OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
BUILDING RESILIENT SOCIETIES BY SOLVING TODAY’S MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES OUR PLANET IS FACING.
Our ambition is to collaborate with iconic world class organizations to tackle the broad environmental challenges our planet is facing, and in turn, increasing our communities’ resiliency.
RELIABILITY
Our people are recognized for their operational excellence. Over the years, solid processes and continuous learning have allowed us to support reliable supply chains for our customers and effective remediation solutions for the environment. Whatever the circumstances, our people have an uncanny ability to find solid solutions. We are definitely resilient!
IMAGINATION
Our people are imaginative thinkers – people who generate new and unique solutions – and have the courage to take action to put these solutions in place. They create environments in which others can take smart risks and experiment. They foster the creative ideas of others, using good instincts and agility to bring the right solutions to our customers.
GOING BEYOND
Our people are ready to go beyond and challenge the status quo. They strive to continuously push boundaries. They seek new ways to improve their operations and cost leadership. They go after new business opportunities and partnerships. We are naturally relentless!
SUSTAINABILITY
Our people are fully accountable for our performance and are truly committed to long- term sustainable growth. By empowering our people, acting with integrity, setting clear goals and measuring our progress, we deliver innovative products and services to our customers and create value for our stakeholders.
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
BUILDING RESILIENT SOCIETIES BY SOLVING TODAY’S MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES OUR PLANET IS FACING.
Our ambition is to collaborate with iconic world class organizations to tackle the broad environmental challenges our planet is facing, and in turn, increasing our communities’ resiliency.
RELIABILITY
Our people are recognized for their operational excellence. Over the years, solid processes and continuous learning have allowed us to support reliable supply chains for our customers and effective remediation solutions for the environment. Whatever the circumstances, our people have an uncanny ability to find solid solutions. We are definitely resilient!
IMAGINATION
Our people are imaginative thinkers – people who generate new and unique solutions – and have the courage to take action to put these solutions in place. They create environments in which others can take smart risks and experiment. They foster the creative ideas of others, using good instincts and agility to bring the right solutions to our customers.
GOING BEYOND
Our people are ready to go beyond and challenge the status quo. They strive to continuously push boundaries. They seek new ways to improve their operations and cost leadership. They go after new business opportunities and partnerships. We are naturally relentless!
SUSTAINABILITY
Our people are fully accountable for our performance and are truly committed to long- term sustainable growth. By empowering our people, acting with integrity, setting clear goals and measuring our progress, we deliver innovative products and services to our customers and create value for our stakeholders.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
HARNESSING INNOVATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
At ALTRA, we create new opportunities by welcoming, embracing, and celebrating differences with an unwavering passion. This is at the heart of our efforts to champion diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our organization. We recognize that the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives of our people will help us tackle tomorrow’s challenges. We know that our passionate talent is the reason our customers want to partner with us, and our communities trust us. As we welcome the next generation, we will continue to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, nurtures, and empowers the absolute best talent, and together we will build a more innovative and sustainable future.
ALTRA continues to work towards creating a diverse and phenomenal team, which we believe represents a greater mix of skills and more inclusive workplace culture.
“To be a leader in our industry and really bolster innovation, we truly believe that diverse teams at all levels of our organization are a key success factor.”
Jean-François Bolduc
President
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
HARNESSING INNOVATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
At ALTRA, we create new opportunities by welcoming, embracing, and celebrating differences with an unwavering passion. This is at the heart of our efforts to champion diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our organization. We recognize that the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives of our people will help us tackle tomorrow’s challenges. We know that our passionate talent is the reason our customers want to partner with us, and our communities trust us. As we welcome the next generation, we will continue to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, nurtures, and empowers the absolute best talent, and together we will build a more innovative and sustainable future.
ALTRA continues to work towards creating a diverse and phenomenal team, which we believe represents a greater mix of skills and more inclusive workplace culture.
Jean-François Bolduc
President
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS
We are incredibly proud to work closely with Indigenous communities. We accomplish this by supporting and respecting the diversity and distinctiveness of the Indigenous cultures of the people we work with.
We are also proud to partner with two Inuit companies (Qikiqtaaluk Environmental Inc. in Nunavut and Avataani Environmental Services Inc. in Nunavik). Both Indigenous partners actively participate in strategic decisions, business development, and day-to-day operations.
For projects up North, these two companies make it a point to do business with local Inuit subcontractors and suppliers which support economic growth in Indigenous communities.
The lack of clean, safe drinking water is an issue that is of significant importance to the Inuit today. In the last year, our environmental team has been hard at work on the ground with the Iqaluit community in Nunavut to help gain access to safe, affordable, and reliable drinking water, making the best use of local supplies through a more cohesive way of managing water resources, reducing waste, and increasing supply resiliency. We continued our focus on the Indigenous communities and contributed to the Haisla Nation Council in Kitimat, BC. One of their key priorities is saving the Kitlope Valley, the world’s largest intact old growth coastal temperate rain forest watershed, from further logging. We also supported the excellent work of the Uquutaq Society who opened the first non-profit housing program in Nunavut. This program expands housing options across the Inuit community.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS
We are incredibly proud to work closely with Indigenous communities. We accomplish this by supporting and respecting the diversity and distinctiveness of the Indigenous cultures of the people we work with.
We are also proud to partner with two Inuit companies (Qikiqtaaluk Environmental Inc. in Nunavut and Avataani Environmental Services Inc. in Nunavik). Both Indigenous partners actively participate in strategic decisions, business development, and day-to-day operations.
For projects up North, these two companies make it a point to do business with local Inuit subcontractors and suppliers which support economic growth in Indigenous communities.
The lack of clean, safe drinking water is an issue that is of significant importance to the Inuit today. In the last year, our environmental team has been hard at work on the ground with the Iqaluit community in Nunavut to help gain access to safe, affordable, and reliable drinking water, making the best use of local supplies through a more cohesive way of managing water resources, reducing waste, and increasing supply resiliency. We continued our focus on the Indigenous communities and contributed to the Haisla Nation Council in Kitimat, BC. One of their key priorities is saving the Kitlope Valley, the world’s largest intact old growth coastal temperate rain forest watershed, from further logging. We also supported the excellent work of the Uquutaq Society who opened the first non-profit housing program in Nunavut. This program expands housing options across the Inuit community.
“We are proud to be a part of this effort to provide safe, reliable drinking water to the Inuit communities. Our innovative methods are playing an increased role in helping solve these complex problems in a sustainable manner,”
Jean-François Bolduc
President
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER
We help communities protect and renew their water quality and infrastructure.
GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
We design environmentally sound waste management practices.
GOAL 9: BUILD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND FOSTER INNOVATION
We facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development via our innovation pipeline.
GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
We share knowledge, strengthen expertise, and collectively apply innovative solutions to climate risks and challenges.
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
We invest in communities helping them be stronger, vibrant, and more resilient.
GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
We recognize that our greatest impact on sustainability comes from the solutions we developed for our customers and our communities.
OUR ESG PRIORITIES
As an impact company, our main priority is building a sustainable and resilient future for the next generations. It means protecting and renewing our environment and our water resources, attracting and developing the best and brightest talent, investing in our communities and leading with the highest governance standards. In short, we are committed to doing everything we can today to build a better tomorrow.
ALTRA’S KEY ESG PRIORITIES – THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)
OUR ESG PRIORITIES
As an impact company, our main priority is building a sustainable and resilient future for the next generations. It means protecting and renewing our environment and our water resources, attracting and developing the best and brightest talent, investing in our communities and leading with the highest governance standards. In short, we are committed to doing everything we can today to build a better tomorrow.
ALTRA’S KEY ESG PRIORITIES – THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER
We help communities protect and renew their water quality and infrastructure.
GOAL 9: BUILD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND FOSTER INNOVATION
We facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development via our innovation pipeline.
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
We invest in communities helping them be stronger, vibrant, and more resilient.
GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
We design environmentally sound waste management practices.
GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
We share knowledge, strengthen expertise, and collectively apply innovative solutions to climate risks and challenges.
GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
We recognize that our greatest impact on sustainability comes from the solutions we developed for our customers and our communities.
SAFETY
Our Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) program is our commitment to putting our people first—experts in the field, customers, partners, subcontractors, and community members—and doing what’s right by responsibly managing all safety aspects of our business.
SAFETY
At ALTRA, we believe in working closely together and looking out for the health and safety of ourselves and those around us, whether we’re at work, at home, or in our communities. We strive toward an inclusive safety culture, one in which safety is a team effort where we work together to identify hazards, discuss work challenges, and communicate our plan for how to work safely with everyone involved.
We have proactive discussions on the prevention of injuries and loss, equip our people with the knowledge they need to work safely, promote cooperation, and recognize that safety is crucial everywhere, not just at work.
Our Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) program is our commitment to putting our people first—experts in the field, customers, partners, subcontractors, and community members—and doing what’s right by responsibly managing all safety aspects of our business.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
President
Jean-François has over 30 years of experience as a global engineering, consulting and senior construction Executive in the Environmental industry. Prior to his appointment, he built and led high-performing teams as Regional Chief Officer (EMEA) for Environmental
Vice-president, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Sophie has over 20 years of experience holding various finance and accounting Executive roles. She previously served as Senior Director of Finance for Telecon and Director of Finance, Eastern Canada for PepsiCo
Executive Vice-President
Éric has over 30 years of experience in the Environmental industry holding various Executive positions. Éric joined SANEXEN in 1990, and is now is responsible for creating an efficient structure and world-class team, preparing the groundwork to help the company move
Vice-President, Environment, Health & Safety, Continuous Improvement
Mathieu has more than 17 years of experience in the environmental industry, serving in diverse leadership roles. Previously served as Environmental Director for American Iron & Metal. Holds a Bachelor of Law and a Master of Environment & Law from the Université de Sherbrooke.
Vice President, Operational Excellence
Sylvain has 37 years of experience in the field, and has been part of the SANEXEN team for almost 20 years, in a variety of roles. Previously, he held positions in Health, Safety and the Environment. He holds a degree from the Université du Québec in Montréal.
Vice-President, Innovation
Martin has over 25 years of experience in the Environmental industry holding various Executive positions. Martin previously served in various leadership positions for National Research Council Canada. Holds a Bachelor, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal
Vice-President, Corporate Development and Strategy
Mathieu has more than 17 years of experience in the environmental industry, serving in diverse leadership roles. Previously served as Environmental Director for American Iron & Metal. He holds a Bachelor of Law and a Master of Environment & Law from the Université de Sherbrooke.
General Manager, APG
Doug has over 25 years of experience in the dredging, dewatering and biosolids management industry. He works for APG (American Process Group), managing operations in Canada and the United States.
OUR HISTORY
Our team has a rich history, which includes many great companies – SANEXEN, NIEDNER, EXCAVA-TECH, AVATAANI, QIKIQTAALUK, Regénération, FER-PAL, and APG. For more than 250 years combined, our teams of experts have been driving value for our customers by helping them solve complex environmental and water challenges.
Today, as the single umbrella brand ALTRA, they are united by a strong set of values, and the drive to deliver positive, enduring and impactful change.
SANEXEN is founded
Specializing in environmental services across North America
NIEDNER Acquisition
SANEXEN gains access to proprietary manufacturing capabilities through the acquisition of NIEDNER, founded in 1895
Acquired a stake ownership in Qikiqtaaluk Environmental
Specializes in site remediation, particularly in the Nunavut region
Acquired a stake in Avataani Environmental
Contractor and consulting firm, specializing in site assessment & remediation in the Nunavik area.
Excava-Tech Acquisition
An excavation and civil engineering subcontractor for SANEXEN’s water main lining work for 15 years
Regénération Acquisition
A leading player of the mine site revegetation industry, based in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Acquired stake in FER-PAL
SANEXEN extends water technology to Canadian market via acquisition of FER-PAL, gaining access to trenchless technology and complete suite of water main rehabilitation solutions
APG Acquisition
An Edmonton-based environmental industry leader, specializing in dredging, dewatering, and residuals management
ALTRA is launched
Following the recent success and recognition achieved by the ALTRA portfolio of solutions, the company is adopting a single umbrella brand as the next step to unify its innovative solutions, leveraging its talent and expertise to strengthen its position in the marketplace
