Employment opportunities
Keystone XL utilizes qualified and competitive companies and individuals to plan, build and operate our pipelines. We believe in supporting communities near our pipeline projects and provide opportunities through employment and contracting for local and Indigenous people and businesses.
Throughout the life cycle of Keystone XL we will reach out to businesses to understand capacity and interest in work related to the project. We will use this information to maintain a list of businesses that our prime contractors can access to conduct work on Keystone XL.
Pipeline construction requires thousands of part-time and temporary workers during the preconstruction and construction phases, and a smaller number of permanent employees are required once the pipeline is operational.
Most employment opportunities will be provided through selected prime contractors (or sub-contractors), noted below, who are highly qualified, with experience in large pipeline construction.
Business opportunities
There is a wide range of businesses and services that will be needed to support the construction of Keystone XL. Examples of such businesses are:
- Contractors
- Food & convenience — grocery stores, restaurants, catering
- Gas stations
- Lodging
- Cleaning services
- Construction supply stores
- Lumber yards
- Auto parts stores
Indigenous Relations Business Engagement
Our Indigenous Relations Business Engagement (IRBE) program is designed to fulfill our commitments under the Indigenous Relations Policy and Indigenous Relations Strategy. TC Energy works with Indigenous groups to identify capable and interested businesses and share information regarding potential project-related contracting opportunities.
Indigenous business owners are encouraged to register with us via email at ir_contracting@tcenergy.com.
If you're a local business owner interested in providing services, please visit the Contractors, Suppliers and Vendors page and complete the vendor registration form.
Are you qualified?
We seek to establish relationships with contractors, suppliers and vendors who share our commitment to safe and reliable operations. If you are invited to engage in work with Keystone XL, you will be asked to submit information about your company, including:
- Safety performance and program
- Quality program
- Technical expertise
- Business conduct
This information is then used by our procurement and technical teams to ensure that contractors, suppliers and vendors have the capability to support our objectives.
Construction opportunities
Alberta
The Alberta portion of the Keystone XL route requires construction of approximately 269 km (167 miles) of pipeline and five new pump stations, starting in Flagstaff County extending though the M.D. of Provost, Special Areas and Cypress County.
Pipeline construction
Michels Canada
As part of the Keystone XL project, there will be pipeline construction in Alberta. To help perform this work, TC Energy has entered into an agreement with prime contractor, Michels Canada.
Michels Canada will be responsible for constructing approximately 260 kilometers of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project in Alberta. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer near Oyen and finish near Hardisty, Alberta, in the spring of 2022.
Construction opportunities
To identify and fulfill the workforce needs of Keystone XL, Michels Canada will coordinate with the four local Unions that have jurisdiction over the pipeline work. To learn about Union opportunities and to inquire about Union memberships, please visit the following websites:
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955
- Positions covered: Heavy Equipment Operators – Track Hoe, Dozer, Side Boom, Grader, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Serviceman, Utility Welders, Apprentice Engineers
- Construction And General Workers Local 92
- Positions covered: General Laborers, Sand Blasters, Coating Applicators etc.
- Teamsters Local 362
- Positions covered: Drivers – Lowboy, Highboy, Picker Truck, Flat Decks, Buses etc.
- United Association Local 488
- Positions covered: Journeyman Welders, Journeyman Fitters, Apprentice Welder Helpers etc.
Other Opportunities
- Other positions
- Visit MichelsCanada.com/JobResults
- Or contact careers@michelscanada.com
- Positions covered: Administration, Safety, Accounting, etc.
- Subcontracting opportunities
- Contact mcckeystone@michelscanada.com
- Positions covered: Hydro Vac, Cleaning, Waste Disposal, Water Trucks, etc.
- Potential subcontractors will be invited to complete Michels’ prequalification process and will be evaluated based on safety, quality and financial stability.
- To provide your local accommodation availability to Michels Canada, email keystone-xl-accommodations@michelscanada.com
- Register your business: Complete the TC Energy Vendor Registration Form for future work.
Hardisty tank terminal construction
WorleyCord LP
As part of the Keystone XL Project there will be work on a pump station, metering runs, tank terminals, booster pumps, interconnects and associated piping and infrastructure at the Hardisty tank terminal in Alberta.
To help perform this work, TC Energy has entered into an agreement with prime contractor, WorleyCord LP (Cord). Workforce mobilization is underway and construction completion is anticipated for November 2020, with an anticipated peak workforce of 150.
Constuction opportunities
Cord, along with the support of Keystone XL, will work to fulfill hiring of positions and will work with other local contractors and businesses for opportunities, including.
- Apprentice pipefitters
- Welder helpers
- Heavy equipment operators
- Laborers
- Varied vendors and suppliers and local businesses to fulfill other project needs
Cord and the Keystone XL team are committed to working together and with local organizations to identify and hire a local qualified workforce, whenever possible, to support building of the project. For project opportunities, contact Cord and TC Energy below:
- Website: WorleyCord.com/Careers
- Email: hr.cord@worley.com
- Register your business: Complete the TC Energy Vendor Registration Form for future work.
Pump station facilities construction
Graham
As part of the Keystone XL Project there will be five new pump stations built in Alberta.
To help perform work on four of the pump stations, TC Energy has entered into an agreement with a prime contractor, Graham.
Graham, along with the support of Keystone XL, will work to fulfill hiring of positions and will work with other local contractors and businesses for opportunities on pump station construction.
- Heavy equipment operators
- Laborers
- Varied vendors and suppliers and local businesses to fulfill other project needs
Contracting opportunities for local businesses, vendors and suppliers:
- General Information: GrahamBuilds.com
- Subcontractors and Suppliers: GrahamBuilds.com/Subcontracts
Employment opportunities:
Graham has a long-standing working alliance with TWI and JCL who will be providing labour for the Keystone XL Project. They are committed to working together with local organizations to identify and hire a local qualified workforce, whenever possible, to support building of the project. For project opportunities contact below:
- Heavy equipment operators and labourers:
- Pipefitters, welders, iron workers, millwrights, electricians and instrumentation: