About Us

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HISTORY

Founded in 1976, this Canadian company is owned entirely by The James Bay Cree of Northern Quebec. It has become one of the largest and most successful construction companies in Quebec.

For over thirty years our team of project managers, technicians, procurement specialists, administrative and support staff have been delivering projects on time, on budget and at the highest level of quality.

PROFILE

The Cree Construction and Development Company (CCDC) has the capability and experience in managing and undertaking major projects in remote and semi-remote areas either directly, through its subsidiaries or in partnerships within the Cree territories, across Canada and internationally.

In peak construction period, approximately 850 workers are employed by CCDC group, 80 of them being assigned to our administrative offices and workshops of Chisasibi,  Mistissini, Laval, Nemiscau, Eastmain, Wemindji, Ontario and Manitoba.

MISSION

Cree Construction’s primary purpose is to build the Cree community and economic infrastructure by developing and delivering construction projects within EeyouIstchee that will provide opportunities for the Cree nation while maximizing profits and delivering quality work on time and on budget. It is acknowledged as the leader in its industry and region.

"Ten different construction companies hired Cree workers at the Eastmain-1 site. However, the Cree Construction and Development Company Limited (CCDC) alone accounted for 96% of hours worked by Cree employees" (source CCQ).