The Canadian Business Journal April 2026

55 MIKISEW GROUP OF COMPANIES APRIL 2026 « The Canadian Business Journal 54 pragmatic view of the future. “There’s going to be more electrification and more renewables,” he says. “But there will still be a need for oil and gas as a base layer of energy.” He points to carbon capture initiatives, reclamation programs, and environmental planning as areas where Canadian oil sands continue to advance. “Our role as a service provider is to help operators meet those expectations while maintaining performance,” Epp says. “We try to be solution-based as challenges present themselves.” Performance With Purpose The Mikisew Group does not position itself as an Indigenous contractor seeking special consideration. “We don’t ask for work because we’re Indigenous,” Epp says. “We compete on safety, reliability, and quality—and we celebrate who we are.” Clients frequently describe the Group as a “low-maintenance contractor,” a reputation reinforced by strong safety performance, including recently achieving one year injury-free on one of its most complex worksites. As the organization approaches its 36th year in business, its mission remains unchanged. “Our purpose is to create careers, generate wealth, and support the Mikisew Cree First Nation—today and for generations to come.” In a sector defined by scale, complexity, and constant change, the Mikisew Group is building something designed to last: a modern energy services platform where operational excellence and community impact are not competing priorities, but the same outcome. Teeing Up Impact: The Mikisew Group Charity Golf Tournament Alongside its industrial operations the Mikisew Group is also deeply invested in community engagement and relationship-building through events like its annual Mikisew Group Charity Golf Tournament. Now in its sixth year, the tournament has become a fixture on the company’s calendar, bringing together partners, clients, and community members for a day of sport and purpose on the greens. Far from being a simple social event, the tournament raises significant funds for Elders and Youth Programs in Fort Chipewyan, helping to support Left to Right Bilal Abdu, CFO, Jeff Epp, Interim CEO, Malek Eid, Chief Investment Officer