Canadian Dewatering team setting up site near Surrey, BC. Photo by Byron Chapko from Canadian Dewatering’s Surrey branch.
PRINCE GEORGE – Site management and fluid control might not be top of mind when considering heavy industry projects, however, the service is an essential component to all kinds of major projects that drive the economy and build communities in Canada.
Canadian Dewatering LP is a proud, 100% Canadian-owned fluid management company with a long and esteemed history in the industry. For over four decades, Canadian Dewatering has been offering its expertise in industries like mining, pulp and paper, forestry and more, while also providing innovative solutions, professional services and rentals with the latest equipment to a variety of work sites.
“Canadian Dewatering started in 1972 in Surrey, BC. That office managed all operations across the province, but as the company grew, the need for more representation in northern BC became apparent,” says Shaun Fielding, Vice president of sales and marketing for Canadian Dewatering. In 2013 Canadian Dewatering opened a Prince George location, with Gary Farmer at the helm.
“When we came to Prince George, we were primarily in 90% of the mines that were in Northern BC right up to the Yukon,” says Gary Farmer, Prince George Branch Manager at Canadian Dewatering. “As the pumping industry was getting more active, we thought it was a strategic time – we jumped on it, and we opened up first before we had any competition.”
Emergency project done for a client in Diefenbaker, SK. Photo by Callum McMurray-Jr. from our Surrey branch.
Farmer has been managing the location for over a decade, and as the company workforce became stronger, smarter and more efficient, he realized they could be doing more.
“It was the mining that brought us here, we are also in the pulp and paper industry, forestry, pipeline, we have also been very active with what are called integrity digs for pipelines,” says Farmer.
“But now, our expertise and workforce has grown so significantly, Canadian Dewatering is able to take care of the private sector, the public sector, and the civil sector, we want people to know we can handle almost any job.”
With nine branches spread across Western Canada, Canadian Dewatering has a wide reach and an impressive track record of providing essential services during times of crisis. Each branch operates within its own geographical region, but when disaster strikes, they unite to offer swift and effective solutions.
A recent example of their collaborative efforts was in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where they provided the city with its sole water supply during an oil spill in July 2016. Canadian Dewatering also played a crucial role in the Fort McMurray fires by deploying fire suppression systems and experienced personnel to manage the crisis. Their expertise was also vital during the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, where they removed an astonishing 2 billion gallons of floodwater from High River and various systems around Calgary, including the iconic Stampede grounds.
Canadian Dewatering pumping old lifting station water source near Canmore, AB for a client. Photo by Carson Rogers from Canadian Dewatering’s Calgary branch.
Canadian Dewatering’s ability to mobilize resources and respond to emergencies has made them a trusted partner in Western Canada’s disaster relief and management efforts. No matter the fluid application challenge, whether on the surface, underground, or aquatic, Canadian Dewatering boasts an experienced and knowledgeable staff, a comprehensive inventory, and a wealth of experience to surpass expectations and deliver results.
As the world changes and environmental impact becomes more and more important, Canadian Dewatering has also made going green a company-wide mandate.
“We are always trying to pursue greener options, the people we service are in a diesel heavy industry so most of the machinery and equipment that we use and rent to our clients are also diesel driven,” says Fielding. “We are trying to bolster our fleet with more electrical driven equipment and take advantage of power sources on site as opposed to using generators.”
At the end of the day, both Fielding and Farmer are most proud of the strong workforce and commitment to service embodied by each employee…
“Having the largest rental fleet in western Canada is great, but the foundation of our great company is our staff. At Canadian dewatering we are very proud of our people, who day in and day out provide our clients with fluid management solutions that work.”