Backwoods Energy Services is a 100% Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation-owned company providing construction, maintenance, and operational support services across Western Canada.
This is a site-based position operating within the Heartland area. If you enjoy hands-on work, working around heavy equipment, and being part of a team that keeps site operations moving safely and efficiently, this may be a great fit.
Backwoods Group is building our candidate pool for upcoming Site Services projects throughout Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.
As new projects and contracts come online, we are looking to connect with experienced industrial construction professionals who are ready to support a variety of site services scopes.
Ideal candidates will have previous site services and/or industrial construction experience and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where they may be required to support multiple scopes based on project needs.
Depending on the position and project, candidates may be required to have relevant safety certifications, equipment certifications, a valid driver’s licence, and/or other site-specific qualifications.
Opportunities are anticipated at multiple locations throughout Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. Exact workforce requirements, project locations, schedules, start dates, and durations will vary depending on individual contracts and client requirements.
Please note: This recruitment initiative is intended to establish a qualified candidate pool for upcoming and potential project opportunities. Applying does not guarantee immediate employment or placement on a specific project.
If you have industrial experience and are interested in being considered for upcoming Site Services opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Submit your application and qualifications to join our candidate pool. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available.
Build your next opportunity with Backwoods Group.
About Backwoods Energy Services
Backwoods Energy Services is one of the largest Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada and a leading service provider for utilities, oil and gas, forestry and mining industries in western Canada, with headquarters located in Edmonton, Alberta. Having been in operation for more than 30 years and was acquired by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in 2015. Backwoods takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients while simultaneously generating economic opportunities for the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.
Access Mats/ Rig Mats / Crane Mats
Matting sales, rentals, logistics, washing and other services for reliable access and terrain protection. Pre-job field assessments with services.
Civil Earthworks
Civil earthworks projects including pipeline reclamation, lease abandonment, construction of access roads, bridges, leases, well pads, laydown yards, and ponds, excavation and backfill, finish grading, vegetation management, spill recovery & disaster/emergency response, and traditional land use.
Environmental
Reclamation, pipeline abandonment, well-site abandonment, facility abandonment, pipeline segment removal, remediation and reclamation, lease and access reclamation and restoration and environmental construction.
Forestry
Timber salvage, commercial logging, clearing pipeline and powerline right of ways, well and lease pad and seismic lines, grubbing, mulching, burning and log haul and skidding.
Mechanical
Pipeline maintenance services on steel piping; flex pipe; flex steel; fiberglass; plastic and poly mainline; gathering systems; and riser and camelback installs. Facility Installation including pumpjacks; single and multi-well pads; compressor stations; gas plants; and oil batteries. Integrity & Repair Solutions for line digs, pipe repairs include cut-outs, recoating, and inline inspection assistance.
