News & Events

June 26, 2024

CEDA’s WETA Dredge Team Wins WEDA Safety Excellence Award

We are proud to announce that the WETA Dredge team won the 2024 Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project.

June 19, 2024

Hillcore Group Completes Acquisition of CEDA

CALGARY, AB – We are pleased to announce that effective June 18, 2024, the Hillcore Group, a leading independent Canadian investment firm, successfully completed the acquisition of CEDA, which has been majority-owned by OMERS since 2005.

May 14, 2024

CEDA Named One of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the Sixth Consecutive Year

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, specializing in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services, has requalified for the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies business awards program.

May 9, 2023

CEDA Maintains Gold Status as One of Canada's Best Managed Companies

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, specializing in industrial maintenance, turnaround, and environmental services, has once again attained the Best Managed Companies Gold status after successfully requalifying in 2023.

September 13, 2022

CEDA Western Pressure & Vacuum Selected as a Finalist in Canada’s Safest Employers Awards 2022

CALGARY, AB – CEDA is proud to announce that its Western Pressure & Vacuum team has been selected as a finalist for Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology in the 12th annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards (CSEAs), presented by Canadian Occupational Safety (COS).

September 13, 2022

CMD CEDA Fluid Solutions Selected as a Finalist in Canada’s Safest Employers Awards 2022

CALGARY, AB – CEDA is proud to announce that its joint venture, CMD CEDA Fluid Solutions has been selected as a finalist for Canada's Safest Oil & Gas Employer in the 12th annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards (CSEAs), presented by Canadian Occupational Safety (COS).

May 10, 2022

CEDA Achieves Gold Standard as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, specializing in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services, is proud to announce that after three consecutive years of maintaining its Best Managed status it has successfully requalified to become a Gold Standard winner in 2022.

May 5, 2021

CEDA Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the Third Year in a Row

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, specializing in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services, is proud to announce that it has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This designation recognizes best-in-class Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.

February 1, 2021

CEDA and Chard Metis Dene Launch New Joint Venture

CALGARY, AB – We are excited to announce that CEDA and Chard Metis Dene Inc. (CMD) have partnered together to launch a new joint venture, CMD CEDA Fluid Solutions.

August 11, 2020

CEDA Selected as a Finalist in Canada’s Safest Employers Awards 2020

CALGARY, AB – CEDA is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology in the 10^th annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards, presented by Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine. Canada’s Safest Employers Awards celebrate companies across the nation for their exceptional safety culture and wellness practices.

March 5, 2020

CEDA Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the Second Year in a Row

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, specializing in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services, is proud to announce that it has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This designation recognizes best-in-class Canadian-owned and managed companies that demonstrate strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth.

November 13, 2019

CEDA’s Dredging & Fluid Management Team Wins Suncor President’s Operational Excellence Award

Annually, Suncor invites employees and contractors to apply for the President's Operational Excellence Awards (POEA). The POEA is Suncor's celebration of the people pursuing operational excellence and, in the process, elevating Suncor to new levels of success. This year, 154 nominations were received from employees and contractors across Suncor.

August 1, 2019

CEDA’s DRE Dredge Team Wins WEDA Safety Excellence Award

Every year, the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) invites individual organizations or project teams to apply for the Safety Excellence Awards. Presented by the WEDA Safety Commission, this award symbolizes exceptional safety performance that exhibits a proactive approach to raising safety awareness in the dredging workplace.

May 2, 2019

CEDA Acquires Industrial Cleaning Business from Gibson Energy Inc

CEDA is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2019, it has successfully acquired an industrial cleaning business (previously operated as Littlehawk) from Gibson Energy Inc. This transaction complements CEDA’s portfolio and further expands its coverage and capabilities in southeast Saskatchewan and Alberta.

March 7, 2019

CEDA Proud to be Named One of Canada's Best Managed Companies

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, a leader in industrial maintenance, turnaround, construction and project services, is proud to announce that it has been named a new winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2019.

July 24, 2018

CEDA Continues to Expand Operations in Northeastern B.C.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA recently opened a new office and shop in Fort St. John, British Columbia, as part of its strategy to further expand its reach within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

July 5, 2018

CEDA Acquires Breakthrough Oilfield Services Ltd.

CALGARY, AB - As CEDA looks to further expand its geographic presence and service offerings in key resource plays within the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, we are excited to announce the acquisition of Breakthrough Oilfield Services Ltd. (Breakthrough), based in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

June 27, 2018

CEDA Syncrude DFM Team Wins WEDA Safety Excellence Award

Each year, through the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Awards, the WEDA Safety Commission recognizes individual organizations or project teams whose exceptional safety performance exhibits a proactive approach to raising safety awareness in the dredging workplace.

December 8, 2017

CEDA Acquires Assets of Tri-Flow Pigging Services

CEDA is pleased to announce that effective November 30, 2017, it has successfully acquired the assets of Tri-Flow Pigging Services Inc. (Tri-Flow), based in Red Deer, Alberta.

November 16, 2017

CEDA Acquires Joe Loomis Trucking Ltd.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA, a leading provider of maintenance and turnaround services in the upstream and downstream oil & gas and petrochemicals market has completed the necessary steps to acquire Joe Loomis Trucking Ltd. (JLT). JLT operates a high quality fleet of hydro vacuum and combination vacuum units out of Dawson Creek, British Columbia in the heart of the prolific Montney natural gas formation.

January 12, 2016

CEDA Pipeline Services Recognized with Suncor Safety Leadership Award

CEDA’s Pipeline Services team has achieved a milestone in safety excellence. The Fort McMurray Pipeline Services team was presented with the Safety Leadership Award and flag from Suncor Capital Projects on Wednesday, December 16^th.

September 10, 2015

CEDA Fort McMurray Receives CNRL 2014 Safety Excellence Award

Through CEDA’s outstanding efforts to reduce injury incidents and promote a ‘You See It, You Own It’ safety philosophy, CEDA has been selected to receive an Appreciation of Safety Excellence award from Canadian Natural Resources Limited.

July 8, 2015

CEDA Estevan Awarded 2015 Cenovus Health & Safety Stewardship Award

Cenovus is committed to building an injury-free workplace and recognizes service providers who display the same level of dedication to health and safety stewardship.

June 25, 2015

CEDA Recognized by Oil & Gas Awards

CALGARY, AB – CEDA was presented the General Industry Service award at the 2015 Canadian Oil & Gas Awards last night. The awards recognize outstanding achievements within the upstream and midstream sectors of the North American Oil & Gas industry. CEDA won for making safety a top priority for their employees and clients. Testimonials show that CEDA listens and works with their clients to deliver the right services.

June 22, 2015

CEDA Named Finalist in 2015 Oil & Gas Awards

CALGARY, AB – CEDA has been named a finalist for the 2015 Oil & Gas Awards Canada in the General Industry Services category. The Oil & Gas Awards champion best practices and recognize organizations in the upstream and midstream sectors of the industry. The Awards highlight incredible innovation and commitment to positive industry development and expansion.

June 3, 2015

CEDA Bonnyville Recognized for 2014 Cenovus Health & Safety Stewardship Award

Each year, through the Cenovus Health & Safety Stewardship Awards, Cenovus recognizes contractors and consultants who have consistently demonstrated commitment to work safely and help Cenovus move closer to achieving an injury-free workplace.

March 2, 2015

CEDA Expands Service Offering to Include Pipeline Services

CALGARY, AB – CEDA is pleased introduce its newest service line, Pipeline Services. With the addition of this latest service, CEDA is now a complete pipeline construction and maintenance contractor. This expansion of services is the result of CEDA’s continued efforts to understand its clients’ needs and offer innovative solutions.

July 11, 2013

CEDA International Corporation Announces Acquisition of Quality Group

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (“CEDA”) is pleased to announce that effective July 10, 2013 it has successfully acquired Quality Group of Companies (“Quality Group”), which is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The acquisition of Quality Group will expand CEDA’s presence, relationships with key clients, as well as increase service offerings in the Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo regions.

August 8, 2012

BFL Announcement

CALGARY, AB – As CEDA International continually strives to grow our operations and expand our portfolio, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with BFL Energy Services Ltd. (BFL); a dynamic and growing oilfield service company based in Bonnyville, Alberta. Founded in 1995, BFL Energy is a comprehensive oilfield service provider based in Bonnyville, Alberta.

March 31, 2011

CEDA Acquires Chem-Est Industries Ltd. and Radar Vac Ltd

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (CEDA) is pleased to announce it has acquired the assets of Chem-Est Industries Ltd. (Chem-Est) and Radar Vac Ltd. (Radar Vac).

March 1, 2011

CEDA Acquires R. McKenzie Welding and Fabrication Ltd

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (CEDA) is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of R. McKenzie Welding and Fabrication Ltd. (R. McKenzie).

February 24, 2010

CEDA Acquires SuprTest Systems Inc.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (CEDA) is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of SuprTest Systems Inc. (SuprTest).

October 1, 2009

CEDA Acquires United Energy Services Inc.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (CEDA) is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of United Energy Services Inc. (UES).

January 31, 2007

Acquisition of Brig-Chem Industries Ltd.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (“CEDA International”) is pleased to announce that effective Wednesday, January 31, 2007, CEDA acquired all of the shares of Brig-Chem Industries Ltd. (“Brig-Chem”).

August 31, 2006

Acquisition of LASSO Maintenance Ltd

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (“CEDA International”) is pleased to announce that effective Thursday, August 31, 2006, CEDA acquired all of the assets of LASSO Maintenance Ltd. (“LASSO”).

July 31, 2005

Acquisition of CASCA Electric Ltd.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA acquired CASCA Electric Ltd. (“CASCA”) and CASCA Tech Inc., providing enhanced services and technology offerings.

April 30, 2005

Acquisition of L. Robert Enterprises Ltd.

CALGARY, AB – CEDA International Corporation (“CEDA International”) is pleased to announce that effective Sunday, April 30, 2006, CEDA acquired all of the assets of L. Robert Enterprises Ltd. and L. Robert Equipment Ltd. (collectively the “L Robert business”).

December 11, 2019

CEDA Raises $45,188 for the United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo

We are proud to announce that our 2019 Fort McMurray employee campaign raised $45,188 for the United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo. Since 2016, the Fort McMurray team has been raising funds for the United Way through employee donations, various fundraising events (bake sales, raffles, online auction, etc.) along with support from CEDACares. 

July 16, 2018

CEDACares Raises $28,200 for the Canadian Mental Health Association

CEDA hosted its 6^th Annual CEDACares Silent Auction in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). From May 7-14, CEDA employees bid on 260 items to raise $28,200! The funds raised through this initiative went to a worthy and important cause, supporting programs for Canadian mental health.

June 22, 2017

CEDACares Raises $32,531 for CMHA’s Mental Health Week

CEDA hosted its 5th Annual CEDACares Silent Auction in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). From May 1-8, CEDA employees bid on 169 items to raise $32,531! With this year’s auction aligning with the 66^th Annual CHMA’s Mental Health Week, it not only gave CEDA the opportunity to support a cause of great importance to its employees, but also opened up the conversation about mental health.

June 13, 2017

CEDA Donates $125,000 to MIS Suites Project

On June 13, CEDA donated $125,000 to the Northern Lights Health Foundation in support of the Gratitude Campaign Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) Suites project. The campaign is a comprehensive fundraising initiative aimed to improve the health care system in the Wood Buffalo region and to ensure everyone in the community has access to first-class health care facilities.

October 6, 2015

CEDA Raises $1,570 for the CIBC Run for the Cure

On Sunday, October 4, CEDA employees in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray participated in the 24^th annual CIBC Run for the Cure benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Through employee fundraising efforts, $1,570 was raised in support of breast cancer research, education and early diagnosis.

September 29, 2015

CEDA Displays Dedication to Employee Safety in Sarnia

On Thursday, September 17, CEDA brought in My Safe Work founder, Rob Ellis to speak to CEDA and Imperial Oil employees in Sarnia, Ontario about safety and reaching an injury-free record. During the event, employees also signed the Jersey of Courage committing to living and working safely. 

August 20, 2015

CEDA's Aboriginal Operator Training Program Sees First Completion

In early 2015, CEDA began working in coordination with local Aboriginal communities to recruit individuals interested in earning their Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licenses.

July 28, 2015

CEDA Becomes First Company to Provide Business Internships to Hotchkiss Brain Institute Students

CALGARY, AB – Applying a PhD in neuroscience to a business environment is not common, but for CEDA, it was the starting point of an innovative and unique relationship with the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI). CEDA is the first company to offer business internships to PhD neuroscience candidates looking to gain mentorship and work experience outside of academia.

June 12, 2015

CEDA Sponsors the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games

CALGARY, AB – CEDA is honoured to announce its bronze-level sponsorship for the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games Wood Buffalo.

June 2, 2015

CEDA Showcases Safety at Local High School

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 CEDA sponsored a youth in the workplace safety presentation panel at Greenall High School in Balgonie, Saskatchewan. During the two-hour session, Rob Ellis, founder of My Safe Work, spoke with approximately 600 students discussing safe practices in the workplace, the right to refuse work and the workplace accident that took his son's life.

May 20, 2015

CEDACares Raises $38,565 for the Canadian Mental Health Association

From May 4^th to May 8^th, CEDA hosted its third annual CEDACares Silent Auction with proceeds supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). In support of the 64^th Annual Mental Health Week, CEDA employees spent the week bidding on over 100 donated items. The auction raised $38,565 with $28,565 raised from employee contributions and an additional $10,000 donated directly from CEDA.

October 24, 2014

CEDACares Raises $19,000 for Run for the Cure

On Sunday, October 5th, CEDA employees across Alberta put on their pink to show their support for the fight against Breast Cancer. With 68 participants across three locations this year, the CEDACares team was stronger than ever, raising almost $19,000!

August 13, 2014

CEDACares Silent Auction Raises Funds for Mental Health

For the second year in a row, CEDA held a silent auction to raise funds for a Canadian organization. This year, CEDA raised more than $30,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association. New items were included in the online silent auction this year, including a variety of experiences donated by our executives.

April 10, 2014

Coalition for a Safer Highway 63 and 881

CEDA is a proud gold member of the Coalition for a Safer Highway 63 and 881.  This month, the Coalition is releasing a new campaign developed by CEDA’s Director of Transportation Safety called, “The Pledge.”

October 11, 2013

CEDA Donates Sky Box to Kids Forever Foundation

CEDA was pleased to donate a night at our Rexall Place Sky Box in Edmonton to the Kids Forever Foundation Auction held last month. The Kids Forever Foundation started over 14 years ago to help families with sick children in the local Fort McMurray region.

October 10, 2013

CEDA Employees Raise over $11,000 for Run for the Cure

This past weekend, groups of CEDA employees in Edmonton and Calgary, joined Team CEDACares to help the fight against Breast Cancer. Although it was a brisk morning, once the teams started to walk and run in the 2013 CIBC Run for the Cure, participants warmed up and wore their hot pink shirts with pride.

June 15, 2013

CEDACares Volunteers Lend a Hand to Support Those Affected by the High River Flood

The devastation from the Southern Alberta flooding affected many of our CEDA employees and community members.  CEDACares acted quickly and looked for ways to help support our communities during a time of need.