Creating Connections with Aboriginal Communities
BCTC is committed to creating opportunities across the province for Aboriginal peoples through its Aboriginal Business Development Program. Our goal is for businesses to grow with us as long-term, valued suppliers.
The Aboriginal Business Directory is a database of supplier information that is used to match Aboriginal businesses with upcoming contracts or with other businesses for partnership opportunities. Read about how to register with the Aboriginal Business Directory.
BCTC offers Contract Opportunities for Aboriginal businesses and individuals to provide services in:
- Vegetation management,
- Construction,
- Transmission line maintenance, and
- Stations
Through capacity development, BCTC is supporting Aboriginal businesses and communities to:
- Enhance self-reliance,
- Strengthen business relationships, and
- Develop skills, abilities and resources that improve their position as suppliers to the utility industry.
BCTC encourages the development of business relationships with Aboriginal companies by providing feedback to suppliers through review meetings, communicating BCTC's qualification requirements, assisting with training and conducting bid workshops. Additionally, non-Aboriginal companies are encouraged to train and employ Aboriginal people and businesses.
See current bid opportunities on BC Bid.