Highfield Investment Group is a diversified, privately held company based in Calgary, Alberta. For more than 40 years, we’ve invested in businesses, land, and communities that create lasting value. With expertise spanning residential and industrial development, commercial property management, hospitality, agriculture, energy services, and equine programs, we are committed to building a stronger future through integrity, innovation, and long-term vision.
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In evaluating the processes currently in place, the focus was on HIG’s policies and procedures since they apply to all individuals at HIG, including the Farm operations and those involved in dealings with the Controlled Entities. The HIG Employee Handbook covers Vision, Values, and Culture of HIG, general information on office protocols, and policies in place. HIG’s policies include respectful workplace, personal/sexual harassment, and employee responsibilities. The Handbook components are provided to staff during the onboarding process when they start and are also available on the company’s Intranet site. The Handbook is updated by Human Resources if policies are changed or updated and those updated policies are then distributed to staff and updated on the Intranet site.
The vision of being a world class, sustainable company is supported by values of integrity, honesty, excellence, and learning, and a culture of working as a team to accomplish targets and goals. The respectful workplace statement’s purpose is to define respect and highlight the importance of fairness, equality, and a healthy and safe work environment. The statement also outlines that the direct Manager and/or Human Resources are the appropriate individuals to reach out to in instances where behaviours or communication are not in line with this policy statement. The personal, sexual harassment and antibullying policies, outline definitions and examples that fall within each policy and outline the steps to address the issue and consequences of any inappropriate behaviour. The employee responsibility statement is focused on the health and safety of staff and others. This statement outlines the rights to
participate, know, refuse to work, and to stop work. These rights are in place to allow employees to participate in work safely and to refuse and/or stop work if they feel unsafe.
In addition to the policies noted above, the Farm operations also have additional policies and training programs specific to their workplace. These additional protocols are reviewed with staff on a regular basis and new employees are trained in the protocols. Examples of the protocols include safe horse handling, WHIMIS, equipment operating protocols, and emergency procedures.
Due to the nature of work and regulations in the oil and gas industry, Select has many policies and monitoring systems in place for workplace safety for employees. Select has an Employee Handbook which covers general company protocols as well as policies related to sexual harassment, field purchasing procedures, and health and safety. An overtime policy for non-exempt employees is included within the general company protocols which is in accordance with the Alberta Employment Standards Code. This policy highlights key components of overtime and what individuals are entitled to, to allow for transparency and fair pay. Employee safety policies include, but are not limited to, safety meetings at field sites prior to commencement of work procedures, and completion of Job Safety Analysis forms which are collected and retained. Select follows a Purchasing and Materials Management Policy which is summarized in the Handbook and is available in full, from Human Resources and
Supervisors. This policy is in place to guide and assist employees in working with suppliers; it covers the required forms to be completed to initiate a Purchase Order, the Code of Ethics, as published by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), and values of Select. Select’s values are honesty/integrity, professionalism, responsible management, serving the public interest, and conformity to the Laws. Health and Safety policies include Safety & Loss Prevention statements, and Environmental, Workplace Violence, and Harassment policies. The responsibilities of individuals, in upholding and creating a fair and safe environment for all, are also outlined in the Handbook. This Handbook is provided to staff during onboarding and is available on the company’s Intranet site.
Health and safety regulations are high in the oil & gas industry and specific certifications are required. Some of the certificates are required and Select’s customers demand that these be in place prior to doing business with Select. This helps ensure that customers are also holding Select accountable for worker safety and therefore further reduces the chances of forced or child labour.
In the industrial and residential construction activities, HIG utilizes General Contractors and Construction Managers, respectively, to oversee the construction of the buildings and manage the procurement process. HIG has used the Construction Manager in Canmore for over ten years and therefore has a strong working relationship with their team and clear understanding of expectations. On the industrial construction projects, reputable Canadian General Contractors are used and are chosen based on a selected tender process. The General Contractors used on Controlled Entities in 2024 have been used on multiple projects over several years. These General Contractors are Canadian based organizations with long histories of providing construction expertise. Due to the scope of work on these
construction projects, an external Project Oversight Manager is also used to manage performance, delivery timeframes, and costs. HIG has worked closely with the Project Oversight Manager on projects dating back to 1996 and have a closely aligned relationship on conduct and outcome expectations.
Banks used for financing on construction projects also require, and HIG utilizes, Quantity Surveyors selected by the bank to oversee the quality and spending of the projects. Using multiple levels of oversight, HIG and its employees and suppliers, are held accountable for compliance and regulation standards.
The Farm operations primarily use local vendors from the surrounding area and purchase horses from reputable horse auctions such as the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society and Keeneland.
Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Company Assessment – Highfield Investment Group Inc.
Through proximity to local suppliers, HIG is well positioned to build business relationships with these suppliers and become aware of any possible adverse impacts within the activities of the supplier. If it’s deemed that a vendor is displaying behaviours that do not align to HIG’s conduct and behaviour expectations, the relationship is severed and company units who have dealt with the supplier are notified to not re-engage in activities with the supplier. At Select, a Vendor Qualification form is completed by each new vendor and is reviewed and approved by the Materials Manager. The form requires information on the quality controls in place, product identification and traceability, inspection and testing, and safety and training of employees. The Materials Manager oversees the relationships with suppliers and deals with specific Sales Representatives for suppliers of manufacturing inputs. Since the manufactured items are based on Select’s design, they have a lot of input into the quality of product. For items purchased off the shelf, Select focuses on repeat suppliers who have provided quality products before.
At Highfield Investment Group, we value meaningful partnerships and long-term relationships. Whether you’re looking to learn more about our land development projects, explore investment opportunities, or connect with our team, we’re here to help. Reach out today – our team is ready to answer your questions and guide you toward the right solution.
