exceed industry standards, demonstrating the company’s effectiveness in promoting inclusivity and providing meaningful employment. Focusing on creating long-term career opportunities, KDM Constructors offers entry-level positions and exposes workers to the mining sector and other projects. This approach helps individuals develop skills and gain experience for future careers, benefiting employees and contributing to the broader goal of economic empowerment and community development. MAJOR PROJECTS AND EXPANSIONS The BHP Jansen project is a cornerstone of KDM Constructors’ operations and represents a sizable portion of its work. The company handles site services on the surface and is preparing to expand into the underground portion of the project later this year. The Jansen project is a significant potash mine development in Saskatchewan, set to become one of the largest potash mines globally.With an investment of CAD$14 billion, it will eventually produce 8.5 million tonnes of potash annually, focusing on sustainability and local community support. Beyond BHP, KDM Constructors works extensively with Nutrien, the world’s largest potash producer, and K+S, a German company operating a solution mine in Southern Saskatchewan. These projects are crucial in maintaining and expanding the potash industry, a vital sector for Saskatchewan’s economy. In addition to its work in the potash industry, KDM Constructors is expanding into the Crown Corporation space, working with SaskEnergy, SaskPower, and SaskTel.The expansions reflect the company’s ability to diversify its operations and tap into various sectors, contributing to Saskatchewan’s economic growth. SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGES The mining, energy, and infrastructure industries are fundamental to Saskatchewan’s economic development. Raiwet emphasizes the importance of these sectors: “The rest of the world sees the value in Canada and its resources, hence the reason for global companies like BHP coming in and spending 116 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08
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