Bantrel encourages and supports the development of training programs
which enable Aboriginals/First Nations
to meet the company's employment and
business requirements.
Bantrel and Bantrel Constructors Co. have a long history of construction
projects that are located near Aboriginal/First Nations communities or land
used by these communities.
The more prominent of these are:
- Syncrude Canada - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Suncor Energy - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Husky Bi-Provincial Upgrader- Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
- Manitoba Hydro Electric Project-Limestone, Manitoba
- Kemano Completion Project-Kitimat, British Columbia
- Shell Canada Limited - Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Bantrel recognizes that the needs and priorities of these local
communities must be taken into account. We respect the diversity of
Aboriginal culture, recognize the importance of the land and cultivate
relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
Bantrel conducts its business as a contractor to “Owner” companies and
therefore works in support of its clients’ policies and procedures regarding
Aboriginal Employment and Development, while at the same time, working with
the Building Trades Unions to ensure employment and training opportunities
are made available to the Aboriginal community.
Our Committment to Aboriginal/First Nations Communities
- Ensure our projects comply with client policies and project
agreements regarding Aboriginal Affairs
- Ensure that together, Bantrel and Aboriginal/First Nations
communities near our operating areas achieve the maximum benefit from
opportunities associated with our business undertakings
- Ensure consistent, equitable management of Aboriginal/First
Nations issues throughout Bantrel’s projects
- Benefit from the advantages of diversity in its workforce.
By working with neighbouring Aboriginal/First Nations communities,
Bantrel encourages and supports the development of training programs which
enable Aboriginals/First Nations to meet the company's employment and
business requirements. Bantrel promotes the development of post-secondary
programs to encourage Aboriginal/First Nations people to take advantage of
energy industry opportunities by supporting:
- Educational awards
- Apprenticeship programs
- Summer student programs
- Cooperative programs with local educational institutions
Aboriginal/First Nations communities neighbouring our projects provide a
unique opportunity to develop a stable local workforce. We strive to achieve
a workforce which is proportionately representative of the qualified
employable Aboriginal/First Nations people within our operating areas.
Bantrel works with these communities to ensure that Aboriginal/First Nations
people are given fair employment opportunities in engineering, procurement
and construction activities.
We believe that by developing positive relationship with the Aboriginal
communities whose lives may be impacted by our activities, we can achieve
our business interests and at the same time support the local community.