FIRST NATIONS

FIRST NATIONS

Hazelwood has completed over 30 projects for, or in collaboration with, 19 separate First Nations located on Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia. The aggregate value of these Hazelwood projects with various First Nations is greater than $200M since 2004.

Hazelwood has an excellent reputation of hiring and training First Nation community members, subcontractors, and suppliers, and they seek to foster lasting relations with Indigenous communities. Some First Nation members have been working for Hazelwood for well over 10 years.

For more information on how Hazelwood can work with you on your Nations project, please contact:

 

Tom Richey
Business Development Manager
t: (250) 824-0653

Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Selma Par Subdivision Sechelt, BC Shishalh First Nation - Project is ongoing, however we have set the following targets: $750k spent on First Nation Businesses / Subcontracts, 4200hrs for First Nation Employment and 900 hrs of training
1150 Maughan Rd Nanaimo, BC Snuneymuxw First Nation is the Owner/Client.
Tlowitsis Reservoir & Water Supply Black Creek, BC Tlowitsis First Nation is the Owner/Client. Hiring of 2 Nation members
Bamfield Main Rd Surfacing Project, Contracts 1, 2 & 3 Bamfield, BC Huuayaht First Nation is the Client. Nation members will be hired for various positions (TCPs, Equipment Operators, Labourers, etc.). Accommodations and meals arranged through Nation Businesses.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Whaling Pt. Boat Launch Mill Bay, BC Client is the Malahat Nation - Project was completed by our JV partnership with the Nation (Malahat-Hazelwood Construction)
Hesquiaht Water Main Replacement Hesquiaht, BC Client is Hesquiaht Nation - Setup services for our camp and donated infrastructure to the community. Hired local band members
Ahousaht Roads & Drainage - Phase 2 Ahousaht, BC Hired local band members as equipment operators and labourers, purchased fuel from the Nation and rented land for our camp.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Ahousaht Roads & Drainage - Phase 1 Ahousaht, BC Hired local band members as equipment operators and labourers, purchased fuel from the Nation and rented land for our camp.
Malahat Business Park Mill Bay, BC Client is the Malahat Nation - Project was completed by our JV partnership with the Nation (Malahat-Hazelwood Construction).
BC Hydro BR2 2 - Penstock Recoating Seton, BC Hazelwood committed to spend approximately $1.5M toward First Nation Businesses.
Hesquiaht Community Infrastructure Upgrades Hesquiaht, BC Hesquiaht Nation was the Client - Setup services for our camp and donated infrastructure to the community. Hired local band members
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Ahousaht Solid Waste Management Centre Ahousaht, BC Ahousaht First Nation was the client. Hazelwood hired local band members as equipment operators and labourers, purchased fuel from the Nation and rented land for our camp.
Ahousaht WWTP Ahousaht, BC Ahousaht First Nation was the client. Hazelwood hired local band members as equipment operators and labourers, purchased fuel from the Nation and rented land for our camp.
Upsheek Tashee Trail, Pacific Rim National Park Tofino, BC 2400hrs of Training for Nation residents; 6,000hrs of direct labour, $200k spent with First Nation Businesses.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Anderson Creek Water Main Ahousaht, BC Ahousaht First Nation was the Client. Hazelwood hired 3 band members to be part of the work crew. Also used local accommodations and fuel from the Band. Over the years, Hazelwood as continuously supported and donated to Ahousaht First Nation youth basketball programs.
IR #4 Gravity Sanitary Sewer and On-site Water Main Cedar, BC Snuneymuxw First Nation was the Client. Hazelwood hired several band members as equipment operators and labourers.
Wilson Road Sanitary Sewer STEP System Duncan, BC Cowichan Tribes was the client. Hazelwood purchased gravel from First Nation and hired band members to work on the project.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Jimmie Creek Hydro Project Toba Inlet, BC The owner, Alterra Power, had an IBA with the Klahoose First Nation. Hazelwood worked closely with the Band and Alterra to ensure the commitments of the IBA were met.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Sakwi Creek Hydro Project Agassiz, BC The owner, WindRiver Hydro, had an IBA with the Sts-ailes First Nation. Hazelwood worked closely with the Band and WindRiver to ensure the commitments of the IBA were met. We direct hired band members as operators, labourers, TCPs. We also subcontracted the concrete formworks to a local First Nations owned company.
Haa-ak-suuk Creek Hydro Project Vancouver Island, BC Hired approx. 10 members of the Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation.
Jamie Creek Hydro Project Gold Bridge, BC Hired several members of the Xwisten First Nation (formerly the Bridge River Indian Band) and hired Nation owned subcontractors for various services to ensure the owner, Boralex, met the goals established in their IBA with the Nation.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Ahousaht Solid Waste Facility Ahousaht, BC Hired Ahousaht First Nation Band members and used local accommodations and fuel supply. Continued to donate to and support local youth organizations.
IR #2 and #4 Water Main Replacement Projects Cedar, BC Snuneymuxw First Nation was the Client. Hazelwood hired several local band members as equipment operators and labourers.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Barr Creek Hydro Project Tahsis, BC Hired several members of the Mowachaht First Nation and hired Nation owned subcontractors for various services to ensure the owner, Synex Energy, met the goals set in their IBA with the Nation.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Maaqtusiis Subdivision - Phase 1 Infrastructure Ahousaht, BC Ahousaht First Nation was the Client. Hazelwood hired several members as equipment operators and labourers and provided extensive training. Also used local accommodations. Donated to and supported various youth sports teams and programs.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Canoe Creek Hydro Project Port Alberni, BC Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation was the owner/client. We hired several Tla-O-Qui-Aht band members and provided training. One individual, Brent Masso, still works for us 12 years later as a Rock Truck driver.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
Itatsoo Force Main Itatsoo, BC Itatsoo First Nation was the client. We hired several bands members as part of our work forces and stayed in local First Nation owned accommodations.
Nanoose Green Shores Project Nanoose, BC Rented local accommodations and hired band members for required labour and traffic control services.
Project Name Location Indigenous Involvement
China Creek Hydro Project Port Alberni, BC Hupacasath First Nation was the Client. We hired several band members as equipment operators and labourers on the project and provided training.

SUPPORTING FIRST
NATIONS ECONOMIES

BY PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITIES

BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES

BY PROVIDING CREATIVE APPROACHES TO COST EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

INVESTED IN FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES

First Nation Employee Testimonials

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

“I love working for Hazelwood. The guys are great and I
have been really able to grow with the company. Started
out driving rock truck and now have learned how to
use the loader and excavator. Good pay and excellent
benefits.”

Brent Masso – Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

Hupacasath First Nation

“Hazelwood gave me a break at a time when the industry
was really tight. With their commitment to excellence
it was a pretty challenging but very rewarding work
environment. As a direct result of their mentoring I have
gone onto work in the renewable energy sector and
have made a career out of it spanning over 13 years.
Hazelwood, thanks for believing in me”

Shawn McAnerin – Hupacasath First Nation

Ahousaht First Nation

“I learned a lot by working with Hazelwood on the project
in my community. My co-workers were friendly and
the work environment was very safe. We were always
provided with the tools and equipment required to do the
job well and safely. They pay well too and I look forward
to the next job.”

Fred Matersdorf – Ahousaht First Nation

Seton Lake First Nation

“Hazelwood treated me well with a focus on safety and a
work environment that promoted excellence. I would not
think twice about working for these guys again.”

Russell Peters – Seton Lake First Nation

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