An Aboriginal Owned Contractor established in 1990 and has evolved into a recognized and trusted leader providing earthworks and environmental construction solutions to our clients. Services include:
- Bridge & Road Interchange Earthworks
- Tower Foundations & Commercial Building Projects
- Environmental Construction (Ponds, In-stream/Riparian Restoration, Landfills, Retaining/MSE Walls)
- Remediation/Reclamation
- Soil Treatment
- Decommissioning/Demolition Services
- Specialized Excavation to Support Pipelines & Pipeline Integrity Programs
We have an extensive fleet of earthworks equipment and highway soil hauling trucks to service urban and remote site projects in Western Canada.
- Protection of Our Number One Assets – Our People
- Safety – from start to finish
- Culture not only promotes, but embraces Safety at its core
- Safety Training
- CSTS – All Field Staff & Supervisors
- WHMIS – All Field Staff & Supervisors
- Prime Contractor – Supervisors and Senior Field Staff
- First Aid – Supervisors & Senior Field Staff
- H2S Alive – Supervisors & Senior Field Staff
- Fitness for Work Evaluations – All Field Staff & Supervisors
- Alcohol & Drug Testing – All Employees and Post Incident
- Ground Disturbance – Supervisors & Senior Field Staff
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Certification
- Awards & Certifications
- 2013 ARCHA Safety Award
- IS Networld
- ComplyWorks
- PICS
- Merit Contractors Association
- Alberta Construction Safety Association
- COR – Alberta Human Resources & Employment (since 1995)
- Alberta Work Safe – 3 time “Best Safety Performer” Award
Workforce Overview – Stability & Reliability
- Peak Workforce ~150 personnel
- Core Workforce ~100 personnel
- ~25% of Core Workforce have been with KLS for more than 5 years
- ~15% of Core Workforce have been with KLS for more than 10 years
Experience & Skills
- Large scale earthworks projects (mass excavation, road/interchanges, environmental construction, remediation)
- Oilfield construction projects
- Environmental approvals & permits
- In-stream projects/environmentally sensitive areas (including Provincial & Federal Parks)
- Large volume soil transportation & placement projects
Bench Strength (Trained/Certified Personnel)
Skills/Qualifications |
# of Personnel |
Heavy Construction Equipment |
~37 |
Light Construction Equipment |
~26 |
Highway Tractor/ Trailer Drivers |
~35 |
Supervisors/ Project Management |
~15 |