WorleyParsons Aboriginal Engagement
Transcript of WorleyParsons Aboriginal Engagement
WorleyParsons Aboriginal Engagement
Qalipu Business Forum
Presented by Dion Willier
WorleyParsons Canada Services Ltd., February 27, 2013
Outline
Introduction
WorleyParsons – Who We Are
Aboriginal Strategy/Engagement
Current Activities/Projects
Hebron Project
Workforce Challenges
What Are We Doing
Questions
Aboriginal people are unique in Canada; constitutionally,
treaties, land claims, legal challenges
Aboriginal rights continue to strengthen and evolve
Large projects in their traditional territories
Environmental Impact Assessments establish the
engagement desired
Clients each respond differently
WorleyParsons repeatedly asked to provide Aboriginal
policy and procedures
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Introduction
WorleyParsons is a leading professional services provider to the energy, resource, and complex process industries.
Our services cover the full asset spectrum both in size and lifecycle – from the creation of new assets to services that
sustain and enhance operating assets.
With 40,400 people in165 offices throughout 41 countries,
we provide our customers with a unique combination of
extensive global resources, world-recognized technical
expertise and deep local knowledge.
Our Aboriginal Strategy
WorleyParsons is committed to work with local Aboriginal
communities at the onset of any project. Our goal is to
have open, positive, long-term and sustainable
relationships with Aboriginal communities.
We will continue to seek and foster successful working
relationships with Aboriginal communities by way of
maximization of socio-economic opportunities.
Meaningful consultation
Site visits
Community visits
Cultural Awareness Training
Pre-application consultation
Business, employment and training
Long-term relationship building
Community relations efforts
Business Development
Demonstrating corporate commitment
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Aboriginal Strategy
Aboriginal Policy now exists as a formal “Statement of Intent”
Aboriginal Engagement Strategy is defined and will be rolled out in 5 phases in a project lifecycle
Identify
Evaluate
Define
Execute
Operate
Aboriginal Engagement
1. Identify: Understanding the local community and culture
2. Evaluate: Involve the community early in the process
3. Define: Develop mutual, long-term and sustainable relationships through meetings
4. Execute: Maximize the business and employment opportunities
5. Operate: Development of an Aboriginal Consultation Strategy
Five Phases - Engagement
Our Aboriginal Strategy has been recognized in the
following projects where we do business:
Athabasca Basin – Oilsands
Saskatchewan – Potash and Uranium
Newfoundland/Labrador – Alderon
Pipelines
Clients:
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Current Activities/Projects
Alderon IOL ATM
Areva SaskWater
Cameco Spectra
Devon Suncor
Enbridge Syncrude
Encanto TransAlta
Husky VALE
Supplier Session
Paul Henderson, Procurement Manager
St. John’s, NL October 10, 2012
Hebron Topsides Utility/Process Module
WorleyParsons is a leading professional services provider to the energy,
resource, and complex process industries.
Our services cover the full asset spectrum both in size and lifecycle – from the
creation of new assets to services that sustain and enhance operating assets.
Hebron Topsides Overview
topsidesproject.worleyparsons.com
Joint effort between WorleyParsons and KKC, the GBS contractor for Hebron
Provides trades people the opportunity to register their interest to work on the Hebron project
Potential to develop the labour force of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Bullarmtrades.com
Recruitment & Retention of Labour Force
400,000 Aboriginal people between the ages of 16-25
Fastest growing labour market in Canada
Natural resources are on or near traditional Aboriginal
lands nationally
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Workforce Challenges
Labour Shortage = Most Significant Constraint in Oil Sands Development
For instance, Alberta needs 30,000 construction workers to replace retirees
+
16,000 additional needed to meet rise in construction activity
Aboriginal Human Resources and Support Resources
Alberta Aboriginal Construction Careers Program
(AACCP)
Training and employment of thousands of Aboriginals
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What Are We Doing?
Developing New Strategies
Questions?