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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.

Grant Gray saves the day – again

There is more to keeping winter drivers safe than salting and sanding the roads. Sometimes, our Dawson Road Maintenance crews go vastly above and beyond when it comes to keeping members of the communities they serve safe. Grant Gray was out plowing his regular route along Loo

DRM crews assisted in badger rehabilitation project

Highways are a dangerous place for not only humans, but for a lot of animals as well. Dawson Road Maintenance (DRM) just wrapped up a culvert cleaning program that was designed to make highways safer for motorists, local badgers and other small wildlife along Highway 97 in Servi

Pat Gunderson protects SA 17 from both heavy rain and snowfall

Little did Pat Gunderson’s father know at the time, when he told his son that he was going to report him to the Employment Insurance (EI) office, that he was setting him up for a long and successful career in road maintenance in Service Area 17. In the mid-90s, Gunderson wa

Don Lewis helped bring significant growth to Dawson Construction

When Don Lewis joined Dawson Construction in 1989, it was a local paving and civil company working smaller scale jobs. By the time he left Dawson 15 years later to pursue a new challenge, the company tackled substantially larger projects and dramatically increased overall revenu