HAZELWOOD FIRST NATIONS
Investment in First Nation employees and suppliers has been an important part of our approach to business for over a decade. Our companies take a proactive approach to First Nations engagement.
HAZELWOOD IS CONTINUALLY LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK FOR, OR WITH, FIRST NATIONS IN CANADA. THIS APPROACH HAS ALLOWED US TO WORK FOR A VARIETY OF NATIONS IN BC, AND HAS HELPED US CREATE A VARIETY OF WORKING AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONS THAT SHARE OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT.
Hazelwood strives to make a positive lasting contribution to the communities we live and work in by building successful companies.
Who Is Hazelwood?
Hazelwood is a diverse collection of small and medium sized enterprises, all owned and operated by the same family. Our corporate offices are located in Nanaimo BC with employees working in both Canada and the USA. Our related companies work within the Construction, Mining, Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate Development & Renewable Energy Sectors.
Established in 1993 by father and son team, Jack and Sid Whittaker. Hazelwood Construction is the founding company that has grown Hazelwood into what it is today. Jack Whittaker was a prominent figure within the British Columbia construction industry. When Jack retired he moved to Nanaimo, where he continued to work on various property developments on Vancouver Island. During that time his son Sid decided to move his young family from the lower mainland to pursue a joint construction venture with his father. Through hard work and perseverance Hazelwood Construction started working in the heavy civil construction industry on Vancouver Island.
Our companies are founded on the principles of dedication, teamwork, and commitment to quality construction. After more than 25 years, our companies continue to maintain stable growth, while steadily diversifying the overall group capacity and project portfolio. No job is too challenging because innovation and partnership are the keys to our success.
What We Do
Hazelwood started as a construction and development company. Our organization has expanded into other areas specializing in:
Run of the River Developments
Bridge Installations
Road, Water & Sewer Construction
Playing Field Development
Natural Stone Building Materials
Natural Landscaping Materials
North American Distribution
Rock Quarry Development
Welding
Pipe Fabrication
Specialty Coatings
Waste & Recycling Container Manufacturing
Waste Diversion Solutions
Custom Metal Fabrication
Custom Homes
Single-family Spec Homes
Multi-family Spec Developments
Commercial Developments
Land Development
Subdivision Creation
Re-zoning Management
Real Estate Development Project
Master Planned Community
Located in Nanaimo, BC
Single and Multi-Family Dwellings
ICBC Glass Express Location
Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
All Types of Residential Glass
Rock Breaking Solutions
Environmentally Sensitive Products
Training, Sales & Consulting
Invested In First Nations Communities
INVESTMENT IN FIRST NATION EMPLOYEES AND SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR APPROACH TO BUSINESS FOR OVER A DECADE.
First Nation Employee Testimonials
“I love working for Hazelwood. The guys are great and I have been really able to grow with the company. Started out driving rock truck and now have learned how to use the loader and excavator. Good pay and excellent benefits.”
Brent Masso – Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
“Hazelwood gave me a break at a time when the industry was really tight, with their commitment to excellence it was a pretty challenging but very rewarding work environment. As a direct result of their mentoring I have gone onto work in the renewable energy sector and have made a career out of it spanning over 13 years. Hazelwood, thanks for believing in me”
Shawn McAnerin – Hupacasath First Nation
“I learned alot by working with Hazelwood on the project in my community. My co-workers were friendly and the work environment was very safe. We were always provided the tools and equipment required to do the job well and safely. They pay well too and I look forward to the next job.”
Fred Matersdorf – Ahousaht First Nation
“Hazelwood treated me well with a focus on safety and a work environment that promoted excellence. I would not think twice about working for these guys again.”
Russell Peters – Seton Lake First Nation
Get In Touch
Our Office Address:
1930 Bollinger Road
Nanaimo BC, Canada V9S 5W9Tom Richey
1930 Bollinger Road
Nanaimo BC, Canada V9S 5W9
Tom Richey
Business Development Manager
Call: (250) 716-1940
Text: (250) 588-1425