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Dawson Group at the 2024 Pride Parade in Kamloops, British Columbia

At Dawson Group, community is at the heart of everything we do. Across all our companies—Dawson Civil, Dawson Construction, Dawson Road Maintenance, Dawson Idealease, and Dawson International Truck Centres— we are committed to creating lasting connections and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Whether we’re working on large-scale infrastructure projects, partnering with local organizations, or celebrating the hard work and dedication of our employees, we’re focused on fostering strong relationships with First Nations and the communities we serve throughout British Columbia.

We believe in the power of community, and that’s why we actively support initiatives that uplift and enrich the lives of those around us. From volunteering at sponsored events to donating time and resources to local causes, our teams are dedicated to building more than just infrastructure in British Columbia—they’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.

On this page, you’ll find updates on our latest projects, community initiatives, team achievements, and real-life examples of how our teams demonstrate our core values every day. Supporting non-profit events, championing safety, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability in the workplace—each story reflects the positive impact Dawson Group is making. Together, we’re creating a better tomorrow—one project, one initiative, and one connection at a time.

Riley Demidoff used Heavy Metal Rocks to help launch successful career

Heavy Metal Rocks has operated for the past 13 years in B.C. as a way for high school students within the School District No. 73 boundary to get some first-hand job experience working with big equipment. But what Heavy Metal Rocks also provides is an opportunity for the instruct

Gary Bertrand closes in on a half century of exceptional customer service

Gary Bertrand embodies the phrase, “the customer always comes first,” even during the holidays. Long-time Dawson International Truck Centres’ salesman Bertrand was enjoying Christmas morning with his family when he received an email from a customer trying to close a dea

Gord Procknow’s paving persevered with help from family and friends

Gord Procknow has always been a family man, at home and at the office. While working in the Shuswap in the paving industry, Dawson Construction had an opening for a paving superintendent. Knowing a few people within the company, Procknow heard great things and jumped at the o

Dawson Group Marks 100 Years of Building B.C., Alberta and Northern History

KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Dawson Group, the family of construction companies that helped shape the face of western and northern Canada, turns 100 years old. The milestone anniversary marks a moment in the public infrastructure history of British Columbia, northern Canada an