OJB Energy
Solutions

OJB Energy Solutions is Canada’s leading construction and maintenance contractor, with over a century of combined experience delivering critical energy infrastructure countrywide. We proudly support Canada’s most respected energy companies to strengthen and sustain the energy sector.

Who We Are

Formed through the integration of two highly respected Canadian pipeline companies, Banister Pipelines and O.J. Pipelines Canada, our organization builds on long-standing reputations for honesty, reliability, safety, and innovation.

We have successfully executed projects in some of Canada’s most challenging climates and terrains, urban and remote, flat and mountainous, always with a focus on quality execution and responsible construction. Our team understands the unique challenges facing today’s energy industry, and we approach every project with a solutions-driven mindset. From early planning and constructability reviews to execution, we align our expertise with our clients’ goals to ensure their assets remain reliable and resilient for decades to come.

Our skilled workforce is the foundation of everything we achieve. Our people bring deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality to every project. Through our union partnerships, we have access to highly qualified tradespeople who uphold the highest industry standards, enabling us to deliver consistent quality, and execute complex projects with confidence.

Our Capabilities

OJB Energy Solutions provides full-cycle pipeline construction, maintenance, and consulting services, tailored to the unique needs of each project.

From early planning and estimating through construction, commissioning, and reclamation, our teams deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Our strength lies in our people and our ability to assemble the right teams, supported by modern equipment, advanced construction technologies, and decades of hands-on experience, to deliver optimal value for our clients.

Our services include:

Mainline pipeline construction (NPS 12–48)
Lateral construction and pipeline replacements (all sizes)
Maintenance and integrity projects, including hydrotest programs
Emergency repairs and rehabilitation
Trenchless crossing support (HDD, DPI, micro-tunnelling, and bores)
Right-of-way clearing, access preparation, and reclamation
Construction planning, feasibility studies, and consulting
Pre-construction estimating and pipeline routing support
Assembly fabrication and installation
Spray-applied coatings and cathodic protection systems

We are also recognized leaders in automated mechanized welding and double-jointing, enabling improved productivity, consistency, and quality on large-diameter pipeline projects.

Cranes lowering a pipeline section into place

Projects

Our combined portfolio reflects decades of successfully delivering projects for Canada’s most prominent pipeline owners, across diverse terrain and operating environments. Recent and notable work includes:

Large-diameter mainline construction in mountainous and environmentally sensitive regions of British Columbia
Complex trenchless crossings and mainline installation through agricultural and urban corridors in Ontario
Multi-season construction programs requiring advanced groundwater management, blasting, erosion control, traffic management, and stakeholder coordination
Facility upgrades including equipment replacements, piping modifications, and valve installations.
Collaborative delivery models incorporating Indigenous participation, specialized environmental controls, and innovative construction techniques

These projects demonstrate our ability to manage complexity, adapt to challenging conditions, and deliver safely, on schedule, and on budget.

Sidebooms laying pipe along an open trench

Health Safety Environment

Safety is fundamental to everything we do. We are deeply committed to protecting our employees, contractors, clients, and the public.

OJB Energy Solutions’ approach is built on the belief that every incident is preventable and that a strong safety culture starts with visible leadership and active workforce engagement. Senior leaders are regularly present in the field, reinforcing expectations, supporting teams, and celebrating success.

We maintain robust Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems and project-specific plans that promote consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement. These systems are routinely reviewed and enhanced to incorporate lessons learned and evolving industry best practices—supporting excellence not only during construction, but throughout the lifecycle of the facilities we build.

Pipeline construction in a mountain valley

Indigenous Relations

OJB Energy Solutions is committed to building respectful, long-term relationships with Indigenous communities, businesses, and workers wherever we operate.

Our approach is grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and meaningful participation. We actively seek opportunities to work with local and Indigenous communities through:

Indigenous hiring, supporting employment and skills development
Subcontracting and procurement, providing open and fair access to opportunities for Indigenous-owned businesses and service providers

Through these efforts, we aim to create shared value, strengthen local capacity, and contribute positively to the communities connected to our projects.

Excavator unloading pipe from a haul truck

Careers

Our greatest strength is our people.

The success of OJB Energy Solutions is driven by the experience, dedication, and professionalism of our workforce, many of whom have built pipelines across Canada for decades. At the same time, we recognize the importance of developing the next generation of pipeliners.

Through on-the-job training, mentorship, and the adoption of modern construction technologies, we are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where talented people can grow their careers and take pride in the work they do.

Contact your local union for more opportunities for field based work.