WHO WE ARE.

Since our establishment in 1969, Surerus has grown to become one of Canada’s largest pipeline contractors by offering a variety of services that are unparalled in the industry. With experience installing pipelines up to NPS 48 in both winter and summer conditions, we have successfully completed projects in a variety of geographic terrains across prairie, muskeg, heavily forested and mountainous regions.

Owning and maintaining one of Canada’s largest pipeline equipment fleets; we ensure all projects are equipped with a full complement of side booms, pipe layers, specialized pipeline equipment, and earth movers. From single projects through to multi-project programs and multi-year portfolios, Surerus delivers beyond expectation to meet your unique requirements. As Canada’s pipeline contractor of choice, we live up to our motto of Safe Work. Quality Work.

THE SURERUS STORY.

Over 50 years ago, a then 22-year-old Brian Surerus traded in his favourite Ford pick-up for a dump truck, marking the humble beginnings of Surerus in Fort St. John, BC. Learn more about our journey, which evolved our company to become Canada’s pipeline contractor of choice.

1969

Brian Surerus trades in a Ford Ranger pick-up truck for a dump truck and incorporates as Groundhog Enterprises in Fort St. John, BC.

1971

Groundhog Enterprises completes its first pipeline project for Union Oil near Fort St. John, BC. Brian finds that pipeline installation is more interesting than maintenance and he changes the company name to Surerus Construction & Development Ltd.

1972-1979

Surerus Construction & Development continued to pursue pipeline opportunities throughout British Columbia, eventually expanding to northwest AB

1982

Surerus Pipeline Inc. is incorporated and continues to pursue pipeline opportunities throughout BC and AB

1988

Westcoast Energy awards Surerus the Aitken Creek Extension Pipeline, marking the first time that a mid-inch project is completed by the company

1995

The Brazion Pipeline Project was completed in the challenging Sukunka area near Chetwynd, BC. The project won the International Erosion Control Associations Environmental Achievement Award

2008

An opportunity to purchase 37 acres of land in Gibbons, AB arises and a long-term development plan is established.

2011

After being told that Surerus would never complete a “big-inch” pipeline, Spectra Energy’s N5 to CS2 Fort Nelson Loop is completed using mechanized welding. This is the first large diameter pipeline installed by Surerus.

2015

The Murphy Group and Surerus Pipeline Inc. confirm their joint venture agreement and become Surerus Murphy Joint Venture.

2019

Surerus staff, friends, and family celebrate the Surerus 50th anniversary.

1969
1971
1972-1979
1982
1988
1995
2008
2011
2015
2019

SURERUS BY NUMBERS.

7000+ KM
of pipeline constructed
100+
satisfied clients
800+ KM
annual construction distance

Our People.

Brian Surerus
CEO & Founder
Sean Surerus
President
Safe Work.
Quality Work.

Our motto guides everything we do, from the initial planning phase to project completion.

Our Vision.

Surerus will be a leading family-owned diversified construction company; powered by people, community, safety and quality.

Our Values.

Our vision is reinforced by a set of core values that shape everything we do. They help us manage our relationships with all our stakeholders and will support us through the challenge of our future growth.

Never Harm
We never harm our business by protecting our people, the environment, and communities.
TRUST
We work with mutual respect and transparency.
INTEGRITY
We do the right thing even when no one is watching.
ASSURED DELIVERY
We will exceed our stakeholders’ expectations on the delivery of our services.

AFFILIATES.

SURERUS MURPHY
JOINT VENTURE

Surerus Pipeline Inc partnered with J Murphy & Sons in 2015 to create Surerus Murphy Joint Venture. Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) brings together two leading infrastructure companies, Surerus Pipeline Inc. and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd. Together the two companies combine over 100 years of pipeline construction and infrastructure heritage providing experience and innovative solutions to challenging projects in the oil and gas industry. SMJV’s progressive yearly growth has evolved into some of the largest projects built in Canada in the last decade including Coastal Gas Link and the Trans Mountain Energy Pipeline.

As a fully integrated joint venture, SMJV benefits from the alignment of the respective company values and commitment to the delivery of unrivalled performance in quality, health and safety, and environment. This commitment has ensured both companies maintain an impressive track record of delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.

GRIZZLY EQUIPMENT

Established in 2011, Grizzly Equipment is an outstanding source for heavy equipment rentals. With a modern fleet of equipment based in Fort St John, BC and Gibbons, Alberta, Grizzly Rentals has become the first call for pipeline and civil construction equipment. Maintaining access to more than 400 pieces of construction equipment ranging from small excavators to the industry’s largest sidebooms and pipelayers, they work with their clients to ensure flexible rental plans help maximize profits while minimizing costs.

SURELINE PROJECTS INC.

As a pipeline and facility construction contractor, SureLine provides clients, employees, subcontractors and vendors with a fresh perspective, clear vision and positive culture. Our seasoned executive team’s 100+ years of combined industry experience in the North-East British Columbia and North-West Alberta regions enables our consistent project execution with a top driven commitment to safety, quality, efficiency and environmental stewardship.

SURERUS INDUSTRIAL PARK

Surerus Industrial Park is a 90-acre industrial subdivision with individual building lots for sale in Fort St John, BC. As the economy gets more vibrant with LNG activity, the industrial park is situated to support business development.

Surerus is deeply committed to putting its Health and Safety commitments, policies, and procedures into practice every day, at every site, to ensuring every project is completed safely. Our policies are integral to our organization as they protect our employees, clients, the environment, and the public from the far-reaching effects of serious incidents caused by unsafe work practices or conditions. These policies enable us to grow our business and continue our role as an employer and as a significant contributor in our community.

Surerus is deeply committed to putting its Health and Safety commitments, policies, and procedures into practice every day, at every site, to ensuring every project is completed safely. Our policies are integral to our organization as they protect our employees, clients, the environment, and the public from the far-reaching effects of serious incidents caused by unsafe work practices or conditions. These policies enable us to grow our business and continue our role as an employer and as a significant contributor in our community.

Surerus is deeply committed to putting its Health and Safety commitments, policies, and procedures into practice every day, at every site, to ensuring every project is completed safely. Our policies are integral to our organization as they protect our employees, clients, the environment, and the public from the far-reaching effects of serious incidents caused by unsafe work practices or conditions. These policies enable us to grow our business and continue our role as an employer and as a significant contributor in our community.

Testimonials.

CANADIAN MAJOR PRODUCER
CEO

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CANADIAN MAJOR PRODUCER
CEO

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