Respect in the Workplace
A respectful workplace is the foundation of strong teams and good work.
Our workplace is Respectful
Why it Matters
Indigenous Partnerships & Respect
Honoring the lands we work on and the communities we work with.
The Indigenous Territories We Work In
We work on Indigenous lands across British Columbia. Before each project, we identify and record the specific Indigenous Nation(s) whose territories we are operating in. We confirm this using the BC Assembly of First Nations and the Government of BC First Nations A–Z Listing. We add the correct Nation names to project plans and site orientations, and update them if we learn more. We have not yet established formal contacts with Nations; that work is planned.
What Collaboration and Respect Look Like
What we do now:
- Acknowledge the Indigenous territories where we operate in meetings and field orientations.
- Expect respectful conduct on site and in camp.
What we are building:
- Identify the appropriate Nations for our operating areas and start direct, respectful outreach about our work, contracts, and employment.
- Introduce practical cultural awareness training for supervisors and crews.
- Explore local hiring and partnerships with Indigenous Nations and businesses.
- Adjust camp routines and daily practices to be more inclusive and to make space for requested cultural needs.
- Encourage straightforward, respectful dialogue on crews.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity in Our Crews
Where we are today:
- Indigenous crew members are not currently part of our workforce.
What we are working toward:
- Include Indigenous candidates through respectful outreach and fair, transparent hiring.
- Offer cultural awareness training to support a culturally safe work environment.
- Work with local Nations on employment opportunities as relationships develop.
Our Commitment to Respect in Our Operations
- Where we are today:
- We acknowledge Indigenous territories and expect respectful conduct in our operations.
What we are working toward:
- Once contacts are established, provide early, plain-language information about upcoming work to the relevant Nation(s) and listen for direction.
- Explore contracting and employment opportunities with local Nation(s) where appropriate.
- Adapt methods, schedules, and camp practices as needed to meet commitments we make through those discussions.
Diversity in Hiring and Culture
A mix of voices creates better teams and better work.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
Safe Crews: Harassment Prevention & Response
A safe crew starts with zero tolerance for harassment.
What is Harrassment?
Making a Report
What to Expect
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The Role of the Complaintant
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The Role of the Respondent
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The Role of the Company
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Collaborative Crew-Culture Agreement
Every crew has its own culture—and the best ones build it together.
This collaborative agreement exercise is a chance for our crew to name what respect looks like. It’s about setting expectations that everyone agrees to, and collaboratively creating a crew culture we are all proud of.
We will fill this out together, and revisit it if things get off track. A respectful crew doesn’t just happen—it’s built, by all of you.
Why a Crew Agreement Matters
This agreement is about making sure everyone on the crew knows what to expect from each other. We work better, safer, and with less stress when we’re on the same page about how we communicate and treat one another.
Quick Ground Rules For Talking About This Stuff
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Company Culture:
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