Local & Aboriginal Content

Thompson recognizes the importance of a strong local involvement and will employ local/aboriginal personnel and subcontractors wherever possible to benefit both the project and the community.

We will continue to upgrade its operations and resources to fulfill the region’s requirements. Our contacts for Northern Employment include, but are not limited to:

  • The Athabasca Tribal Council First Nations Employment office, located in Fort McMurray (780-791-7445) communicates with us when non-skilled and skilled employees enter their data base.
  • Fort McMurray Employment Assistance Service Centre (780-714-3029), Apex Employment and Career Services (780-790-9080), Human Resources and Development Canada, all provide services to Thompson Construction Group, as above.
  • The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Council of Canada has requested us to provide input on employment and training of the Aboriginal community, across Canada.
  • The Councils of the Driftpile Cree Nation and Janvier First Nations have been in discussion with us to further the training and employment opportunities of their people.

Thompson has maintained ongoing working relationships with Fort Chipewyan First Nations, Bear Slashing, Tuccaro Inc. Group of Companies, IPS Medical of Fort McKay, CenterFire Contracting of Anzac as well as the Driftpile Cree and Alexis First Nations, to provide various clearing, excavation and grading operations to supplement our core strengths.

Local, Aboriginal & Canadian Content Analysis

Aboriginal content is very important to TBCLP and our Clients. Of the below noted Direct Hire Employees, the following identifies Aboriginal content:

During the 2020 year, we employed a total of 228 individuals who have classified themselves as Canadian Aboriginal. These numbers include hourly employees working in the field. Our current average is around 15% of our workforce.

An analysis of our payroll reveals the following demographics:

Most of our staff come from western Canada with the majority coming from Alberta.

Gender & Age

An analysis of our payroll reveals the following demographics, with our current average at 14%:

During the 2020 year, we employed 213 female employees. These numbers include hourly employees working in the field. Our current average is around 14% of our workforce.

An analysis of our payroll reveals the following age groups:

During the 2020 year the average age of our field personnel is 42 years old.