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Backwoods Energy Services

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Driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities

Edmonton, Alberta

Oil and Gas
51–200 people

About

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.

Open positions

Project Coordinator - Senior

On-site · Edmonton

The Project Coordinator provides administrative oversight and operational support for multiple industrial construction contracts, acting as a primary liaison between stakeholders. They are responsible for establishing project coordination frameworks, tracking deliverables, and ensuring effective resource and manpower planning.

Temporary Industrial Turnaround Security Guards

On-site · Edmonton

The Industrial Turnaround Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a secure environment through regular patrols, access control, and monitoring of industrial facilities. They must also document incidents, conduct hazard assessments, and respond to emergencies while enforcing site safety regulations.

Labourer / Flagger

On-site · Fort Saskatchewan

Flaggers are responsible for directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic using signals and radios on active construction sites. They must also set up and maintain traffic control equipment like cones and barricades to ensure a safe work zone.

Various Security Guard Positions

On-site · Edmonton

Maintain a safe environment by patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and controlling site access. Respond to incidents, document security activities, and enforce company safety policies.

Dispatcher - New

On-site · Edmonton

The dispatcher coordinates daily security operations, manages staffing schedules, and acts as the central communication point between clients and security personnel. They are also responsible for monitoring security systems, responding to emergency alarms, and maintaining accurate operational records.

Equipment Truck Driver- Class 1

On-site · Nisku

The driver is responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of access mats to client locations in northwestern Alberta. Key duties include performing pre- and post-trip inspections, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring professional customer service during deliveries.

Security Guard - Edson

On-site · Hinton

Maintain a safe environment by patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and controlling site access. Responsible for reporting irregularities and completing daily hazard and incident reports.