1.1 M tonnes
GHG emissions avoided thanks to cogeneration out of all our Alberta facilities, including Cold Lake. Approximately the equivalent of 232,000 passenger vehicles driven for one year or approximately 2,700 million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle.
180 megawatts
of power generation capacity produced through cogeneration at our Mahkeses and Nabiye sites since 2012 and 2015, respectively
165 megawatts
exported back to the Alberta grid in 2017
Less water everyday
“Imperial is committed to continuous improvement and our reclamation practices continue to evolve. As we learn, we continue to do better to ensure we meet our goal of Protecting Tomorrow Today”.
The future of oil sands is happening today at Cold Lake. Doing things differently, advancing new technology, protecting the environment, and engaging with communities – all these things require people with expertise, perseverance, and good old grit. Our 400 employees and 1,000 contractors are the muscle and minds behind what we do, and most come from the City of Cold Lake, or the MD and Town of Bonnyville.
We set our teams up for success through training and development programs, mentorship and job rotation opportunities, along with networking programs that help our diverse people connect and grow professionally and technically.
We are relentlessly focused on making sure our people go home safely every day. We look out for each other so Nobody Gets Hurt.
Learn more about our commitment to safety.
Our Women in Wage (WIW) network was formed in 1991 to support, mentor and empower women entering careers where they might not see a lot of other women.
Our Indigenous Network (IN) has provided support to our Indigenous team members for over 25 years.
Hear from plant operator, Tony Badger, about his experience with IN.
We also have a Women’s Interest Network (WIN), which helps facilitate professional support for, and personal growth of, female employees.
Our communities should be reflected in our workforce, which is why we work hard to bring Indigenous people onto our team. One of the ways we do this is through internship and scholarship programs.
It’s all about community. Strong communities are where we find great people and important perspectives. Our communities live in Cold Lake, and the MD or Town of Bonnyville, and include 12 First Nation and Métis communities.
Cold Lake is a mix of people who stay for generations and Canadians who come in across the country for work and opportunity. They’re friendly, welcoming and whether they’re here for a season or a reason, they look out for each other and the environment.
Our care for the communities begins with our ongoing communication and engagement – we inform, consult, and report back on what we’re doing. Always.
Public notice of upcoming minor work: Marie Creek
Giving to the community is the gift that keeps giving back. When we encourage innovation, we get innovation. When we invest in technical skills and leadership capacity, we get strong, effective partners, service providers, community organizations and employees. We succeed when everyone succeeds.
To learn more about our investment in communities or apply for grants, visit our community investment page.
The perspectives of Indigenous people help us understand the impacts of our operations and mitigate them. They help us see things from a different perspective – the whole of nature, and not just the parts.
We also bring Indigenous communities into our practices by investing in Indigenous businesses. We believe in the vision of companies that employ Indigenous people – and we invest in them. Take Pimee Well Servicing for example; the 100-percent Indigenous owned company is one of our longest-standing and biggest well servicing providers.
Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility here. We regularly do emergency simulation exercises and are always prepared should a crisis occur.
In the event of an emergency at Cold Lake, we will respond according to our robust emergency response plans. To learn more about how we protect our communities and our people, visit our safety overview.
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