EDMONTON, Alberta - s4story -- reVerb Communications has released Episode 4 of its infrastructure podcast InfraSound, featuring a conversation with Leland Jackman from ONEX River Inc., a 100% Indigenous-owned construction company based in Sturgeon County, Alberta.

The episode covers scaffolding: one of the oldest construction technologies in the world and a trade that remains largely invisible to the public despite being required on virtually every major infrastructure project in Western Canada.
Hosted by Glenn Kubish and Roberta Farion, the episode follows Jackman through the technical and human sides of the scaffolding trade. Topics include the engineering calculations behind 200-foot builds, the differences between tube-and-clamp and ring lock systems, and how heating and hoarding through Alberta winters has become a major revenue driver for scaffold companies.

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Jackman also discusses staffing field crews, the transition from apprentice to journeyman, and why scaffolding is not a Red Seal trade in Alberta despite the skill and field engineering it demands.
The episode references the scaffolding build for the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, which required roughly half a million pounds of material.

Scaffolding is classified as a soft trade in Canada and is not Red Seal-designated in Alberta, meaning there is no nationally standardized certification for scaffolders despite the technical demands of the work. On major industrial projects in Western Canada, scaffolding can account for 10 to 15 percent of the total project budget. The Scaffold Industry Association of Canada (www.scaffoldaccess.ca) represents the sector nationally.

About ONEX River Inc.
ONEX River Inc. is a 100% Indigenous-owned general contractor rooted in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The company provides scaffolding, structural, mechanical and electrical construction services across the oil and gas sector, with a focus on building long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities and offering career pathways for Indigenous workers.

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About InfraSound
InfraSound is a long-form podcast from reVerb Communications that goes beneath the surface of major infrastructure projects. Hosted by Glenn Kubish and Roberta Farion, each episode brings listeners into candid conversations with the people who design, build and communicate the projects shaping communities across Canada. Previous episodes have featured guests from the City of Edmonton, DIALOG and AGRU America.
Episode 4 is available now on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. A companion blog is available at www.reverbcomms.ca/infrasound-podcast.