Ledcor Group Becomes a Member of the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation
February 20, 2025
The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ledcor Group has joined our expanding network of partners to collaboratively address marine labour and skills shortages, and to develop innovative solutions for a diverse and future-ready workforce.
"Ledcor is committed to developing employees from within and supporting mariners to obtain their qualifications to operate our tugs. CMCF’s efforts to promote the marine industry within Canada and especially to young Canadians will help the industry in our recruitment efforts and diversify our workforce." — Ferdi van de Kuijlen, Senior Vice President, Marine, Ledcor.
"Ledcor Group’s involvement in the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation reinforces the importance of industry collaboration in securing the future of Canada’s marine workforce," said Julia Fields, Executive Director of the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation. "With a significant presence on the West Coast, Ledcor’s expertise in marine transportation and coastal infrastructure brings valuable insight to our shared goal of attracting and developing talent in the sector. Their participation will help create stronger career pathways and highlight the essential role of marine industries in Canada’s economy."
"Ledcor is committed to developing employees from within and supporting mariners to obtain their qualifications to operate our tugs. CMCF’s efforts to promote the marine industry within Canada and especially to young Canadians will help the industry in our recruitment efforts and diversify our workforce." — Ferdi van de Kuijlen, Senior Vice President, Marine, Ledcor.
"Ledcor Group’s involvement in the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation reinforces the importance of industry collaboration in securing the future of Canada’s marine workforce," said Julia Fields, Executive Director of the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation. "With a significant presence on the West Coast, Ledcor’s expertise in marine transportation and coastal infrastructure brings valuable insight to our shared goal of attracting and developing talent in the sector. Their participation will help create stronger career pathways and highlight the essential role of marine industries in Canada’s economy."
About the Ledcor Group:
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies, serving the civil and infrastructure, oil and gas, pipeline, building, mining, power, and telecommunications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in property investment, aviation, and marine transportation services. Ledcor is a privately held, employee-owned company with over 800 employee shareholders. Ledcor employs 9,000 people across 20 office locations. Since 1947 the company has been growing with its clients and partners: Forward. Together.
Ledcor Marine operates one of the largest marine fleets in British Columbia, headquartered in Richmond, BC. The fleet includes nine tugboats and 25 barges, enabling a swift response to coastal demands in key sectors such as forestry, construction, and infrastructure projects in British Columbia’s coastal areas.
Learn more about the Ledcor Group: https://www.ledcor.com/
Ledcor Marine operates one of the largest marine fleets in British Columbia, headquartered in Richmond, BC. The fleet includes nine tugboats and 25 barges, enabling a swift response to coastal demands in key sectors such as forestry, construction, and infrastructure projects in British Columbia’s coastal areas.
Learn more about the Ledcor Group: https://www.ledcor.com/
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