Valard’s Aboriginal operating principles
Valard’s ongoing commitment is to enhance existing and new relationships with Aboriginal Peoples and communities in proximity to our operations.
Valard continues to support Aboriginal Peoples to obtain business, education, employment training and employment opportunities with the intent to grow and strengthen Aboriginal Peoples and their communities.
To achieve this we will continue to focus on:
Communications and consultations
To undertake forthright and sincere communications and consultations with Aboriginal Peoples and communities about our projects that are adjacent to them. All individuals involved in our projects are recognized as essential members of our team.
Business opportunities and employment
Valard seeks out business opportunities with Aboriginal Peoples, contractors and communities to increase mutually beneficial economic benefits. We do this by enhancing the quality and quantity of Aboriginal participation in full-time and part-time employment, contracting opportunities, joint ventures, partnerships and strategic alliances.
Education and training
We will continue to support education, pre-employment training and employment training programs and processes that build capacity for Aboriginal Peoples and contractors. We continue to seek the ongoing assistance of Aboriginal communities to identify candidates eligible for internships, scholarships, apprenticeships and industrial trades development programs.
Land, culture and environment
Valard Construction is committed to respecting the land, Aboriginal Peoples’ heritage, cultural sites and the environment. We recognize Aboriginal Peoples strong attachment to their ancestral territories, their dependence on the natural resources in their traditional areas and the importance of the natural environment in their spiritual and cultural traditions and values.
