Bantrel takes pride in our commitment to our people and to our communities. Our team members demonstrate personal leadership through volunteerism, corporate philanthropy, and their continued commitment to these initiatives. The greatest asset to Bantrel has always been and will continue to be, our people!
Some of the key initiatives/causes that Bantrel has supported include:
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Bantrel Cares
Bantrel Cares is a a corporately matched giving program. We connect our team members with a listing of over 61,407 Canadians charities, and will match donations to the charity of choice up to a maximum of $500 per donation. Bantrel, respects and cares about the values of each individual and Bantrel Cares is one way to demonstrate that.
Engineering Day of Caring
The Engineering Day of Caring (EDOC) is an annual event, now celebrating its 18th annual. Executed in partnership with the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, where the engineering community comes together to challenge each other to strengthen communities across the region.
This year’s 2024 project supported the Family First Society in Fort Saskatchewan. The Family First Society is a not-for-profit that provides support in mental health, victim services, social assistance, a multitude of programs, all free of charge.
Projects included the installation of storage and a new boot room, new electrical, the addition of sound dampening tiles, building new fences and benches, painting, sewing, completion of a sensory room, and some unique art projects including a rock-climbing wall!
Tree Canada
In 2021 Bantrel became a Partner in Planting with TreeCanada, a national not-for-profit dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments. Giving back to our community through community giving and volunteerism is just one way Bantrel is demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. Bantrel volunteers continue to plant native shrubs and trees in both Edmonton and Calgary communities, annually.
Brown Bagging for Kids
BB4CK (Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids) is a non-profit charitable organization which provides free lunches in schools to children who otherwise may not have a lunch. #TeamBantrel had the wonderful opportunity to help out in a hands-on and in-person way by assembling 1842 lunches. We look forward to supporting BB4CK in the future.
Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer
Bantrel continues to support and participate in the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer. On July 20–21, #TeamBantrel (made up of 11 riders and an ambitious support crew) joined over 1,500 cyclists in Strathmore, AB to ride over 200km in this year’s 2024 Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer. With the help of #BantrelCares and the incredible generosity of friends and family, Bantrel’s ride team surpassed its fundraising goals, raising over $33,000 in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation!
From 2013–2017, Bantrel was a Peloton Partner/Sponsor in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer (RTCC), which included a corporate team of registered riders, as well as Bantrel volunteers hosting one of the Pit Stops for riders along the course. This two-day bicycle trip is a monumental task, directly supporting the patients and families utilizing Calgary’s Tom Baker Centre and Edmonton’s Cross Cancer Institute. Bantrel employees from across the province have participated and volunteered in this life changing event.
MS Bike
In 2021 the Bantrel Bobcats took first prize with an astounding 2,229kms total. The team raised nearly $2,000. Bantrel has participated in MS Bike since 2018,which is also a two-day bicycle ride stretching over 180 kms from Airdrie to Olds and back.
Since 2018, nearly $12,000 dollars has been raised and donated to MS.
Red Cross
Bantrel has always rallied together and continues to join in the ongoing efforts to help those impacted by devastating events and/or natural disasters. To name just a few: the floods in Calgary in 2013, the wildfires in Fort McMurray in 2016, and in British Columbia in 2017, as well as the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey that closed the Bechtel office and affected our colleagues in Houston in 2017.
In 2013, a total of $45,692 was donated to the Canadian Red Cross, Alberta Flood Relief Fund which included an employee contribution and corporate match program. Adding to this total, the Bechtel Group Foundation donated an additional US$25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross. During the 2015 wildfires in Fort McMurray, Bantrel made a $25,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross, along with employee contributions.
Heart and Stroke Foundation Big 
Bike
The Edmonton office for the last 15 years has participated in the Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike. Riding a 30-person bike around Hawrelak park to promote good heart health. Over this time, Bantrel employees have raised over $75,000.
Ronald McDonald House
Bantrel has participated in the Meals that Mend program at the Ronald McDonald house in Edmonton. This employee-driven initiative has hosted brunch for the guests staying at the Ronald McDonald house every quarter since 2015.
Holiday Product Drives
Throughout the year, Bantrel always makes an effort to bring the Christmas spirit to those less fortunate. Supporting organizations such as Santa’s Anonymous, the Food Bank, the Mustard Seed and the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.