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management throughout the lifecycle of each camp, such as solid waste management and human refuse.”
Considering DMS operates in some of Canada’ s most remote locations, the company requires highly skilled people to construct camps in difficult conditions, relentless weather, and challenging terrain.“ We approach new hires in a similar way to apprentices; we start by hiring laborers and giving them the experience and responsibility to gain confidence and knowledge,” says Malcolm Mclean, Vice President. Of equal importance are the relationships with Indigenous partners that DMS has built over the years.“ We actively engage our Indigenous stakeholders in the normal course of the business; this is crucial for us and the clients we work for” adds Trevor.
Indeed, DMS specializes in supplying remote camps to areas where there is no existing or permanent infrastructure and as such, relies on secure structures from its supply partners such as Alaska Structures( AKS).“ AKS is a supplier of premium all-weather structures that can be heated or cooled and used as personnel accommodation, kitchens, showers, and other utility applications,” explains Malcolm.“ These specialized structures range from arch style to gables, providing a wide selection of options to meet the needs of various field camps. They can be used in any temperature from minus 40 to plus 35 across all parts of Canada, from projects North of Resolute Bay in Nunavut to the East to the Coast of Newfoundland and all areas in BC and throughout Canada. Occasionally our remote expertise has even allowed us to respond to non-domestic regions such as Greenland and Iceland.”
Trevor continues:“ Our relationship with AKS began around 27 years ago, when DMS was a client purchasing structures. Over the years, our partnership grew as we worked together to create structural solutions for
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