In the Community
Focus is proud to be a sponsor of Team Kevin Martin, winners of the 2010 Olympic gold medal in men’s curling. The team, comprised of skip Kevin Martin, third John Morris, second Marc Kennedy and lead Ben Hebert, has a host of other accomplishments to their name, including a spot in the Olympic Curling Trials, which are set for December 2013 in Winnipeg.
We’re excited to support this dedicated and talented group, which includes our employee Ben Hebert. These hard working curlers are...
Santa’s Anonymous is an annual campaign devoted to bettering the lives of children by delivering the "spirit" of Christmas to less fortunate children'. Focus employees are very active with Santa's Anonymous and volunteer annually by donating, wrapping and delivering gifts.
Thank you to all the Focus volunteers who contributed to local children – especially those who endured the frigid weather to deliver gifts this past Christmas!
Focus is proud to have been a platinum sponsor at this year's “Golf for Kids Charity Classic” on Saturday September 10, 2011 at The Westin Bear Mountain Resort. An amazing $300,000 was raised for the Help Fill a Dream Foundation and other children’s charities.
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The Focus-sponsored Youth Emergency Shelter Annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 8, 2011 in Spruce Grove was a sold out event that raised over $45,000 for YESS.
By holding annual fundraising events, YESS works together with the community and numerous sponsors to expand facilities and programs. Having this support will ensure that we can accommodate and support all youth who need a safe place, a source of comfort and relief from emotional distress.
The support given by Focus has been a...
Calgary Corporate Challenge is a volunteer-driven, Olympic-style event for Calgary's business community. Each September, employees, managers and volunteers participate in a variety of fun-filled athletic and non-athletic events. The results of this good-natured competition promote the interaction of co-workers, build morale, instil company pride, provide physical and mental conditioning for employees and enhance employer/ employee relations.
With over 175 companies, 1,500 volunteers and 18,...
We had another great day out on the golf course for a very worthy cause. Focus along with our major sponsorship partners (Pioneer, MSL Land and Forzani’s) managed to raise $35,000 for the City of Calgary’s" Kids on Course" Program.
Focus team members worked as a multi-discipline team to provide municipal, bridge, geomatics and environment services. The team recently completed topographic survey, modeling and project management for feasibility, design and construction of an environmentally sensitive access road, a 100T bridge and a pedestrian bridge crossing of Pipestone Creek.
In April 2011, a ribbon-cutting by Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, the Honourable Donald S. Ethell and a celebration dinner commemorated this...
The BC Focus Planning Team attended the annual Planning Institute of BC Conference in Nanaimo on June 2, 2011 where they partnered with the Jasper Sustainability Club for Youth to unveil their “Guerrilla" Planning and Public Engagement Techniques in BC Communities.
Antarctica Expedition
In 2011, Focus sponsored our very own Tyler Barkhouse to join Robert Swan’s “2041” team to go to the Antarctica and work towards the preservation of the Antarctica through the promotion of recycling, renewable energy and sustainability to combat the effects of climate change.
Focus’ involvement takes our community investment in the lives of children to the next level – where we are contributing to the education of the next generation of...
Every year Focus staff challenge each other to see which office can donate the most non-perishable food items to their local food bank. With everyone’s combined efforts, we contributed 5,799.70 pounds of food and raised $1,963.57 for our local food banks.
A big thank you to all the Focus staff who participated in last year’s Focus Food Bank Challenge! 2010’s winning location was the Golden, BC, office, which contributed an average of 27.78 pounds of food per person.
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Synergies made possible by our processes, policies, technologies and wide range of expertise. Clients that hire more than one of our divisions receive the benefit of increased efficiency and reduced time and cost.
Exceptional skills, experience and vision. Focus’ leadership team works together to ensure Focus Corporation remains an industry-leader with an excellent reputation for client service, innovative thinking and high quality projects.
Innovative and effective solutions that encompass and support our economic, social and environmental sustainability values. Focus is taking steps towards a systematic, company-wide approach to sustainable and responsible business practices
Support for the communities where our employees live, work and play. Focus donates employee time and expertise, as well as financial support, to numerous non-profit organizations across Western Canada.
Protection of life, health and the environment. Safety is more than just a workplace concern: it is a lifestyle responsibility. Our safety program gives all employees the resources necessary to be safe at work, at home and in their communities.
A long, prosperous and exciting history. Focus has evolved with the involvement of talented and ambitious people, strategic acquisition of key businesses and forward-looking additions of innovative technology.
An exceptional and safe workplace for our employees. We’re proud that our workplace, safety programs, training courses and management efforts have been singled out for praise.
Great client service, innovative thinking and high quality results. Regardless of the project type, size, scope or challenge, our projects reflect Focus’ vision of success.
One of the biggest and most established survey companies in Western Canada for a reason. We provide real economic value, while ensuring your projects run smoothly and efficiently.
Cost-effective and innovative EPCM services for the oil and gas industry since 1973. Our professionals specialize in gas compression and storage, gas processing and treating, metering and automation, oil projects, pipelines, power generation, well-sites and tie-ins and SAGD facilities.
Innovative solutions that optimize existing transportation infrastructure and accommodate for current and future growth. We are industry leaders in the planning, engineering and construction management of major transportation facilities.
A wide range of services for the land development and municipal sector. Our strong technical skills, innovative ideas and first-rate project management practices increase the value of land development and municipal projects of all sizes.
The first step in the development of any successful project. Focus professionals assess the physical, biological, and economic aspects of a proposed project and minimize all environmental impacts.
Fast and accurate precise measurement services. Specialists leverage the latest 3D laser scanning technology to collect large amounts of data quickly and accurately – even in locations that are too dangerous or impossible to survey conventionally.
A world-leader in 3D mapping, planning and virtual surveys. Focus uses a combination of data, maps and imagery to create a comprehensive, complete and current image of your project area, which we can use to map your infrastructure, plan new developments and survey remotely.
An integrated approach to better air quality. Focus measures and monitors air quality and provides engineering solutions to improve it. Air quality experts leverage their understanding of new technologies, regulatory trends and scientific knowledge to identify and solve problems.
A multi-disciplinary approach to cost-effective integrated infrastructure solutions. Specialists in stormwater management planning and water resources engineering deliver effective water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal and private sectors.
Transportation construction specialists. Talented and experienced construction managers, construction supervisors, construction inspectors and surveyors work together to ensure transportation projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
Surveying for every stage of a major construction project. Specialists provide industrial construction surveying services to the oil sands industry and construction surveying services for commercial and industrial developments.
Environmental planning and management solutions. Focus’ multi-disciplinary team of experts helps reduce and minimize environmental liabilities.
Complete remedial programs, from site assessment through to full scale remediation and closure. Our professionals take a multi-disciplinary approach to remediation and reclamation services for many industry sectors, including oil and gas, commercial and industrial.
Comprehensive environmental assessments. Focus’ specialists have the qualifications and expertise to complete the wide variety of environmental assessments necessary to assess a project’s environmental implications and help our clients make sound decisions.
Innovative and cost effective facilities for an unlimited array of gas compositions. Focus’ experts have extensive experience in all areas of natural gas compression, including field compression, inlet compression, sales gas and pipeline transmission compressor stations.
A leader in deep cut facility design and troubleshooting, sour gas processing, sulphur recovery and natural gas liquids recovery and fractionation.
Map-based information for remote site assessment decisions. Focus reduces risk and saves time by leveraging satellite imagery and other remote sensing technologies to help oil and gas producers and pipeline companies remotely plan their development projects.
Outstanding visual presentation and communication materials. Focus provides professional and effective presentation, print and multi-media material that delivers messages effectively and enhances clients’ business image.
Survey services to support every stage of large- and small-scale heavy oil and oil sands exploration and development.
Comprehensive international land management services. Focus’ multi-disciplinary teams help resource and infrastructure developers through every phase of their projects.
Sustainable developments that respect the natural environment, enhance land value and improve the quality of life where people live, work and play. Focus experts manage land development projects from re-zoning and planning stages through to construction completion.
Innovative solutions for vibrant, livable communities. Focus provides an integrated suite of services to guide and support a seamless land use planning process from vision through to completion.
Creative, inspiring and innovative environments. Focus’ landscape architects create functional and aesthetically pleasing landscapes for residential, municipal and commercial projects.
Fully automated engineered packages. Our comprehensive services ensure your projects get the most appropriate type of system, including automation and control products and control methods that monitor the system and measure fluids throughout the extraction, processing and delivery process.
A wide range of land surveying and geomatics services. Focus’ professional surveyors provide the accurate spatial data, boundary definitions and geo-referenced information needed for land development and infrastructure projects.
A leading provider of oil and gas surveying services in Western Canada. With full service offices, numerous field crews, a large staff and a totally digital product model, we have the resources to provide consistent, efficient service from field survey to final plan.
Innovative SAGD solutions. Multi-disciplinary teams with expertise in the pilot and commercial application of SAGD technology provide trouble shooting, process studies, and full EPCM services for projects of all sizes.
Fast and accurate pipeline design and surveying. Trained professionals use custom tools and technological innovation to ensure the best possible quality and most efficient project management.
Design, operation and maintenance of power generation and distribution facilities. Our experts work with oil and gas and small independent power producers on power generation and power distribution facilities of all sizes.
Innovative solutions that optimize existing transportation infrastructure and accommodate current and future growth.
In-depth knowledge that only comes from first-hand experience with challenging complex transportation projects, Focus’ experts provide a wide range of services to identify and solve transportation problems.
Efficient and effective transportation structures that achieve maximum life cycle value. Focus’ team of experts is experienced in the design and construction of new structures and the evaluation and rehabilitation of existing highway bridge structures.
Complete water treatment design services for municipal and commercial applications. Focus’ experts manage water and wastewater treatment projects from the planning stages through design to construction completion.
Innovative design solutions for municipal water systems and stormwater treatment and control.
Cost efficient low risk solutions. Focus’ wellsite and tie-ins experts have developed an efficient standardized process that offers low cost, high quality customized work.
Canada’s 5th largest city is a vibrant, exciting place with multiple charms, including a cosmopolitan lifestyle, countless outdoor adventures, a dynamic arts scene and more!
This small town offers big-time benefits, including highly ranked schools, many world-class fitness amenities, easy access to Edmonton and a warm community spirit.
With its scenic mountain views and numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures that support an active healthy lifestyle, it’s no surprise that Cranbrook is the largest community in the Kootenay Rockies – and growing.
This thriving mid-size city offers exceptional lifestyle benefits, including safe and clean neighbourhoods, low average house prices and low taxes. Add its many cultural and recreational activities to the equation and you know why Edmonton’s population continues to grow.
While the thriving oil sands, natural gas and pipeline industry attracts many new workers and their families to Fort McMurray, the natural beauty, welcoming community and vibrant economy encourage them to stay.
Located in beautiful Peace River country, Fort St. John is a welcoming community that is populated with many young families. Its excellent year-round sports facilities and rugged outdoor adventures offer something for everyone from young children to avid sportsmen.
Golden’s reputation as a stunningly beautiful, incredibly active, totally welcoming community is gaining strength. And, with the strong community spirit of its residents, we’re sure to see more big things happening here.
This progressive city, located northwest of Edmonton, offers its 50,000 residents an assortment of recreational amenities, a convenient public transit system, a residential and commercial recycling program, arts and culture events, and a strong community service network.
Surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty and scenic views, Invermere’s welcoming community offers something for everyone. Enjoy swimming in one of the warmest lakes in the valley, skiing at your choice of ski hill, golfing one of many courses or relaxing at the hot springs.
Economy, amenities, weather and lifestyle – all in one scenic, friendly and affordable town. Kamloops’ strong community spirit reflects the quality of life residents enjoy.
Kelowna’s natural beauty, lively cultural community and assortment of recreational opportunities are sure to please enthusiasts of all ages.
Medicine Hat residents revel in its small-town atmosphere, its sense of safety and security, their friendly neighbours and the conveniences that it offers.
This small town enjoys some big city amenities, including public transit, a busy municipal airport, public and separate board elementary schools, postsecondary education, comprehensive parks and recreation facilities and convenient access to healthcare.
Regina’s affordability enables residents to enjoy the finer things in life, and they do! With its beautiful parkland, a nationally renowned arts community, a family-friendly attitude and, of course, professional football, Reginans enjoy a high quality of life.
This sophisticated town, with just over 3,000 people, is one of Canada’s highest cities, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that it is known for mountain biking, skiing and hiking. While recreation is a passion for most within this community, so is sustainability and environmentalism.
One of Alberta’s best kept secrets, the small town of Slave Lake offers residents everything they could ask for – and more: an established town, an involved community and lakeside living provide a lifestyle that can’t be beat.
Despite its nickname, ‘the ‘hub of Nova Scotia’ is a small town with a relaxed, friendly attitude. Its moderate climate, secure economy and convenient location make it a favourite place for East Coasters.
Canada’s third largest city is consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities for good reason: Vancouver is clean, safe and beautiful and it offers residents an assortment of active, intellectual and spiritual pursuits.
Recently named the second best place to live in Canada, Victoria offers climate, community, culture and history– and prospects for an exciting future.
Fast track your career! Focus is on the road hosting information sessions and conducting face-to-face interviews in various locations across Canada.
The key to our success. We develop and nurture our reputation as ‘a great place to work’ and we look for skilled people to join our team.
Benefits and resources that keep our employees healthy, happy and moving ahead! We empower people with options, resources and incentives to help them enjoy success.
Good stewardship in the protection of life, health and the environment. Focus encourages environmental awareness and accountability by supporting an assortment of environmental efforts across the company.
Numerous benefits that enrich employees’ lives and make Focus a great place to work. Focus’ safety program, employee recognition and appreciation efforts, social activities and community support opportunities reflect our company’s culture of respect, appreciation and support.
Amazing jobs for talented and enthusiastic professionals. See some of the types of jobs available and a brief description of the duties they include.
Interactive and comfortable work environments in some of the most beautiful, culturally rich and recreationally active places in Canada.
Programs that support employees’ continued growth. Focus encourages employees to develop their knowledge and capabilities, and supports them in their efforts to do so.
Outstanding learning and development opportunities.Focus develops and provides numerous opportunities for employee empowerment, motivation and engagement.