Partnerships

Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development exists to support the economic success of the Nation and create long-term benefits for its Members.

We do this by developing business and equity opportunities for the Nation and its entities through a focus on building meaningful business partnerships and industry relationships.

What Makes a Good Partnership?

Strong, local footprint in our Nation’s traditional territory in the Wood Buffalo region
Leaders in their industry – supporting enhanced service offerings by Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies and employment opportunities for Nation Members
Commitment to engage in legacy contracts and equity investments in assets, resulting in economic benefits to Nation for years to come
Aligned with our corporate and community values

Although our partnerships are unique, we all share common values and a commitment to collaboration.

- Ryan Coish, Vice President, Business Development

Our Five Pillars for Sustainable Partnerships

Royalty

Delivers a financial return to the Nation to support community programs, services, and infrastructure

Education & Training

Builds the capacity and skills of our people, particularly our youth, through education, training, and development programs.

Equity

Creates equity opportunities and shared ownership models for the Nation, providing a predictable revenue stream to deliver sustainable growth and prosperity to future generations.

Employment

Offers sustainable, meaningful employment opportunities to Nation Members

Engagement

Ongoing communication, trust, and a commitment to build meaningful, lasting relationships in alignment with the Nation’s Vision, Values, and strategic priorities.

Royalty

Delivers a financial return to the Nation to support community programs, services, and infrastructure

Education & Training

Builds the capacity and skills of our people, particularly our youth, through education, training, and development programs.

Equity

Creates equity opportunities and shared ownership models for the Nation, providing a predictable revenue stream to deliver sustainable growth and prosperity to future generations.

Employment

Offers sustainable, meaningful employment opportunities to Nation Members

Engagement

Ongoing communication, trust, and a commitment to build meaningful, lasting relationships in alignment with the Nation’s Vision, Values, and strategic priorities.

Focus on Partnership

OCL Group Inc.

2023-2024 Partner of the Year

OCL Group Inc. is a values-driven, fully integrated pipeline, construction, and maintenance contractor. Their core areas of business include construction, repair, and alteration of pressure piping for facilities and pipelines, fabrication, maintenance, civil earthworks, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Their knowledgeable and innovative approach has opened new doors, providing employment and training opportunities for our Members while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Their support extends far beyond business, touching the heart of our community through contributions to events like the Nation’s Treaty Days celebration, the Members' Christmas Party, and our Golf Tournament.

Civeo

2022-2023 Partner of the Year

Civeo is a workforce accommodations specialist dedicated to helping people maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while living and working away from home.

We are thrilled to present our 2022-2023 Partner of the Year award to Civeo, a longstanding and dedicated partner of the Nation. This award celebrates Civeo’s visionary and transformative impact, exceptional achievements, and unwavering commitment to creating positive change. Their work not only aligns with the Nation’s values and Eight Community Pillars but also upholds our Five Pillars for Sustainable Partnerships. Civeo consistently goes above and beyond providing support through employment and training opportunities for our Members, and generously contributing to our community events.

Please join us in congratulating Civeo on this well-deserved recognition!

Treeline Well Services

2021-2022 Partner of the Year

Treeline Well Services LP, supplies service rigs to the Western Canadian Oil and Gas Industry. They are the largest provider of SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage) service rigs by number of customers and rigs – with the newest service rig fleet in Canada. Thank you for your outstanding commitment to our continued partnership!

Andy Popko

VP, Indigenous Relations & Major Accounts
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul

NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul

2019-2020 Partner of the Year

With approximately 300 employees across nine branch locations throughout Western Canada’s energy corridor, NCSG provides crane and heavy haul services to various industries, including refining, upgrading, upstream oil and gas, utilities, forestry, mining, and wind energy.

Meet All Our Partners

Interested to learn more about partnering with us? Contact Us!