Backwoods Energy Services

2 Jobs

124 Employees

About the Company

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.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Backwoods Energy Services
Job Title: Industrial Security Guard, MINING, BC
Job Description: **Job Title:** Industrial Security Guard **Role Summary** Provide security services at a mining facility, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation. **Expectations** Hold required certifications and have hands-on industrial security experience. Work flexible shifts, including on-call, evenings, weekends, and holidays. **Key Responsibilities** - Collaborate with security teams to maintain service quality. - Monitor costs to meet profit margins and minimize indirect expenses. - Manage equipment and truck maintenance, prioritizing company assets. - Administer security software and HR programs. - Ensure operational efficiency and contract compliance. - Apply best practices in security operations to mitigate risks. - Respond to emergencies and support rotational on-call duties. **Required Skills** - 1+ year in industrial security roles. - Strong operational and risk-mitigation skills. - Proficiency in security protocols, software, and asset management. - Leadership ability to guide teams and enforce standards. **Required Education & Certifications** - BC Security License. - CSTS2020 certification. - Class 5 Driver’s License with ≤6 demerits.

Company Name: Backwoods Energy Services
Job Title: Industrial Security Guard, BC
Job Description: Job Title: Industrial Security Guard Role Summary: Provide security oversight and operational management at an industrial facility, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient resource use while supporting business objectives and community engagement. Expectations: - Deliver reliable security coverage during day and night shifts, including on-call and emergency response duties. - Maintain professionalism, emotional control, and dependability in demanding environments. - Follow complex written and verbal instructions, comply with all contractual and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor premises using security software and equipment to prevent incidents and respond to incidents. - Manage and track security equipment and vehicle maintenance, ensuring optimal usage and cost control. - Oversee security staff performance, provide guidance, and promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency. - Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, profit margin targets, and client satisfaction. - Participate in HR program implementation, engage with HR Manager on personnel matters. - Conduct site orientations and maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and protocols. Required Skills: - Strong situational awareness and risk mitigation ability. - Technical proficiency with security software and asset management. - Effective communication and instruction-following skills. - Leadership and team collaboration. - Ability to handle complex instructions and adapt to changing priorities. Required Education & Certifications: - BC Security Guard license (Class 5) with ≤6 demerits. - Canadian Security Training Standard (CSTS). - Minimum 1 year industrial security experience. - Class 5 driver’s license. - First Aid with CPR (preferred). - H2S Awareness (preferred).