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Who We Are: Civil Utility & HDD Specialists

Built on the Principles of Quality, Innovation, and Exceptional Customer Service.

PTL Group operates as an underground utility contractor serving Alberta and British Columbia. With regional operations deployed from our head office in Calgary and our dedicated facility in the Okanagan Valley, we provide deep infrastructure support across Western Canada. Our growth is driven by a simple blueprint: investing in high-capacity equipment and field personnel who prioritize safety over shortcuts.

Today, our team consists of certified utility field technicians, specialized directional drill operators, safety coordinators, and heavy mechanics. Whether executing an urban utility daylighting program in Calgary or navigating a complex trenchless rock boring path in the BC Interior, our personnel ensure absolute compliance with provincial regulatory frameworks, utility damage-prevention guidelines, and structural engineering specifications.

Who We Are: Civil Utility & HDD Specialists

Built on the Principles of Quality, Innovation, and Exceptional Customer Service.

What began as a specialized regional contractor has grown into a premier, full-service civil infrastructure and trenchless solutions provider known across Western Canada for our technical precision, safety leadership, and unwavering integrity.

Our team is comprised of highly certified operators, utility field technicians, and project managers—all working collaboratively to ensure every pipeline installation, utility corridor, and hydrovac excavation project meets the highest standards of structural integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Our Progress & Operational Footprint

  • Establishing the Foundation: Launched as a regional utility contractor in Southern Alberta, focusing on local civil works and municipal infrastructure asset protection.
  • Expanding the HDD Fleet: Scaling our trenchless capabilities with the acquisition of specialized Vermeer horizontal directional drilling rigs to handle high-production utility mainline pulls.
  • Integrating Hydrovac Operations: Introducing a dedicated high-capacity, 14-yard tri-axle hydrovac division to provide in-house utility locating, daylighting, and zero-strike vacuum excavation.
  • Opening Okanagan Divisions: Expanding permanently into the British Columbia Interior with valley-based assets, regional dispatch, and field crews trained for local rocky mountain geography.
  • Today & Beyond: Operating a robust fleet across two provinces, fully backed by active COR, ISN, Avetta, and ComplyWorks safety registry credentials.

The Values That Drive Our Crews

At PTL Group, our values aren’t just words on a wall—they govern how our operators run rigs, interact with prime contractors, and protect active utilities across Western Canada. Every day, on every site, these five principles guide our work.

 

1.

TEAMWORK

One crew, one goal.

Drilling operators, hydrovac swamper, and utility spotters operate as a single unit to execute complex bores safely and efficiently.

2.

OWNERSHIP

If it’s yours, own it.

From equipment maintenance to site cleanup, our teams take direct accountability for every foot of pipe in the ground.

3.

EXCELLENCE

Done right, every time.

Zero shortcuts on depth tracking, utility locating, or backfilling. Precision is our standard on every shift.

4.

INTEGRITY

Our word is our work.

Transparent estimates, honest timelines, and direct communication with site superintendents—no excuses.

5.

SAFETY

Protect each other. Everyone goes home.

Strict adherence to Ground Disturbance standards, daily tailgate meetings, and active hazard assessment on every site.

More Than Service:
A Responsibility

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Where Safety and Sustainability Define Every Operation

At PTL Group, we go beyond simple utility contracting. Our focus on uncompromising site safety and a rigorous ESG operating foundation ensures lasting, low-impact infrastructure value for our clients, our crews, and the communities we protect.

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Powering Progress with Precision & Reliability

At PTL Group, we are proud to be a trusted premier name in heavy civil utility engineering and non-destructive excavation. With extensive territorial experience and a modern fleet of specialized assets, we deliver high-capacity infrastructure solutions that keep vital utility networks running flawlessly—servicing power, telecommunications, municipal water, and major energy sectors across the region.

Our Mission

To provide safe, highly precise, and environmentally responsible trenchless and civil utility infrastructure solutions that empower our clients to build out their networks with absolute operational confidence.

Our Commitment

To set the industry benchmark for safety and precision in utility infrastructure construction, combining rigorous damage-prevention protocols with advanced field engineering to deliver lasting, low-impact value for our clients and communities.

Our People on the Ground

The Hands Behind Our Infrastructure Delivery

A construction company is only as reliable as the people operating the controls. The PTL Group team is purposefully structured to ensure every job site is secure and efficient:

  • Drill Operators & Locators: Seasoned trenchless professionals specialized in steering boring heads through cobble, clay, and solid rock formations with electronic tracking systems.

  • Hydrovac Technicians: Personnel trained in high-pressure excavation, delicate underground asset verification, and safe fluid containment.

  • Safety Coordinators: On-site compliance specialists who oversee strict adherence to WorkSafeBC, Alberta OHS, and BC 1 Call damage prevention frameworks.

  • Project Managers: Estimators and coordinators who back every completed line pull with verified bore logs, detailed Datalog drill reports, and exact as-built documentation.

Career Opportunities

Join Our Team

Come and join a team of young industry professionals that are taking the industry by storm. At PTL everyone is more than just a number – you’re part of the family. Our Core values are Safety, Integrity, Honesty, Respect and Value. These are the values we all live and work by every day. We conduct our day to day operations with professionalism and we take pride in getting the job done efficiently and safely. If you feel your values align with ours then we welcome you to apply to join our team.

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Proven Performance

A proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure, with hundreds of successful trenchless and excavation projects completed across Western Canada.

Certified & Compliant

Fully credentialed with ISN, Avetta, ComplyWorks, and COR—ensuring total compliance with provincial OH&S and strict utility damage prevention standards.

Customer-First Approach

We don’t just act as a subcontractor; we serve as your trusted, long-term partner in constructing resilient underground utility networks.

Sustainability Focused

We leverage advanced HDD technology to drastically minimize surface footprint, protect sensitive local ecosystems, and eliminate environmental risks.

Engineered for Precision.
Built for Safety.

A modern, high-capacity fleet engineered to execute complex utility installations with absolute reliability.

From heavy-duty horizontal directional drilling rigs to non-destructive hydrovac excavation units, our specialized fleet is meticulously maintained and engineered to meet the most demanding project specifications across Western Canada safely and efficiently.

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Advanced trenchless boring for river, highway, and environmental crossings.

Hydrovac Excavation

Safe, non-destructive daylighting and precise utility asset verification

Environmental Services

Comprehensive drilling fluid containment, vacuum truck services, and certified waste disposal tracking.

Civil Utility Construction

Mainline utility installations, multi-duct conduit placing, and structural civil works.

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200+ KM

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480 M

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What Our Clients Say on the Ground

Built on transparency, elite safety standards, and unmatched project economics across Western Canada

We recently worked with PTL Group on a directional drilling and hydrovac excavation project, and their team exceeded expectations from start to finish.

Their professionalism, communication, and attention to safety were outstanding. The hydrovac crew was efficient, precise, and respectful of the site, allowing us to expose utilities with minimal disruption. Their directional drilling team demonstrated an impressive level of expertise, completing the installation accurately and on schedule despite challenging site conditions.

What really sets PTL apart is the quality of their equipment, the experience of their operators, and their commitment to getting the job done right the first time. It’s clear they invest heavily in both their people and their fleet, and it shows in the results.

If you’re looking for a reliable contractor for hydrovac excavation, utility locating, trenchless installations, or directional drilling, I would highly recommend PTL Group. They have become a trusted partner in the Okanagan valley and we look forward to working with them on future projects.

Brent Watson, Vision Plumbing, Heating Cooling
Directional drilling is a game changer for the Okanagan!

I’ve worked with Luke and his team over at PTL and personally witnessed them help homeowners save thousands and keep their yard in tact. Before Luke and his team arrived in the Okanagan, the only other option for homeowners and businesses has been to excavate which can be invasive and expensive.

Now directional drilling gives our Okanagan community another option rather than excavating.

If you have a project in mind, give Luke a call. Him and his team are seasoned professionals.

Mitch Parker

We had an outstanding experience with PTL. Luke and his crew were incredibly professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. They used directional drilling to replace our water main, which meant they were able to drill accurately beneath approximately 200 feet of our manicured property without tearing up our yard. The entire connection was completed the very same day.

From start to finish, the process was virtually hands-off for us. Luke and his team took care of everything, kept us informed along the way, and removed so much of the stress from what could have been a very overwhelming situation.

When they finished, everything was clean, tidy, and working perfectly. We are so grateful for their hard work, attention to detail, and excellent service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend PTL to anyone needing directional drilling or water main replacement. Thank you, Luke and your team!

Kymberli McMullen

PTL did a tremendous job on a hydrovac excavation on my property. All the guys were very professional and polite,and were very informative. I would recommend Luke and his team at PTL!

Gregg Dunn

They do great work! They are very professional and always get the job done right ! I would highly recommend PTL for your next project.

Terry

PTL Group is a great company to do business with. The owners are upstanding individuals – they are easygoing, straightforward & honest people. All of their equipment is top notch, & we highly recommend using their services!

Brett Jagert

Best HDD service hands down. PTL is the only choicest for HDD.

Jonathan Barlow
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