robotics.
West forms a joint venture with the Flying Dust Band (Saskatchewan) aptly named FDB West Environmental JV.
West successfully divests West Geomatics Ltd. to Caltech Geomatics. The corporate sale was a watershed moment, six years in the making, and proved the initial investment thesis was sound.
West achieves 3 million consecutive 'Lost Time Incident' Free hours which is a testament to the employees commitment to the culture of safety.
West forms a joint venture with Morgan's Construction, aptly named Asiskey Construction LP.
West is nominated by ATCO as the Indigenous Vendor of the Year.
David specializes in Remediation, Reclamation, Demolition and Liability Management. Focused on understanding clients' risk tolerance, he strives to find the best solution that meets the owner's strategy through use of the most suitable regulations leading to site closure or Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) management.
Tyler leads the Business Development and Indigenous Relations team in all aspects related to growth. Developing and maintaining relationships is his forte, and Tyler prides himself on understanding client expectations. He enjoys a challenge and motivates everyone around him to deliver best-in-class service, ensuring West consistently exceeds expectations. Communication, patience, and strong business acumen make Tyler an invaluable asset to the West leadership team.
Our mission is to disrupt the sectors we operate in by creating a workplace that embraces diversity, accountability, innovation and operational excellence while championing the communities' in which we work and the partnerships we have developed. Through our pursuit of technology and our adherence to safety, quality and execution we strive to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to the most recognized clients in North America.
By 2025 with technological advancements and expanded geographical reach, West will achieve an annual revenue of $250 million CDN with a total workforce exceeding 750 employees.
Meet our Board of Directors - a team of passionate leaders with a wealth of experience across various sectors. Their guidance and commitment to excellence help West Earth achieve its goals and sustain success. Get to know the dedicated individuals who are steering our company's future.
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West is a proud supporter of Blueberry River First Nations' first annual Cultural Camp held at the Pink Mountain Ranch in British Columbia. This five day event includes a line-up of activities for all ages to celebrate the Blueberry River culture in their traditional territory.
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