Kurt Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Established and managed respectful and meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities across Canada while pursuing joint ventures in remote camp and catering services• Negotiated joint venture agreements that included additional business opportunities for First Nations such as employment and training programs and direct award contracts • Advised executive management on Indigenous protocol and incorporated into provincial Indigenous engagement plans• Identified joint venture opportunities in major projects for mining, construction, and oil and gas sectors across Canada• Implemented ESS community investment initiatives such as attending and supporting community events such as Pow Wows, Treaty Days, Rodeos, Golf Tournaments, Fishing derby’s, Winter Carnivals, and Elder & Youth Cultural Activities• Represented ESS at national Indigenous business events and delivered presentations with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Aboriginal Business Match, and CANDO

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Project lead on Shell’s major projects including Nova Scotia Deep Water Exploration, Shelburne Basin 3D Seismic Exploration, Oil & Gas Project in Fox Creek and Edson along with HSSE Civil Earthworks• Maintained relationships with the Mi’kma Nations of Nova Scotia, Dene and Cree Nations of Alberta to facilitate employment, training and business opportunities in Impact Benefit Agreements• Collaborated with Shell’s Social Performance group, local organizations, and Indigenous groups to meet socio-economic commitments

Paddle Prairie, Alberta, Canada

• Established the Métis Settlements Apprenticeship Program Advisory Committee that included Indigenous, government, industry, and Indigenous service agencies • Facilitated Joint Ventures between Duncan’s First Nation, Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement and ESS Compass Group to obtain camp and catering contract for TransCanada Northwest Section Expansion Project • Facilitated entrepreneur training with Settlement Investment Corporation, Community Futures, and Aboriginal Business Canada • Organized and facilitated the Métis Settlements General Council Economic Development Gathering• Board Member: Community Futures, McKenzie Economic Development Corporation, and Peace River Local Opportunity Center and participated in the Aboriginal Peoples Working Group for the Contact Center Canada Pan Canadian Engagement Strategy Project

Paddle Prairie, Alberta, Canada

• Negotiated the JV with Calver Resources and established Sunstar Resources in the oil and gas sector• Supervised all aspects of engineering, geology, construction, drilling, pipelining, and production• Conducted landowner consultations to access right of way • Maintained Certificate of Recognition by completed audits to mitigate environmental and safety risks• Submitted competitive bids on mineral rights with the Alberta Energy Board

Paddle Prairie, Alberta, Canada

• Increased small business and entrepreneurship participation by 50% through direct award contracts negotiated with industry • Promoted employment opportunities for membership and negotiated job placements with industry• Facilitated partnerships with industry and service agencies to deliver workshops and job fairs• Supervised construction, drilling, pipelining, and production for Encana, Penn West Petroleum and Cenovous