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Dawson Group at the 2024 Pride Parade in Kamloops, British Columbia

At Dawson Group, community is at the heart of everything we do. Across all our companies—Dawson Civil, Dawson Construction, Dawson Road Maintenance, Dawson Idealease, and Dawson International Truck Centres— we are committed to creating lasting connections and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Whether we’re working on large-scale infrastructure projects, partnering with local organizations, or celebrating the hard work and dedication of our employees, we’re focused on fostering strong relationships with First Nations and the communities we serve throughout British Columbia.

We believe in the power of community, and that’s why we actively support initiatives that uplift and enrich the lives of those around us. From volunteering at sponsored events to donating time and resources to local causes, our teams are dedicated to building more than just infrastructure in British Columbia—they’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.

On this page, you’ll find updates on our latest projects, community initiatives, team achievements, and real-life examples of how our teams demonstrate our core values every day. Supporting non-profit events, championing safety, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability in the workplace—each story reflects the positive impact Dawson Group is making. Together, we’re creating a better tomorrow—one project, one initiative, and one connection at a time.

Dawson Civil helps Skuppah Band with new Food Security Centre

Over the past few months, Dawson Civil has proudly contributed on projects that directly impact Indigenous groups. In June 2021, a fire destroyed much of the Lytton area. Skuppah Band is located two kilometres south on the TransCanada Highway 1 and felt the effects of losing

Heavy Metal Rocks delivers successful event with high school students

Plenty of moulding took place last week at the Kamloops Indian Band Pit for the 15th installment of Heavy Metal Rocks. Experienced instructors moulded the minds of eager students, who then practised skills of moulding endless mounds of dirt and gravel. “It was a great exper

Karl Walden excited to return to Heavy Metal Rocks as an instructor

Karl Walden took advantage of the opportunities available to him as a student at Norkam Senior Secondary School (in Kamloops) and is enjoying a prosperous career in the trades industry, now working for Dawson Civil. His path began as a senior when he first enrolled in the Heavy

Paving crews primed for action in 2023

After a long, snowy winter, Dawson Construction is chomping at the bit to build off a successful paving season in 2022. “We have some great projects on our plate for this year with room for a few more if we want. We are anxious to start paving again,” said Amanda Fulton,