Terus Construction is a diversified transportation infrastructure and heavy civil construction company.
The core of our business is road construction and asphalt paving, where we handle a variety of projects:
- Municipal and provincial road infrastructure
- Airport runways
- Rail and marine intermodal ports
- Industrial and commercial developments
- Roadways for mining, oil and gas, and energy projects
We also produce our own ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and hot-mix asphalt.
Furthermore, we act as a general contractor on underground and surface works civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities installations, concrete curbs and gutters, and other related activities.
Terus Operating Companies
Terus Construction operates as a network of 29 decentralized companies in communities throughout BC and the Yukon. Our companies have been servicing their communities for over 40 years, and locally employ around 580 people while completing over 1,000 projects every year.
- 29 operating companies
- 12 stationary asphalt plants
- 13 stationary & 4 portable concrete plants
- 59 operating aggregate pits and quarries
- 580 employees
- Over 1,000 projects completed annually
Ethics and Core Values
At Terus Construction, we strongly believe in operating our business in an ethical manner. We have high moral standards that we practice when we hire, manage, build, and handle our finances. Whether it’s our commitment to safety, our care for the environment, or our level of respect for each employee, we abide by several core values:
- Responsibility
- Trust
- Respect
- Setting a good example
- Humility
- Entrepreneurship
Ethics and Core Values
At Terus Construction, we strongly believe in operating our business in an ethical manner. We have high moral standards that we practice when we hire, manage, build, and handle our finances. Whether it’s our commitment to safety, our care for the environment, or our level of respect for each employee, we abide by several core values:
- Responsibility
- Trust
- Respect
- Setting a good example
- Humility
- Entrepreneurship
Working at Terus
Our people are our most important resource, so we work hard to attract, build, and retain the best talent in the construction industry. We offer great careers, outstanding benefits, and unique opportunities to grow through extensive management and skills training programs.
We offer full-time and seasonal work in communities throughout BC and the Yukon, and we’re constantly looking for talented, self-motivated people who are eager to contribute to a respectful and successful work atmosphere.
Visit our Careers page for more info about working for Terus Construction and the types of careers we offer, or click here to see our current job openings.
Safety
Safety always comes first at Terus. No exceptions. Maximizing safety for everyone is our ongoing commitment towards Goal Zero—our target for zero workplace accidents.
Environment
Everyone at Terus Construction lives in the same communities we operate in, so taking care of our world means everything to us. Our goal is to improve performance while reducing our environment impact. Therefore, we have mandated practices to take extra care in the following areas:
- Recycling
- Energy and greenhouse gas tracking and reporting
- Site management and reclamation
- Promotion of biodiversity at our sites
Quality
As a progressive and innovative contractor, Terus has implemented a comprehensive Quality Management System, structured as per ISO 9001. Our QMS brings together our operating Best Practices, testing procedures, test documentation, project specifications and construction plans, and Industry and Regulatory Specifications to ensure the work is completed correctly. While ensuring we meet specification is a requirement for the current job, we are always looking to improve on the next project.
Our Continuous Process Improvement program (CPI) is a key method for identify root causes and then implement corrective actions to prevent defects from reoccurring.
Innovation
Terus Construction has access to the latest technologies and innovative products, which we use in our projects. One of our priorities is to be at the forefront of the road construction industry and ensure we use the most advanced and appropriate products for each project, regardless of how big or small it is. In an industry that’s constantly evolving, we will always do our best to use innovative solutions to satisfy the clients and communities we serve.
Community
Terus is proud to be good corporate citizens and leaders in our communities. All our operations support community groups and charities though donations and sponsorships.
We also make it a priority to employ residents in each of the communities that we operate in. Our 580 employees come from diverse backgrounds across BC and the Yukon, which we believe helps us grow as a company and makes us successful.
Our Student Partnering Program also gives us a chance to connect with post-secondary students. We can help these students with the cost of their education and provide valuable industry experience through strategic summer work placements.
First Nations Partnerships
We live and work in the traditional territories of many different First Nations communities and we are proud have established multiple successful Joint Venture partnerships with First Nations groups to operate businesses in these communities.
About Colas
Terus Construction Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colas Canada Ltd. and is part of the Colas S.A. group of companies.
Colas is the world leader in road and transportation infrastructure construction and innovation. The Colas Group has operations in over 50 countries on 5 continents and employs over 57,000 people globally. Colas is active all sectors involving the construction and maintenance of road, rail, air, and marine transportation infrastructure.
