Dene West Catering

Dene West Catering, an Aboriginal-owned company, is a joint venture between ESS Support Services and the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. We provide industry-leading remote camp services delivering solid benefits to our clients in the Wood Buffalo Region:

  • A best in class camp experience that helps our clients recruit and retain the industry's best workers. At the foundation of our camp services is our pledge to deliver Great Food & Great Service.
  • ESS' proven ability to deliver and manage comprehensive service levels safely and contribute to the over-all success of the camp environment.
  • A reliable contribution to clients' corporate objectives to maximize aboriginal participation.
  • A strong joint venture partnership and unique operating strategy that give all stakeholders a visible profile and added credibility throughout the region. Direct benefits are returned to the community and the First Nation.


Dene West Catering offers innovative catering and camp service solutions. Our strategic operating plans are built on a keen understanding of the region, the camp business and our clients' specific needs.


Through ESS, our remote camp experience in Northern Canada spans more than 40 years, and we proudly count many of Canada's foremost oil and gas, pipeline, mining, and construction companies among our list of valued clients.

Remote Camp Services

  • Catering
  • Accommodation
  • Facility Management
  • Recreation and Retailing
  • Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Safety Best Practices

 

A Safety-First Culture

We are committed to ensuring that a culture of "safety first" is fostered throughout our operations. The ESS Safety and Health Management (SHMS) is a world-class HSEQ methodology, developed to provide a systematic approach to health and an incedent-free culture of safety.

Our SHMS is compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS) 18001:1999, which is compatible with ISO 9001:1994 (Quality). We work with clients to ensure the highest possible standard in HSEQ management. Working in partnership with you, we will strive to provide you, and everyone on-site, a safe workplace.