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First Nations companies competitive in battle for oil sands jobs

July 21, 2014 by Rob Hislop Leave a Comment

When it comes to landing contracts in Alberta’s oil sands, First Nations groups are no longer the beneficiaries of easy deals.

Chief financial officer of Fort McKay Group of Companies, Marguerite MacDonald says, “Four years ago, we didn’t have to bid on a lot of the work that we now bid for. It is no longer a given. All the plants have tightened spending and reduced costs.”

courtesy: Fort McKay Group

courtesy: Fort McKay Group

That has meant, companies like MacDonald’s are touting their core strengths and becoming more competitive. The Fort McKay Group is working more closely with producers such as Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Inc. to adapt to their clients needs and regulations.

While the major companies have moved towards controlling their costs, they continue to be bound by law to consult with, and provide opportunities to, aboriginal communities impacted by the industry.

courtesy: Suncor

courtesy: Suncor

Suncor’s Mary Peg Campbell, says while there is a legal obligation, working with aboriginal businesses makes sense, “they know the area, know the customers and the environment and they work near the community,

Over the past ten years, Suncor has shelled out $2-billion in contracts with First Nations and aboriginal businesses.
(source: Regina Leader Post)

Filed Under: Alberta, Canada, News Tagged With: Alberta, Alberta's oil sands, crude oil, First Nations, Fort McKay Group of Companies, Marguerite MacDonald, Mary Peg Campbell, oil, oil companies, oil industry, oil sands, pipeline, Suncor Energy

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