Northern Industrial Construction (NIC) is a self-perform, multi-disciplinary general contractor delivering building construction solutions to a wide variety of residential, industrial, municipal, and institutional market sectors. We are familiar with the unique challenges associated with remote construction projects across the North and specialize in projects with geographic constraints that require winter road, fly-only, or marine-only delivery methods. We understand the importance of master planning, effective logistics, and delivering maximum efficiency when faced with remote construction locations, costly supply chains, and a time-is-of-the-essence construction window.

Based in Yellowknife, NT, Northern Industrial Construction services the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. Our diversity sets us apart from the rest. We have an unsurpassed reputation for delivering efficient, cost-effective, and value-analyzed construction projects with an understanding that each and every market has unique and specific needs.

NIC has an established track record of successfully completing all types of projects throughout the Canadian Arctic and Subarctic. We are passionate about living and working in the North and specialize in remote and logistically complex project. We pride ourselves in our Northern workforce which includes Northern apprentices, tradespeople, and local labourers on all out projects. This minimizes travel and housing costs while maximizing the community benefits of construction projects.

Our Team

Rodney Johnson, CET

President

Geoff Oldfield, MBA, PMP

Operations Manager

Hayden MacIntosh

Project Manager

Our Team

Rodney Johnson, CET

President

Geoff Oldfield, MBA, PMP

Operations Manager

Hayden MacIntosh

Project Manager

Community & Company Culture

It's Not Just About the Work ...

Northern Industrial Construction is dedicated to operating as a responsible corporate citizen, with sensitivity to and genuine care for communities in which we work. Our management and field staff take great pride in contributing to Northern communities through employment opportunities, trades skills training, donating labour and equipment, as well as sponsoring and participating in community activities and events.

If you are looking for a change of pace, love the outdoors, and have construction experience or interest in learning, we’d love to show you around and … take you fishing.

Company Culture

At NIC we know that a supportive and engaged corporate culture is essential to our team members.

We have established these key principles that guide our day-to-day actions:

We Work Together as One

For any given objective, it is critical to find a way for all stakeholders to work together towards a common goal. If we don’t, and if the team falls into factions that work against each other, it endangers the overall project. Therefore, NIC management and staff work together as one team with project clients and consultants, to bring the best to the communities in which we work.

Attitude is Everything

While aptitude is great, a great fit is more important. NIC values open minded individuals who are committed to ongoing learning, personal development, embracing the differences in others and making meaningful contributions to the job and to the team.

We’re Proud of Our Accomplishments

The team at NIC is a group of people who strive to lead meaningful, challenging and rewarding lives, both at work and beyond. We are proud of what we have accomplished, and we work to push outside of our comfort zones through an atmosphere of trust, support, and opportunity.

Leadership Creates Leaders

A fundamental Corporate axiom at NIC is that you cannot manage people through difficult challenges. You manage things, you lead people. Our team manages the structure and the systems (the things), and provides leadership by mentoring our people, and encouraging them to take on a new task or project and independently run it, using the tools at their disposal.

More Than Construction

What Separates NIC from Other Construction Companies?

NIC is different than other construction companies because of the nature of our projects, the way in which we execute our projects and the opportunities we provide to our employees.

NIC has intentionally and uniquely targeted projects which make major contributions towards developing the most remote areas of Canada’s North. The projects that we construct provide a tangible benefit to community members. We find it deeply fulfilling to impact these communities in a positive way.

The execution of our projects is consistently a challenge which we enjoy. We have a vested interest in building up Canada’s North – the most exciting place on the planet to build. We excel here because we live here. We know the conditions, the people, and the land better. We know the importance of master planning, effective logistics and delivering maximum efficiency when faced with a ‘time of the essence’ construction window. This is the NIC X-Factor – it is our strength that few can match.

Construction is a demanding industry that can cause high levels of stress and fatigue if not actively and deliberately managed. To this end, NIC rejects the notion of a work-life balance and instead fosters an environment where we aim to be passionate about our work. In this way, our projects generate energy and enthusiasm for both the personal and professional aspects of our lives. This mindset maximizes career satisfaction and provides an ongoing sense of accomplishment.

Services

EPC/Design-Build

Single Source of Accountability
Budget Management
Better Design and Less Risk to Owner
Faster Project Completion
Quality Control

Because of its inherent flexibility, the Design-Build or engineer, procure and construct (EPC) lends itself well to a variety of project types. By combining design and construction experience onto one team, the owner realizes the benefits of “one stop shopping” at its best. The bullets list some key advantages to using our design-build method of construction over the traditional design-bid-build method.

Multi-Residential

Multiplex Homes
Single Family Homes
Mixed-Use Buildings
Retirement Homes
Modular Homes

We understand the importance of building multi-family residential properties, including rental units, multiplexes, and senior living facilities. Multi-unit residential properties are becoming increasingly popular as more people are seeking affordable and convenient housing options. These types of properties offer several benefits, including the ability to live close to work, school, and other amenities, as well as the potential for shared resources and services.

Institutional/Government

Healthcare
Educational
Fisheries & Oceans
Law Enforcement
Defence and Military

NIC has been constructing and renovating institutional buildings of all types including healthcare and educational facilities for a number of years. Our diverse experience enables us to meet the needs of the client and achieve the intent of a building’s designers.

We have an unparalleled dedication to safety, and we understand the unique aspects of working within occupied facilities.

We have a track record of completing projects within budget and on schedule. Our self-performance capabilities and customized project control systems help ensure that project goals are met.

Water & Wastewater

Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Sewage Lift Stations
Pump Stations
Pressure Reducing Stations
Wet Well Installations & Retrofits
Concrete and Steel Reservoirs
Process and Utility Piping

We are an infrastructure leader with extensive experience in water and wastewater facility construction. We have a deep knowledge of the process and operations of such facilities. We understand complex and remote work with challenging logistics. We always involve and work with the communities in which we work. We are a general contractor with a strong self-perform ability, giving us total control over our projects schedule and quality management. We have the people and the equipment to deliver all earthworks, utility piping, concrete, rebar, building construction and process mechanical all in-house.

Commercial/Industrial

Retail and Office Space
Warehouses
Medical Offices and Centres
Educational and Recreational Facilities
Building Renovations

We can help unlock the full potential of your commercial property. Discover endless possibilities for transforming communities.

We build with the right combination of safety standards, industry-leading construction techniques, and attention to on-time and on-budget delivery. Together, we help you make smart building decisions that eliminate structural hazards and costly liability.

Trust our fully licensed and highly experienced project managers, tradesmen, and craftsmen to provide specialized commercial construction expertise.

Single Source of Accountability
Budget Management
Better Design and Less Risk to Owner
Faster Project Completion
Quality Control

Multiplex Homes
Single Family Homes
Mixed-Use Buildings
Retirement Homes
Modular Homes

Healthcare
Educational
Fisheries & Oceans
Law Enforcement
Defence and Military

We have an unparalleled dedication to safety, and we understand the unique aspects of working within occupied facilities.

We have a track record of completing projects within budget and on schedule. Our self-performance capabilities and customized project control systems help ensure that project goals are met.

Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Sewage Lift Stations
Pump Stations
Pressure Reducing Stations
Wet Well Installations & Retrofits
Concrete and Steel Reservoirs
Process and Utility Piping

Retail and Office Space
Warehouses
Medical Offices and Centres
Educational and Recreational Facilities
Building Renovations

We can help unlock the full potential of your commercial property. Discover endless possibilities for transforming communities.

Trust our fully licensed and highly experienced project managers, tradesmen, and craftsmen to provide specialized commercial construction expertise.

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Projects

Design-Build

Délı̨nę Daycare and Preschool Design-Build

Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Délı̨nę Arena Upgrades

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Housing NWT Modular Homes

Housing NWT

14 Communities, NT

Design-Build Quonset Huts

N/A

5 Communities, NU

Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

GNWT

Nahanni Butte, NT

Nattilik Heritage Centre Expansion

Nattilik Heritage Society

Gjoa Haven, NU

Multi-Residential

3 RCMP Single Family Homes

NWT Housing Corporation

Normal Wells, NT

Tulita Nursing Staff 4-Plex Complex

Housing Northwest Territories

Tulita, NT

Seniors 9-Plex Remediation

Housing NWT

Fort Good Hope, NT

Roof Remediation

Nunavut Housing

Arviat and Sanirajak, NU

2 Storey Stick Frame Duplex

Housing NWT

Délı̨nę, NT

Housing NWT Modular Homes

Housing NWT

14 Communities, NT

Institutional

Canol Trail Emergency Shelters

GNWT

Canol Trail, NT

NWT Welcome Facility

GNWT

BC/NWT Border

Wharf Rehabilitation

PSPC

Norman Wells, NT

Wellness Center Renovation

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Structural Insulated Panel Projects

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Playground Installations

GNWT Department of Infrastructure

22 Communities, NT

Wharf Reconstruction

DFO

Moraine Bay, NT

Water & Wastewater

Stewart River Lift Station

Government of the Yukon

Mayo, YT

Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

GNWT

Nahanni Butte, NT

Range Road Lift Station

Water & Wastewater

Whitehorse, YT

Salt River Lift Station

Salt River First Nation

Fort Smith, NT

Commercial/Industrial

Cold Storage Warehouse

GNWT

Inuvik, NT

Design-Build Quonset Huts

N/A

5 Communities, NU

Cold Storage Warehouse

Nunavut Housing Corporation

Gjoa Haven, NU

Délı̨nę Daycare and Preschool Design-Build

Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Délı̨nę Arena Upgrades

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Housing NWT Modular Homes

Housing NWT

14 Communities, NT

Design-Build Quonset Huts

N/A

5 Communities, NU

Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

GNWT

Nahanni Butte, NT

Nattilik Heritage Centre Expansion

Nattilik Heritage Society

Gjoa Haven, NU

3 RCMP Single Family Homes

NWT Housing Corporation

Normal Wells, NT

Tulita Nursing Staff 4-Plex Complex

Housing Northwest Territories

Tulita, NT

Seniors 9-Plex Remediation

Housing NWT

Fort Good Hope, NT

Roof Remediation

Nunavut Housing

Arviat and Sanirajak, NU

2 Storey Stick Frame Duplex

Housing NWT

Délı̨nę, NT

Housing NWT Modular Homes

Housing NWT

14 Communities, NT

Canol Trail Emergency Shelters

GNWT

Canol Trail, NT

NWT Welcome Facility

GNWT

BC/NWT Border

Wharf Rehabilitation

PSPC

Norman Wells, NT

Wellness Center Renovation

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Structural Insulated Panel Projects

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government

Délı̨nę, NT

Playground Installations

GNWT Department of Infrastructure

22 Communities, NT

Wharf Reconstruction

DFO

Moraine Bay, NT

Stewart River Lift Station

Government of the Yukon

Mayo, YT

Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

GNWT

Nahanni Butte, NT

Range Road Lift Station

Water & Wastewater

Whitehorse, YT

Salt River Lift Station

Salt River First Nation

Fort Smith, NT

Cold Storage Warehouse

GNWT

Inuvik, NT

Design-Build Quonset Huts

N/A

5 Communities, NU

Cold Storage Warehouse

Nunavut Housing Corporation

Gjoa Haven, NU

"NIC went above and beyond to ensure that both projects produced opportunities for local workers both in terms of hours on the jobsite and training with new skills."

We have been very happy with the work that NIC has done for us... We would highly recommend their work to [other] communities or businesses.

The Dene Nation/AFN Office looks forward to building new relationships with Northern Industrial Construction Ltd on this project, and future projects... The Dene Nation/AFN NWT Office fully gives 100% support for Northern Industrial Construction Ltd to successfully bid on and be awarded [the project].

Safety

Northern Industrial Construction brings a culture of safety to each project we deliver because safe projects are positive places to work. Our safety culture promotes an environment where workers are valued and empowered to create a safer workplace. Our objective is to build safe and operable facilities while avoiding errors or deficiencies which adversely impact quality, cost, and schedule.

We are proud to be a COR certified company in all three territories. We strive to provide quality service and products to our customers while protecting the health and safety of our workers, subcontractors, customers, the public, and the environment. We are committed to a Health and Safety Management System that provides the safest environment to workers and is adaptable to operational requirements. Since 2023, we have retained Target Zero as an independent safety consultant to oversee the entire safety program. We use Site Docs software to manage safety with a high degree of confidence and organization while maintaining a direct connection between the office and the field.

Supervisors are responsible to identify site-specific safety needs and communicate hazards to affected workers. Supervisors along with management coordinate and conduct worksite inspections, observations, and incident investigations. In conjunction with our office management team, site supervisors create site specific safety plans, conduct daily field hazard level assessment and toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, complete near miss reports, and fulfill a monthly safety audit of the workplace.

Workers and contractors are responsible for their individual health and safety performance as it relates to safety policies and procedures. Workers and contractors are responsible for assessing site safety conditions and identifying areas for improvement. Every individual on a Northern Industrial worksite is responsible for obeying safety rules, following recommended procedures, using appropriate safety personal protection equipment (PPE) and precautions, participating in training, and reporting unsafe acts or conditions. Active participation by everyone is required to promote and maintain a safe workplace.

Ultimately, NIC cares as much about our employee’s safety as we do our quality of product. Our goal is to provide a healthy, safe, and injury-free workplace for everyone on our jobsites. Our mission is to provide services to our customers in a safe and efficient manner.

Career Growth Opportunities

Working in Canada’s North is a unique opportunity to accelerate the development of skills in the areas of pre-planning, logistics, and a ‘do-it-once’ mentality. Most of our projects involve complex logistical challenges related to site access and material deliveries, including transportation methods such as fly-in, winter roads, barge transportation and sea lift deliveries. These logistical challenges require extensive pre-planning, checking and double checking at the point of material staging, and active management of all resources required to construct a project. In these environments the construction season is short, therefore it is necessary to fully plan the work and to avoid mistakes which can impact the construction schedule. The skills required to successfully execute our projects are foundational in the industry and extremely valuable in a wide range of construction opportunities.

From a personal development perspective, NIC team members truly feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Our projects are rewarding because they provide a tangible and immediate benefit to the communities in which construction is underway. In the construction industry it is rare to consistently be involved in the construction of projects for which the benefits are immediately observed, and for which we can see an improvement in the quality of life of our clients. We are fortunate to have this opportunity on an ongoing basis.