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North Warning System

North Warning System

Project Description

The North Warning System (NWS) is a joint United States and Canadian radar system for the atmospheric air defence of North America. It provides surveillance of airspace from potential incursions or attacks from across North America’s polar region. The North Warning System radar chain spans Canada’s northern coastline, across the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Labrador.

In Canada, the North Warning System consists of 47 radar sites located along the Arctic Ocean: of these, 11 are long-range radar sites, and 36 are short-range radar sites. The sites are equipped to gather information about any airborne activity within their coverage area. The radar sites automatically send the information they receive to the Canadian Air Defence Sector located at 22 Wing North Bay, in Ontario, over a long-haul satellite communications network. The Canadian facilities are remotely monitored and controlled from North Bay on a 24/7 basis.

Role of CBO

CBO provides maintenance services to 47 remote radar sites located across the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Labrador. CBO is the Prime Subcontractor to Raytheon Canada Ltd. and delivers both hard and soft services in support of the project.

Maintenance Services:

  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance
  • Bulk Fuel Supply and Maintenance
  • Water & Sewage Monitoring
  • Environmental Compliance

Project Details

  • Client:
    Raytheon Canada Ltd.
  • Location:
    50+ Locations Across the Canadian Arctic
  • Project Length:
    2014-2022

Services

  • Maintenance Services
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Shell Canada and CNRL Alberta Aerodromes

Shell Canada and CNRL Alberta Aerodromes

Project Description

CBO provided airfield operation and maintenance services for Shell and then CNRL at the Albian Sands private aerodrome at Fort MacKay AB and Terminal operations in two satellite locations; one in Calgary and the other in Josephburg (Shell Only). The facility at Albian consisted of a terminal building, staff Offices Administration building, Field Electrical Centre, Aircraft and Vehicle storage and distribution facility and a Ground equipment storage building.

Role of CBO

CBO provided Airfield Operation and Maintenance Services for several Shell and CNRL private aerodrome facilities in Alberta from October 2007 to October 2015. CBO provided daily terminal services for multiple flights, facility maintenance and repair as well as seasonal services. CBO was awarded a three-year extension to the original five-year contract due to our exceptional safety record, flexible delivery model, and overall outstanding service.

Airfield and Facilities Management Services:

  • Electrical Maintenance and Repair
  • Grass Cutting and Landscaping
  • Facilities Maintenance and Repair
  • Road Maintenance
  • Passenger and Baggage Handling
  • Aircraft Anti/De-icing
  • Airfield Grip Testing
  • Fuel Management (Aircraft Refueling Terminal Services)
  • Janitorial Services
  • Small Project Management
  • Perimeter Security

Project Details

  • Client:
    Shell Canada and Canadian National Resources Limited
  • Location:
    Fort MacKay and Calgary, Alberta
  • Project Length:
    2007-2015

Services

  • Airfield Services
  • Facilities Management Services
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CNRL Primrose Airstrip

CNRL Primrose Airstrip

Project Description

CBO provided airfield operation and maintenance services for CNRL’s private aerodrome at Primrose Airstrip (85km NE of Lac La Biche, Alberta). The facility at Primrose consists of a Terminal Building, Field Electrical Centre, Vehicle and Ground Equipment Storage Building.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) had been using the Primrose Airstrip as a lay-down yard and construction material storage site for its Kirby In-Situ Oil Sands Project. CNRL has reactivated the Primrose Airstrip in order to accommodate charter operations to support the operation of the Kirby Project.

Role of CBO

CBO provided Airfield Operation and Maintenance Services for CNRL’s private aerodrome at Primrose Airstrip from November 2013 to November 2018.

Facilities Management and Aerodrome Services:

  • Snow and Ice Removal
  • Electrical Maintenance and Repair
  • Grass Cutting and Landscaping
  • Facilities Maintenance and Repair
  • Road Maintenance
  • Passenger and Baggage Handling
  • Aircraft Anti/De-icing
  • Fuel Management
  • Terminal Service for Arriving/Departing Passengers
  • Janitorial Services
  • Small Project Management
  • Perimeter Security

Project Details

  • Client:
    Canadian National Resources Limited
  • Location:
    Primrose, Alberta
  • Project Length:
    2013-2018

Services

  • Facilities Management Services
  • Aerodrome Services
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Mattawa Plains—CFB Petawawa

Mattawa Plains—CFB Petawawa

Project Description

The provision of Facilities Maintenance and Support Services was for the Mattawa Plains area which included over 48 buildings with an approximate total gross floor area of 77,297M² and grounds areas of 385 hectares that form part of the contracted site. The location of work was in various buildings including vehicle maintenance garages, workshops, aircraft hangars, warehouses and similar institutional establishments. This site includes an operational airfield as well as a road and pedestrian network, and utility systems.

Role of CBO

CBO provided Facilities Management and Support Services at the Canadian military facility from August 2014 to November 2017.

Hard Facilities Management Services:

  • Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance (Plumbing, Building Maintenance)
  • Door Systems Maintenance
  • Fire Detection and Suppression System
  • Life Safety Systems (Fall Arrest/Man Safe, etc.)
  • Elevators and Lifting Systems
  • Generators (Fuel Tanks and Lines)
  • Security and Access Control Systems
  • Airfield Lighting

Soft Facilities Management Services:

  • Environmental Management
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Snow Removal and Ice Control Services
  • Landscaping and Grounds Work
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping Services
  • Emergency Response Plan
  • Health and Safety
  • Preventive Maintenance Management
  • Budgeting and Financial Control
  • Plan and Drawing Management
  • Help Desk
  • Work Order Management

Project Details

  • Client:
    Defence Construction Canada
  • Location:
    Petawawa, Ontario
  • Project Length:
    2014-2017

Services

  • Facilities Management Services
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Peace River Airport Operations

Peace River Airport Operations

Project Description

Peace River Airport  is a municipally owned airport located 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) west of the Town of Peace River, Alberta, Canada. The airport has one runway and is 5,000 ft × 150 ft (1,524 m × 46 m) and the terminal building, 21,000 sq ft (2,000 m2) in size.

Role of CBO

CBO provided Facilities Management and Airside and Groundside Aerodrome Services at the Peace River Airport from November 2014 to March 2016. CBO consistently performed above expectations in all aspects of the contract requirements.

Facilities Management and Aerodrome Services:

  • Baggage/Passenger Handling
  • Anti/De-icing of Contracted Aircraft
  • Minor Aircraft Handling (Wing Walking, Lavatory Servicing, Potable Water)
  • Reception, Ticketing, and Manifest Administration
  • Passenger Handling and Check-in
  • Arrivals/Departures
  • Baggage Handling
  • Ramp Services
  • Load Control
  • Aircraft Marshalling (Ramp to Flight Deck Communication)
  • Air Start and Ground Power Units
  • Parking Assist

Project Details

  • Client:
    North Sands Workforce Logistics
  • Location:
    Peace River, Alberta
  • Project Length:
    2014-2016

Services

  • Facilities Management
  • Aerodrome Services
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Canadian Forces Station Alert

Canadian Forces Station Alert

Project Description

CFS Alert is a military communications station within the Department of National Defence located in Nunavut on the eastern tip of Ellesmere Island. The station is approximately 817 km from the North Pole and is only accessible by air. The nearest settlement is the Inuit community of Grise Fiord about 725 km to the south.

The primary function of Alert is military communications, but also includes support to Environment Canada and scientific research projects. As part of this project, CBO partnered with the communities of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord to create an innovative Inuit apprenticeship program to build future partnerships and community capacities.

Role of CBO

CBO provided Facilities Management and Airstrip Services at CFS Alert between April 2008 and September 2012.During the contract, CBO also assisted the client with engineering works projects, including planning, estimating, coordination, and labour. These projects included several major improvements and upgrades to the station’s infrastructure and airfield. In each case, CBO ensured that facilities management considerations were fully integrated into the design-build process.

CBO consistently performed above expectation in all aspects of the contract requirements from inception to close-out.

Facilities Management and Airstrip Services include:

  • Building and Structures Maintenance/Repair
  • Main and Standby Power Plant
  • Accommodation and Janitorial Services
  • Roads and Grounds
  • Runway and Apron Maintenance, Repair, and Rehabilitation
  • Snow and Ice Control
  • Electrical and Airfield Distribution Systems
  • Passenger and Cargo Handling
  • Aircraft Refueling
  • Aircraft Anti/De-icing
  • Runway Grip Testing
  • Management and Administration
  • Bulk Fuel Systems
  • Auxiliary and Portable Engine Generator Units
  • Environmental Protection, Hazardous Waste and Material Control
  • Transportation Support
  • Food Services
  • Potable Water Services
  • Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
  • Quarry Operations (Blasting/Crushing)
  • Volunteer Emergency Personnel (Fire, Crash Team, Medical Response Team)

Project Details

  • Client:
    Canadian Department of National Defence
  • Location:
    Ellesmere Island, Nunavut
  • Project Length:
    2008-2012

Services

  • Facilities Management
  • Airstrip Services